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What is the company registry in Egypt?
General Authority for Free Zones and Investment (GAFI) - Commercial Registry
3, Salah Salem Street, Nasr City, Cairo, 11562 Egypt
About Egypt
The Egypt Companies Registry is located in Cairo and was founded in 1981.
Egypt officially the Arab Republic of Egypt is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. The main language of Egypt is Egyptian Arabic which is spoken by 68% of the population with other languages such as Sa'idi Arabic and Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Arabic spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). The population of Egypt is over 107.3 million.
Egypt Economy
The Real GDP in Egypt is in the region of $1.912 trillion with a GDP per capita of $16,700. Egypt economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Egypt are refined petroleum, natural gas, fertilizers, garments, crude petroleum.
Main Trading Partners of Egypt
The leading export and import partners for Egypt are:
Exports: Saudi Arabia 10%, Turkey 9%, Italy 6%, USA 5%, UAE 5%
Imports: China 16%, Saudi Arabia 6%, Russia 6%, USA 6%, Germany 5%
Egypt Certificate of Incorporation
The Egypt Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Egypt Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Egypt company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Egypt register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Egypt customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Egypt Company Registry?
None but a Egypt company extract/profile will include where available:
Egypt Company Name
Egypt Registered Number
Egypt Date of Incorporation
Egypt Activity
Egypt Type of Business
Egypt Registered Address
Egypt Status (active / inactive
Do you need to register / sign up at the Egypt Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Egypt register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Egypt
Not Publicly Available in Egypt.
Types of Companies in Egypt
Businesses in Egypt can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
SAE (Sharikat al-Mossahamah) ≈ plc (UK). Minimum capital EGP 250,000.
LLC (Limited Liability Company) ≈ Ltd. (UK). No Minimum capital .
Sharikat Tadamun ≈ شركة تضامن general partnership
Sharikat Tawssiyah Bassita ≈ شركات توصية بسيطة limited partnership
Sharikat Tawssiyah Belashom ≈ LLP
Can you order a Egypt Apostille Certificate?
No, Egypt has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Egypt has not agreed to this Egypt company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Egypt Company Registry?
The Egypt Company Register is in Arabic and English languages.
Egypt Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Egypt has 124 embassies abroad, as well as 31 consulates and five other representations.
Cairo, the capital of Egypt, hosts 140 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 51 consulates and another two representations located in Egypt.
Egypt Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Egypt. Our local partner is based in Cairo which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Egypt including Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and Edfu. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Egypt Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Egypt from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Egypt Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2019)
Egypt Standard & Poors rating: B (first obtained in 2018)
Egypt Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Egypt Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Egypt.
Egypt Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Egypt. Our specialist Egypt skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Egypt Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Egypt Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Egypt. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Egypt Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Egypt?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Egypt?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Egypt?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.