Egypt law, answered.

Felony vs Misdemeanor vs Contravention?

Egyptian law divides crimes into felonies (death/imprisonment), misdemeanours (detention/fines over 100 EGP), and contraventions (fines under 100 EGP).

Builder Failed to Perform: What Are Your Legal Options?

If your builder fails to perform, you can demand completion or rescission after written notice. Courts may grant grace periods or refuse rescission for minor breaches.

Joint-Stock vs LLC: Partner Liability?

Joint-stock companies limit shareholder liability to share value; LLCs limit partner liability to their share with max 50 partners; partnerships have unlimited liability for joint partners.

Do I Pay Egyptian Income Tax on Freelance Work?

Freelance and business income earned in Egypt is taxable under Articles 6 and 19, and expats with a permanent establishment or Egyptian-source service income must register and pay Egyptian income tax.

Am I a Merchant Under Egyptian Law?

You are a merchant under Article 13 if you professionally trade in your own name and account, which triggers significant legal obligations under the Egyptian Commercial Code.

Egyptian Board Member Conflict of Interest Rules?

Egyptian law prohibits board members from conflicts of interest, loans, competing transactions, and exchange contracts without general assembly approval. Violations are void.

Can I Return Products in Egypt? Your Rights

You can return or exchange products within 14 days of receipt for a full refund without cost or reason, except for perishables, custom goods, and items damaged by you.

How are company profits distributed in Egypt?

Egyptian companies set aside 5% of net profits as legal reserve, allocate workers no less than 10% of distributable profits, and must distribute within one month of assembly approval.