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Establishing or managing businesses in Egypt should not be a costly or complicated process. However, many investors and entrepreneurs face cumbersome paperwork, unexpected costs, and unclear legal procedures. At Sadany & Partners Law Firm, we believe that every business, big or small, deserves professional and affordable corporate services. These services make it easier to set up a company, ensure it follows the rules, and keep it running smoothly and successfully.
Whether you're a startup, expanding your business, or restructuring, our firm provides cost-effective, transparent, and reliable legal solutions. These solutions assist you in achieving your objectives effectively and with stability.
Importance of legal support for providing affordable institutional services
Legal services are frequently considered a secondary or luxury item, but they are actually the cornerstone of any successful business entity. Affordability does not imply compromise on quality, but rather the provision of a service that delivers real value and ongoing protection without excessive expenditure and additional costs.
The following are the reasons why legal support is important for the provision of institutional economic services in Egypt:
- Avoid costly mistakes: Ignoring a clause or failing to submit a file may result in fines, disputes, or suspension of work.
- Time saving: Efficient legal procedures mean faster processes and fewer delays.
- Ensuring transparency: Clear fee structures and projected budgets support business planning.
- Enabling compliance: Compliance with Egyptian laws (Companies Law 159/1981 and Investment Law 72/2017) protects against regulatory penalties.
Example: A small business needed to restructure, but was concerned about high legal costs. Our team completed the restructuring process, including shareholder amendments and registry updates, within two weeks at a cost significantly below traditional market rates.
Our core services for businesses in Egypt
- Business formation and licensing
We facilitate the procedures of establishing all types of businesses under Egyptian law:
- Limited liability companies (LLC)
- Joint stock companies (JSCs)
- One-person Company (OPCs)
- Branches or representative offices
Our incorporation services include the following:
- Drafting bilingual articles of association and shareholder agreements.
- Submitting incorporation documents to the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and the Commercial Registry.
- Obtaining a tax number, register for social security, and obtain business licenses.
- Conducting post-incorporation procedures and opening bank accounts.
Tip: Choosing the right legal structure early on reduces future tax and governance costs.
- Corporate continuity and compliance
We ensure the continuity of your business, its compliance, and the absence of penalties:
- Preparation for the Annual General Meeting.
- Documenting the decisions of board meetings.
- Updating entries in the commercial register and the GAFI.
- Renewing commercial, tax, and municipal licenses.
- Reviewing compliance with labor and social security laws.
Example: A Cairo-based logistics company avoided fines of EGP 200,000 after we identified and corrected the failure to file returns before renewal deadlines.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
We prepare enforceable contracts, tailored to your needs – bilingual and compliant with Egyptian law.
- Shareholder and partnership agreements.
- Employment, franchise, and service contracts.
- Supply and distribution agreements.
- NDAs and agency agreements.
Advantages: Professionally drafted contracts minimize disputes, protect your rights, and build trust with your partners and customers.
- Corporate restructuring and amendments
As your business evolves, your business's legal structure should evolve with it. So we help you:
- Increase or decrease capital.
- Transfer of shares or restructuring of ownership.
- Transformation between types of businesses (limited liability company ↔ public joint stock company).
- Mergers, divisions, and liquidations.
We handle the entire process with the Commercial Registry, Tax Authority, and GAFI, ensuring compliance with regulations at every step.
- Supporting businesses across borders
We offer integrated regional services to investors looking to expand in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates.
- Coordinating the registration of foreign businesses in Egypt.
- Structuring joint ventures and franchise agreements.
- Ensuring cross-border tax and legal compliance.
- Liaising with foreign embassies to authenticate documents.
Why Sadany & Partners Law Firm?
- Transparent cost structure: We offer fixed packages for company formation, renewal, and contract drafting—with no hidden fees.
- Local expertise and global standards: Our lawyers in Cairo are familiar with Egyptian bureaucracy and provide their services with international professionalism.
- Prompt delivery: We coordinate directly with the GAFI, notaries, and registration offices, saving you months of delays.
- Integrated Legal Hub: Services for businesses, taxes, employment, and dispute resolution under one roof.
- Dedicated customer support: Personalized guidance from beginning to end – our advisors explain each step clearly and in straightforward language.
Practical case study:
A foreign investor wanted to establish a technology start-up in Egypt with limited capital, but needed clarification on the legal procedures and cost control.
Our Methodology:
- Choosing the most cost-effective structure (single-person company).
- Drafting of incorporation documents in English and Arabic.
- Registering the business with the GAFI and obtaining a commercial license.
- Preparing tax, insurance, and employment compliance for five employees.
- Providing annual legal services for business continuity for a fixed annual fee.
Result: The company began its operations in less than 30 days, with full legal protection and a clear understanding of all future obligations—without overspending.
Our philosophy is based on a clear approach: Providing affordable services without affecting quality. All documents, procedures, and consultations are carried out in accordance with the same professional standards applied to our international corporate clients.
Conclusion
In Egypt's growing business environment, there is no need to pay exorbitant fees for reliable legal support. With Sadany & Partners Law Firm, you can obtain specialized legal expertise, a clear cost structure, and flexible services aimed at supporting your project legally and financially.
Whether you are launching a new business, expanding, or maintaining an existing one, we guarantee you a smooth, cost-effective, and legally compliant journey.
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