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Legal Considerations When Launching an E-Commerce Business in Egypt Introduction The rapid growth of the digital economy in Egypt has opened significant opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to launch and expand e-commerce ventures. Whether you’re a startup founder, an established retailer moving online, or a foreign investor eyeing the Egyptian market, understanding the legal framework

Commercial Contracts Commercial Contracts Lawyers in Egypt A contract that works in your home jurisdiction may not work the same way in Egypt. Egyptian law applies its own rules to commercial relationships, some of which cannot be avoided by choosing a different governing law or by drafting around them. Agreements with local distributors, agents, partners

Litigation and Dispute Resolution Litigation and Arbitration Lawyers in Egypt When a commercial relationship breaks down in Egypt, the choice of forum, the way evidence is prepared and the timing of the first steps can decide the outcome. Foreign companies also face practical questions that domestic parties do not, such as which court has jurisdiction,

Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Lawyers in Egypt Your brands, inventions and know-how are often among your most valuable assets, and in Egypt they are protected only to the extent you have registered, documented and enforced them correctly. Trademarks and patents are granted by local registries under Egyptian law, so protection elsewhere does not automatically extend

Capital Market Capital Markets Lawyers in Egypt Raising capital in Egypt, whether through a public offering, a bond issue or a private placement, means working within the rules of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). Documents, approvals and disclosure standards must be right the first time, because errors delay transactions and

Formation and Restructuring Company Formation and Restructuring in Egypt The legal vehicle you choose to enter Egypt shapes what you can do here, how much liability you carry and how easily you can change course later. Choosing the wrong one, for example a representative office for a business that intends to trade, usually means a

Employment Employment and Labor Lawyers in Egypt Egypt’s employment rules changed significantly with Labor Law No. 14 of 2025, which replaced the previous Labor Law No. 12 of 2003. For multinational employers, this affects contracts, policies, terminations and disputes. Employment documents that were compliant a few years ago may no longer be. Al Majidi Law

Energy and Infrastructure Energy and Infrastructure Lawyers in Egypt Energy and infrastructure projects in Egypt involve several regulators, state counterparties and long-term contracts, and a defect in the early structuring can affect the whole project, including its financing. Egypt’s electricity sector has also been opening to private participation under the Electricity Law (Law No. 87

Egypt’s Renewable Energy and Investment Laws: A Gateway to Sustainable Growth Egypt has emerged as a regional leader in renewable energy, leveraging its abundant natural resources and strategic legislative reforms to attract investment. As the country pursues ambitious clean energy targets, understanding the legal framework governing renewable energy and investment is crucial for businesses and