In an announcement in Riseup Summit 2025 on May 10 at the Grand Egyptian Museum, Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Investment Authority and Free Zones, revealed That Egypt will now allow new export -centered companies to establish their headquarters within their free areas.
The movement, which sacrifices the exemptions of customs and complete taxes, marks an early childhood initiative aimed at promoting investment and innovation.
Around 9000 square meters have bone assigned For the start headquarters, with an approach in attracting companies in software exports and artificial intelligence. The initiative also aims to organize support institutions, such as consultations, marketing and legal signatures, to help new companies grow and expand worldwide.
Heiba too revised Long data efforts of the authority to improve the entrepreneurship environment, including the establishment of the Bedaya Entrepreneurship Center and the launch of Egypt Ventures in cooperation with the Ministry of International Cooperation. In addition, Hey outstanding The membership of Egypt in the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship and the establishment of the Permanent Unit for Entrepreneurship and Startups, which have coordinated efforts to support new companies and eliminate obstacles in the sector.
To further support entrepreneurs, the authority has inserted A fast track process that allows online record to complete a single property in just two hours, with VIP services in investor service centers at no additional cost.
The authority is also working with the European Union, Saudi Arabia and Morocco to facilitate the expansion of Egyptian companies in these markets, offering administrative support and addressing challenges such as double taxes. A new law to establish and regulate financial and commercial areas inserted This year, it was aimed at positioning Egypt as a regional center for risk capital and attracting local and foreign investments for new companies.
