Company Formation in Egypt
Lawyers who choose the right legal structure, draft your founding documents in Arabic and English, and manage the incorporation process for local and foreign investors.
- Partners with 11+ years of experience
- Priority track: as fast as 3 working days
- Remote formation for foreign investors through a power of attorney
Our Company Formation Services in Egypt
Formation is a legal decision before it is an administrative one. We cover the whole path, from the structure you choose to the documents that govern your partners for years.
Choosing the legal structure
We match the company type to your activity, partners, and growth plans, so you do not need to restructure later.
Founding documents
Articles of association and shareholder arrangements drafted in Arabic and English, with management powers and exit terms set out clearly.
Incorporation procedures
We prepare the file and follow the formation process with the competent authorities until the company is established.
Foreign investor support
Remote formation through a power of attorney, with guidance on legalising and translating documents issued abroad.
Ownership and governance
Shareholder agreements and governance terms that protect each partner and prevent disputes from the start.
After formation
Board and shareholder resolutions, amendments, and ongoing legal support as the company grows.
Types of Companies We Form in Egypt
Each structure suits a different ownership model. We confirm the right one for you before filing.
Limited liability company (LLC)
Two to fifty partners, with each partner liable only up to their share.
Private businesses, services, trading, and joint ventures.
One-person company
A limited liability company owned by a single person.
A single founder who wants a separate legal entity and full control.
Joint-stock company (JSC)
At least three founders, with a board and a more formal governance structure.
Larger projects and investor-backed ventures.
Branch of a foreign company
Lets an existing foreign company carry on authorised activities in Egypt.
Foreign companies extending current operations to Egypt.
Not Sure Which Structure Fits?
Answer three quick questions to see the structure we would usually discuss with you.
How Company Formation Works
Four stages, with a lawyer handling each one.
Consultation and structure
We review your activity and partners and agree on the right structure.
Documents and name
We collect the documents, check the proposed company name, and prepare the file.
Drafting and filing
We draft the founding documents and file for incorporation.
Incorporation and handover
The company is established, you receive the founding file, and post-formation support begins.
How Long Does Formation Take?
Two tracks, depending on how fast you need to start.
Priority track
For straightforward files once all documents are complete.
Standard track
The usual timeline for most companies.
Joint-stock companies
Share deposit procedures add time to the process.
Timing depends on the company type, the activity and any licences it needs, and how quickly documents are ready. Documents issued abroad may need extra time for legalisation and translation.
Company Formation for Foreign Investors
Foreign founders can set up an Egyptian company without travelling. We handle the legal work in Egypt and keep you informed in English.
- Remote formation through a power of attorney
- Guidance on legalising and translating documents issued abroad
- Founding documents in Arabic and English
- Branch of a foreign company, or a locally incorporated company
- Cross-border experience across Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Foreign investors can generally own Egyptian companies. Some activities have specific rules or approvals, so we check your activity before filing.
Documents we typically need
- ID cards for Egyptian founders, or passports for foreign founders
- A power of attorney, if someone signs on your behalf
- The proposed company name
- A description of the company’s activities
- The registered address in Egypt
- Capital details
- For a branch: the foreign parent’s constitutional documents and a board resolution
The exact list depends on the company type. We confirm it for you in the first consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreigner own a company in Egypt?
Yes. Foreign investors can generally own Egyptian companies. Some activities have specific rules or approvals, so we check your activity before filing.
Can the company be formed remotely?
Yes. Foreign founders can form the company remotely through a power of attorney. Documents issued abroad may need legalisation and certified Arabic translation, and we guide you through it.
How long does company formation take?
Our priority track can complete formation in as little as 3 working days once the documents are complete. The standard track takes around one month. A joint-stock company takes longer because of share deposit procedures, and activities that need licences can add time.
Which company type should I choose?
An LLC suits private businesses with two to fifty partners. A one-person company suits a single owner. A joint-stock company suits larger or investor-backed projects with at least three founders. A branch suits foreign companies extending operations to Egypt. Use the tool above or book a consultation.
What documents do you need?
Usually IDs or passports for the founders, a power of attorney if someone signs on your behalf, the proposed company name, a description of the activities, the registered address in Egypt, and capital details. For a branch we also need the foreign parent’s constitutional documents and a board resolution.
Do I need a lawyer to form a company?
Your articles of association and shareholder arrangements govern how partners, management, and exits work for years. A lawyer drafts them to fit your business and keeps supporting the company after formation.
Is ItQan a government body?
No. ItQan is a private law firm. We act for you as your lawyers and do not represent any government authority.
Talk to a Company Formation Lawyer
Send us your activity and partners on WhatsApp. We will tell you the right structure and the next steps.
ItQan – Advocates and Legal Consultants is a private law firm and is not a government body. This page gives general information and is not legal advice. Last updated: October 2026.
