Legal Protector, the foreign nationals and investors services arm of Al Safwa International Law Firm, provides integrated legal support to investors and entrepreneurs looking to establish or expand their business in Egypt. Since 2006, we have helped clients choose the right legal structure, prepare documents, review contracts and follow up procedures before the competent authorities, with a clear explanation of risks, cost and steps before starting.
A project’s success begins before any official application is filed. We review the nature of the activity, the investor’s nationality, the number of partners, ownership percentages, source of funding, proposed location and required licences. We then explain the practical differences between the legal alternatives and how suitable each is for the project’s goals, rather than forming an entity that does not serve the activity or creates unexpected obligations.
Our role is not limited to obtaining incorporation documents. We work on organizing management authority, decision-making mechanisms, profit distribution, transfer of shares, admission of a new investor, protection of confidential information and dispute resolution. Agreeing on these matters early reduces disputes and gives the project a more stable legal foundation.
Before an acquisition or injecting funding, we review ownership, licences, contracts, obligations, disputes and available warranties to the extent appropriate for the deal. The review produces a clear summary of the key points, risks and proposed steps, so the investor can decide based on documented information.
Licensing requirements vary by activity, location and regulating authority. We identify the approvals related to the activity and help organize the file and follow up requests. We also support companies in updating their records, minutes, contracts and periodic legal obligations. Forming the company alone does not authorize every activity before the necessary licences are completed.
Several routes allow foreign investment, but ownership percentages and management or licensing requirements may vary by activity and legal form, so the project should be assessed before incorporation.
Incorporation alone should not be treated as a guarantee of residency. Residency conditions, investor status, documents and procedures are reviewed independently.
The timeline varies by company type, activity, and completeness of documents, legalizations and required approvals. We provide an estimated timeline after reviewing the file.
The final decision rests with the competent authority. We are committed to studying the requirements and preparing and following up the file professionally, without making unrealistic promises.
Send us a summary of the activity, the partners’ nationalities and the expected investment size, and our team will contact you to determine the right route. You can also review our company formation services in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf or real estate legal services.