Egyptian Commercial Registry

Established in 1934, the Commercial Registry is a fundamental pillar of Presidential Decree No. 354 of 2008, which established the ITDA. It serves as the primary tool for trade development and a key executive arm within the national strategy for internal trade advancement.

How to obtain the service?

Offices Directory
114 Offices
Digital Egypt Portal
Online Services

Regulatory Legislations & Decrees

Registry Law No. 34 of 1976

Commercial Registry Law and its amendments.

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Executive Regulation 106 of 2018

Implementing regulations for Law 34/1976.

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Trade Names Law No. 55 of 1951

Protection of intellectual rights for trade names.

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Law No. 198 of 2020

Amending provisions of Commercial Registry Law.

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Ministerial Decree 41 of 2020

Regarding registration in the Beneficial Owner record.

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Commercial Registry Work Guide

Comprehensive operational guide for the registry.

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Procedures for Obtaining a Registry

Sole Proprietorship Procedures
1. Issue Tax ID Card

Obtained from the competent tax office at the business location.

2. Chamber of Commerce Certificate

Issuing a certificate of practice based on the facility's address and activity.

3. Final Registration

Visit the competent Commercial Registry office to submit documents and complete registration.

Required Documents:
Original or copy of National ID
Copy of Tax ID Card (after verifying original)
Power of Attorney (if representative is present)
Special licenses for regulated activities
Company Registration Procedures
1. Legal Authentication

Notarizing the Articles of Association at the competent authority (Courts/GAFI/Real Estate Registry).

2. Issue Tax ID Card

Registering the company with the Egyptian Tax Authority.

3. Chamber Practice Certificate

Obtained from the Chamber of Commerce of the relevant governorate.

4. Commercial Registry Entry

Final submission of documents to the competent registry office based on incorporation type.

Required Documents:
Authenticated Articles of Association
ID cards for Egyptian or Foreign partners
Company Tax ID card
Original Practice Certificate from the Chamber
Special approvals from technical authorities