Legal Framework
From The Report: Egypt 2017
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OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Egypt, in partnership with Helmy, Hamza & Partners.

OBG talks to Mohamad Talaat, Managing Partner, Helmy, Hamza & Partners, on beneficial laws and current developments.

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Overview

Regulatory review: An overview of the laws and decrees that most impact foreign operators and investors in Egypt
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In the following, we aim to shed some light on the more relevant laws applicable in Egypt. In this respect, we shall focus on the corporate, labour, investment and property laws of the country. 1. Corporate Law All newly established corporate vehicles in Egypt are subject to the provisions of the Companies Law No. 159 of 1981 (the “Companies Law”), which is the general law of application. The Companies Law prescribes all corporate governance rules and regulations, and regulates management,…

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Conducive to reform: Mohamad Talaat, Managing Partner, Helmy, Hamza & Partners, on beneficial laws and current developments
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Viewpoint: Mohamad Talaat Egypt has undergone a series of dramatic political developments, leaving the country with various economic challenges to address. While the uprisings lifted the country from stagnation, they also interrupted commerce, leading to a prolonged closure of the stock market and a marked drop in tourism. In recent decades, the focus has been on providing greater incentives for investment. The Companies Law of 1981 opened the door to domestic and foreign investors, removing the…