On October 29, 2023, Law No. 173 of 2023 (the "Amendment") was issued to amend the provisions of the Importers Registrar Law No. 121 of 1982 (the "Importers Registrar Law").

On March 25, 2024, the Prime Minister issued Decree No. 24 of 2024 introducing regulations governing the temporary exit of tools and machinery from the free zone to the country (the "Decree").

On January 30th, 2021, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi promulgated Law no. 170 of 2020 to ratify the Protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products.

In light of the Egyptian Government's endeavors to control markets and commodity prices, on December 30, 2023, the Egyptian Prime Minister issued Decree No. 5000 of 2023 (the "Decree")...

The ministry had done this in 2012 as well, after the revolution.

Import and export activities contribute significantly to the development of international trade worldwide, as they encourage a process of commercial circulation between importing...

In the latest development with the customs department in Egypt, the Egyptian customs have introduced "Advanced Cargo Information (ACI)"...

This document is a formal Translation of Law No. 207 of 2020, concerning the promulgation of the Customs Law. It provides a comprehensive and accurate English version of the Customs Law, a critical piece of legislation governing customs procedures in Egypt.

Egypt's Ministry of Trade and Industry has issued Decree No. 43 of 2016, which amends the rules organising the registration of factories and companies that are eligible to export their products to Egypt.

The Translation of Law No. 118 of 1975 provides valuable insight into one of Egypt's most important pieces of trade legislation.

Law No. 121 of 1982 regulates registration in the Importers Register and sets out the main requirements that natural and juristic persons must satisfy in order to import goods for trading purposes in Egypt. The law addresses key matters such as registration conditions, renewal procedures, amendment of registered data, deletion from the register, penalties, settlement of violations, and the role of the competent authority responsible for foreign trade affairs.

As Egypt seeks to achieve its strategic directions of its 2030 vision, the Ministry of Finance has turned to a new system for trade "NAFEZA" which aims to increase governance of customs control procedures...

Nestled at the crossroads of critical maritime routes, Egypt presents a compelling proposition for ship registration, thanks to its unique geographical advantage and robust legal infrastructure.

In Egypt, navigating the process of obtaining an import license is critical for businesses aiming to bring products into the country. Recent changes in the import licensing...

One condition applies: the investor shall provide the Authority with a quarterly report on the quantities and types of the imported or exported equipment.

Egypt's strategic location at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe has long positioned it as a key player in global trade. Recent economic reforms and strategic trade agreements...

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohamed Maait, published decree no. 38 of 2021 regarding the Advance Cargo Information "ACI" at Egyptian customs.

Egypt's Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has imposed Temporary Safeguard Measures (the "Temporary Measures") on certain products on September 11th, 2025, which was formalized by decisions Nos. 398/2025, 399/2025...

The Arab Republic of Egypt enacted Law No. 207 of 2020, which introduces a comprehensive Customs Law to govern the country's trade and customs regulations.

Egypt started its free zones programs in the 70s; during this period the country's policy was directed at attracting and retaining foreign direct investment and to increasing the percentage of import and export in the country.