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Egypt sees 33.7% rise in newly-established foreign companies in H1
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the first half of 2026, Egypt recorded a 33.7 percent increase in the formation of new foreign businesses, totaling 5,022 companies. Capital inflows associated with these new entities also grew by 20.9 percent to reach 21.4 billion Egyptian pounds as part of ongoing government efforts to enhance the local investment climate.
WHY IT MATTERS
This growth indicates that Egypt's recent policy measures to improve the business environment and attract foreign capital are yielding measurable increases in new international corporate registrations and investments.
RIYADH: Egypt saw the number of newly established foreign companies rise 33.7 percent year on year to 5,022 in the first half of 2026, as the government works to attract investment and improve the business environment. Capital inflows to newly established foreign companies also increased 20.9 percent year on year to 21.4 billion Egyptian pounds ($411 million) during the January-June period, according to a Cabinet statement. Egypt is also seeking to expand the role of private capital in the econo
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