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Foreigners can establish new enterprises or acquire an existing Egyptian company, according to the Egyptian law. Legal experts are available locally who can provide guidance in satisfying the necessary legal obligations. A foreign investor may adopt a variety of desired legal organizational structures. Corporations or branches are the most common forms, but a partnership is also possible. The Embassy’s Commercial Section has an updated list of attorneys who regularly work with foreign corporations seeking to establish a presence in Egypt, which is available by contacting us at: CSEgypt@trade.gov
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