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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.

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

In a significant move to bolster economic development and attract foreign investors, the Egyptian government has introduced Law No. 173 of 2023, amending certain provisions of Act No. 121 of 1982

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.

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.

Last month, Arnold & Porter's FARA attorneys attended ACI's 3rd National Forum on the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

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.

This section discusses the case of foreign entities marketing their products to Egypt directly without the requirement of business entity incorporation in Egypt but with the help of certain form of representation.

Breaking barriers, the Egyptian Government is always seeking to facilitate and improve foreign investment regulations to attract foreign investors and furnish facilitations to the already existing foreign investors.

In light of encouraging foreign investment and facilitating foreign investors in the Arab Republic of Egypt, new mechanisms have been updated and put in place in the Egyptian law...

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...

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