On 18 February 2026, the Financial Regulatory Authority (“FRA”) Board of Directors decision no. 35 of 2026 (the “Decision”) entered into force. The transitional period it granted has now expired, making compliance an immediate consideration for affected non-banking financial institutions in Egypt. The Decision requires FRA licensed companies carrying out non-banking financial activities whose issued and […]

As part of ADSERO's ongoing support for the Khaled Bichara Scholarship (KGB), we are proud to share the stories of two of the students we are helping put through university. A student from Minya who wants to build Egypt's first low-cost microchip and robotics factory. A student from Beni Suef who had her USAID scholarship […]

On 23 August 2026, The Central Bank of Egypt (the “CBE”) issued a circular (the “Circular”) regulating the rules governing the digital know your customer (the “eKYC”) services for banks operating in Egypt. The Circular is issued to fill a regulatory gap for the emerging need of eKYC, which is essential for the operation of digital banks in Egypt. The process […]

On 28 July 2026, the Egyptian Minister of Labour issued decree no. 162 of 2026 (the “Internal Regulation Decree”) setting out the general rules governing the internal work regulations (the “Regulation”) that every employer with ten (10) or more employees must adopt under the new Labour Law No. 14 of 2025. The Internal Regulation Decree […]

We are pleased to share ADSERO’s contribution to the Legal 500: TMT 2026 Country Comparative Guide – Egypt. This guide provides an overview of the legal framework governing Technology, Media, and Telecommunications in Egypt. It outlines key regulations concerning software rights, data protection, and telecommunications licensing. It also highlights emerging developments in cybersecurity, cloud computing, […]

The Egyptian real estate sector is undergoing a potential regulatory shift in the nature of the relationship between real estate developers (the “Developer(s)”) and unit purchasers (the “Purchaser(s)”). As a matter of principle, the sale of real estate units (the “Units”) is treated as a civil matter governed by the Egyptian civil code no. 131 […]

We are pleased to share our latest report highlighting the laws and decrees issued in the first quarter of 2026. To access the report, click on the attachment below. If you are interested in acquiring a copy of the legislation and keen on remaining up to date with the most recent laws and decrees, sign […]

We are pleased to share our most recent report highlighting the critical decisions issued by the Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) during the second quarter of 2026. To access the second issue, click on the attachment below.

Introduction On 2 April 2026, the Official Gazette published law no. 3 of 2026 (the “Amending Law”), which amends the real estate tax law no. 196 of 2008 (the “Real Estate Tax Law”). The Amending Law entered into force on the day following its publication (the “Effective Date”). The Executive Regulations of the Real Estate […]

We are pleased to share ADSERO’s contribution to the Legal 500: Litigation 2026 Country Comparative Guide – Egypt. This guide provides an overview of litigation laws and regulations applicable in Egypt. It outlines the methods of resolving disputes, procedural rules, and the structure of local courts. It also highlights key developments, including the digitisation of […]

We are pleased to share ADSERO - Ragy Soliman & Partners' contribution to the Q2 edition of the Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ), published by Littler Mendelson. The GGQ is a quarterly newsletter offering concise coverage of key developments in labour and employment law across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Our insights […]

Highlights On 1 July 2026, the Central Bank of Egypt (the “CBE”) issued a circular addressed to banks operating in Egypt (the “Circular”), setting out the decisions adopted by the CBE’s Board of Directors (“BoD”) at its session held on 17 June 2026 and establishing a set of rules limiting banks’ investments in corporate and […]

Following the launch of our quarterly publication series, we are pleased to share the second issue of ADSERO’s Egyptian Labour Law Newsletter, providing valuable insights into key regulatory updates relevant to our clients and the broader business community. Our Q2 2026 issue, authored by Alia Monieb, Partner – Head of Employment, Seif El Kably, Managing […]

OverviewOn 21 July 2026, Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade issued a public reminder to “all companies and establishments” of two (2) recurring, periodic filing obligations owed to the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (“GAFI”). This publication summarises the obligations, confirms their legal basis, and sets out what they mean in practice […]

Overview Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (the “FRA”) and the Egyptian Exchange (the “EGX”) have, over the past several months, introduced a series of reforms intended to widen the pool of companies able to access the public markets and to sharpen governance standards for those that do. Together with a new tax incentive package for newly […]