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Who can own?
- An LLC has at least two partners and an Egyptian manager. Formation is through the e-portal.
- A one-person company has fully paid capital, with a minimum of EGP 1,000.
- A joint stock company has issued capital of at least EGP 250,000. At least 10% is paid at formation, rising to 25% within three months and 100% within five years; it has at least three founders.
Common entities
- Limited liability company
- One-person company
- Joint stock company
Steps
- Open an account and workspace on the Authority’s portal.
- Choose the legal form, enter company, partner, activity and premises information, and upload documents for review.
- Pay the fees by card.
- Electronically sign the articles of association and have signatures certified by the Real Estate Registration Office.
- The Authority completes Bar Association approval, Federation of Chambers membership, commercial registration, tax card and social-insurance file, then sends the documents.
Documents and legalisation
- Certificate confirming the trade name is not confusingly similar.
- Partners’ identity documents: ID card or passport.
- Powers of attorney.
- Auditor and legal adviser information.
- Bank certificate for capital where the company type requires it.
- Foreign founders usually require a security clearance.
- Documents issued outside Egypt need authentication according to the issuing country; we identify the route for each file.
Typical timing
- The Authority’s guide gives a one-working-day service time at the Investor Service Centre for joint stock and one-person companies after documents are complete.
- Security clearance for foreign founders and documents prepared abroad may take longer.
After formation
- The Authority completes the commercial registration, tax card, Federation of Chambers membership and social-insurance file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I form a company from outside Egypt?
Yes. The e-portal allows filing, payment and electronic signature, and a power of attorney covers steps that need attendance.
Is an Egyptian manager required?
For an LLC, the Authority’s document lists require an Egyptian manager.
What is the minimum capital?
It is EGP 1,000 for a one-person company and EGP 250,000 issued capital for a joint stock company, according to the Authority’s guide.
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Official sources
Last updated: October 2026
Information is general guidance based on the official sources listed and is confirmed in the written quote for your case.