Egypt is entering a new era of business formation and investment with the introduction of a landmark Companies Law and the digitization of corporate approval processes. Designed to modernize regulatory frameworks, this new legislation aims to position Egypt as a leading hub for entrepreneurship and foreign direct investment (FDI) by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and streamlining company formation through advanced digital platforms.

Starting September 1st, 2025, Egypt will embark on a significant transformation in its labor framework with the introduction of Labor Law No. 14 of 2025. This will replace the longstanding Law No. 12 of 2003. The comprehensive reform goes beyond merely updating legislation; it reshapes the employer-employee relationship to better suit the demands of a modern and evolving economy.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi signed a new labor law on the occasion of Labor Day.

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has directed banks to allow youth aged 15 to 21 to open bank accounts without requiring parental consent.

The House of Representatives has mandated its housing committee to prepare a detailed study on the old rent laws and evaluate their legislative impact.

The House of Representatives has given its final approval to a draft law, submitted by the government, amending some provisions of Law No. 177 of 2018 on the establishment of The Sovereign Fund of Egypt for Investment and Development.

The cabinet has greenlit a draft resolution on amending some provisions of the executive regulations of the Law on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The cabinet has approved a presidential draft resolution on amending the executive regulations of the private and national universities law.

The House of Representatives has given its preliminary approval on a draft law submitted by the government on amending some provisions of Law No. 177 of 2018 on the establishment of The Sovereign Fund of Egypt for Investment and Development.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has discussed a draft law on the establishment and regulation of financial and business districts in Egypt.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ratified Law No. 87 of 2024 allowing private entities to set up, manage, and operate healthcare facilities for a period between three and 15 years.

The Egyptian Cabinet has approved amendments to some provisions of the Unified Public Finance Law and referred it to the House of Representatives for discussion next week, Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait announced on February 19th.

The Egyptian Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait has issued a resolution amending some provisions of the executive regulations of the Customs Law.

The Ministry of Finance is mulling over a proposal to amend the Unified Public Finance Law, minister Mohamed Maait stated during the Egypt Annual Tax Seminar hosted by PwC on February 8th.

The Egyptian House of Representatives has given its final approval on the draft law submitted by the government to amend some provisions of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law No. 67 of 2016.

The Egyptian Planning and Budget Committee of the House of Representatives has approved referring the draft law enabling Egyptians abroad to import customs-free cars to the parliament’s coming general session to be discussed.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has endorsed Law No. 170 of 2023 revoking several laws related to the establishment of some banks.

Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry has issued a resolutions amending some provisions of the executive regulations of law No. 118 of 1975 on the import, export, and inspection and control procedures of the exported and imported goods.

Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait has issued a resolution amending some provisions of the Customs Law’s executive regulations.