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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.

Who Is This Service For?

For Egyptian and foreign businesses and investors considering market entry, company formation or arrangements between existing partners.

How We Can Help

Legal Advice Before an Investment Decision

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 Legal Services for Investors in Egypt

Company Formation and Protecting the Relationship Between Partners

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.

Legal Due Diligence Before Buying a Company or Asset

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 and Compliance After Incorporation

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.

Information We Need to Get Started

Start with this information without attaching documents. After the initial conversation, we explain which documents are needed for review and how to share them.

For Foreign Companies Planning to Operate in Egypt

Whether you are assessing your first market entry, expanding through a local partner or reviewing an existing business before investing, we begin with the decision you need to make and organize the legal review around it.

Deliverables to Define in the Engagement Scope

An options and risks memorandum, a document checklist, an action plan with responsibilities, and the contracts or applications to be prepared. The scope and fees for each deliverable are agreed after reviewing the company’s needs.

Outline Your Company’s Project

Getting Started

  1. Understanding the project: identifying the activity, partners, funding and target market.
  2. Legal assessment: choosing the route and identifying licences and risks.
  3. Document preparation: reviewing investor documents, translations and legalizations.
  4. Execution and follow-up: preparing contracts and following up with the competent authorities.
  5. Ongoing support: organizing amendments, contracts and compliance after operations begin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a foreign national form a company in Egypt?

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.

Does forming a company automatically grant residency?

Incorporation alone should not be treated as a guarantee of residency. Residency conditions, investor status, documents and procedures are reviewed independently.

How long does incorporation take?

The timeline varies by company type, activity, and completeness of documents, legalizations and required approvals. We provide an estimated timeline after reviewing the file.

Do you guarantee obtaining a licence?

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.

Further Reading (Arabic Guides)

The following guides are currently available in Arabic. You can discuss your matter with our team in English.

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