Updated September 2026
A foreign branch is an extension of its overseas parent, not a separate Egyptian company. It may suit a foreign company carrying out a specific contract or permitted activity in Egypt.
When to consider a branch
- A valid foreign parent company already exists.
- The Egyptian activity will be performed directly by that parent.
- The parent accepts responsibility for the branch’s obligations.
Typical documents
These may include the parent’s constitutional and registry documents, a corporate resolution opening the branch and appointing its manager, the relevant Egyptian contract or activity evidence, powers of attorney, manager documents and premises evidence. Foreign documents require legalisation and Arabic translation.
Liability and management
The parent remains exposed to branch liabilities. A foreign branch manager may also need a work permit and residence arrangements in addition to the commercial registration.
Branch or subsidiary?
A subsidiary is a separate Egyptian legal person and is generally better suited to admitting partners or ring-fencing operational liability. A branch may be more direct where the parent is itself performing the Egyptian contract.
