Foreign founders and foreign corporate shareholders usually need more preparation:
- Valid passports for all foreign individuals.
- Legalized corporate documents if a foreign company is a shareholder (certificate of incorporation, articles, board resolution) — legalized at an Egyptian consulate or apostilled, then translated into Arabic.
- Power of attorney if you will not attend in person — issued to our local team and legalized.
- Security clearance — files with foreign shareholders typically pass through a clearance step, which affects timelines.
- Banking — foreign capital is usually routed through an Egyptian bank account during or after setup.
Our Foreign Investor Review package starts with a consultation to map exactly what your case requires.
This guide is general orientation, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change, and every file is different — a human advisor reviews your specific situation before any filing.