On January 2, 2024, the Financial Regulatory Authority ("FRA") issued Decree No. 286 of 2023 (the "Decree") regarding the rules and procedures for the establishment...

On August 9, 2023, the Financial Regulatory Authority (the "FRA") issued Decree No. 165 of 2023 ("Amendment No. 1"), amending FRA Decree No. 9 of 2021...

On October 12, 2023, the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority ("FRA") issued Circular No. 4 of 2023 to enhance the protection of the confidentiality of customers' data...

This document provides the translation of Law No. 176 of 2018, the cornerstone legislation regulating Financial Leasing and Factoring in Egypt.

This translation of law No. 18 of 2020 provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing consumer finance activities in Egypt, as issued by the House of Representatives and promulgated by the President of the Republic. The law establishes the regulatory foundation for companies operating in the consumer finance sector, defining key concepts, scope of application, and the roles of supervisory authorities.

Valuation has never been an exact science. Forecasting revenues, margins, capital expenditures, and discount rates is always a mix of data and judgment. Traditional methods like discounted cash flow often rely on a single set of assumptions: a certain growth, a discount rate based on macroeconomic data whose expectations change from moment to moment.

This document presents the Translation of Law No. 141 of 2014, commonly referred to as the Micro Finance Law, which establishes the legal framework...

This Translation of Law No. 5 of 2022 is provided to help English-speaking readers understand the main provisions, scope, and mechanisms of implementation of Law No. 5 of 2022, commonly known as the fintech in non-banking activitie law

The Consumer Protection Law, issued under Law No. 181 of 2018, serves as a cornerstone of consumer rights legislation in Egypt. It sets out a robust legal framework to safeguard consumers against unfair practices, unsafe products, and misleading advertising

On August 29, 2023, the Egyptian Prime Minister issued Decree No. 3326 of 2023 of 2023, which provides new conditions for residency permits in Egypt (the "Decree").

In order to battle such inflation, the US Federal Bank raised the interest rate on the U.S. Dollar on multiple instances, and the European Central Bank followed suit.

The Translation of Law No. 115 of 2015 provides English-speaking readers with access to Egypt's key framework for taking security over movable assets. Law No. 115 of 2015...

This document presents the Translation of Law No. 194 of 2020, known as the Banking Law of Egypt.

The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) supervises & regulates all non-banking financial markets and instruments, including capital markets, futures exchanges, insurance activities, mortgage finance, financial leasing, factoring, securitization and microfinance.

Evaluating startups is a challenging endeavor, as traditional valuation methods often fall short in capturing the unique dynamics of these innovative ventures.

Navigating the unpredictable seas of a volatile market requires a strategic approach to valuation that goes beyond traditional methods.

In recent years, a significant development has occurred in e-commerce transactions, with the development of e-payment methods playing an essential role in sustaining a successful e-commerce market.

On October 4, 2023, the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (the "FRA") issued Decree No. 210 of 2023 (the "Amendment"), whereby amending FRA Decree No. 11 of 2014...

The "Register a Bank in Egypt: Legal and Tax Considerations" booklet provides an in-depth exploration of the regulatory and fiscal requirements for establishing a banking entity in Egypt.

Recently, and at an accelerated pace, the Egyptian pound's value has significantly depreciated against the Dollar. This decrease happened mainly after the Central Bank of Egypt announced the liberalization of the ...