Factory licensing in Egypt

Registering a company is only the first step to producing in Egypt; a factory also needs industrial licences. The main authority is the Industrial Development Authority (IDA); inside SCZONE the economic zone authority handles approvals. Law 15 of 2017 simplified industrial licensing and moved many activities to a notification system. Here are the general steps; always check current rules with the authority.

General steps

Set up the company with GAFI and get the commercial register and tax card.
Secure industrial land or a building through IDA or a developer.
Get a building permit for the approved drawings.
Industrial licence: notification for low-risk activities, prior licence for high-risk ones.
Environmental assessment and civil-protection approval.
Operating licence and industrial register.

Notification versus prior licence

Under Law 15 of 2017 low-risk facilities can start after notification and an undertaking, with later inspection; higher-risk facilities need a licence first. The activity classification decides the route.

Where foreign teams struggle

Documents must be in Arabic, drawings and equipment lists need accurate translation, inspections need preparation, and leased buildings must carry the right permits.

How Wang Fu Egypt helps

Specialist Chinese–Arabic interpreters for meetings and inspections, document translation and step-by-step explanations for your team. We are not a government office and do not offer any shortcut outside the law. Contact us for a written quote.

General tips before you start

Collect and translate documents early; most delays start with a missing paper.
Keep copies of everything you file and every receipt.
Rules change, so check current requirements with the authority.
Use a lawyer or accountant for legal and tax decisions.
Put agreements in writing, in languages every party understands.

How we work

Send your request from the booking page or our contact channels: the task, the city and the date.
The Wang Fu team checks the details and asks about your field and terminology if needed.
You receive a written quote and plan before anything starts.
We assign the right person, coordinate on site or remotely, and stay in touch until the job is done.

FAQ

Who issues industrial licences?

IDA; inside SCZONE the zone authority.

Is leasing a building enough?

No, you still need the industrial and operating licences.

Does Wang Fu file the application?

We interpret and assist; the investor or their lawyer files.

Contact us for a quote

Tell us what you need, where and when, and the Wang Fu team will reply with a written quote.