Frequently Asked Questions

El-dawy Audit Tax Advisory was founded in 2014. Over the past decade we have grown into one of Egypt's trusted mid-tier professional services firms, serving a diverse portfolio of local and multinational clients.

Our offices are based in Cairo, Egypt. We serve clients across the country and advise international investors looking to establish or expand operations in Egypt.

We work with a broad range of clients — from fast-growing Egyptian SMEs and family businesses to multinational corporations and foreign investors entering the Egyptian market.

We conduct audits in accordance with Egyptian Auditing Standards (EAS) and, where required, International Standards on Auditing (ISA). Our reports meet the requirements of the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority and other relevant bodies.

Under Egyptian law, joint-stock companies (S.A.E.) and limited liability companies (L.L.C.) with capital above certain thresholds are required to appoint a registered external auditor. We can advise you on whether your entity is subject to this requirement.

The timeline depends on the size and complexity of your organisation. A standard statutory audit for a mid-sized company typically takes four to eight weeks from the date we receive complete financial records.

Businesses in Egypt are subject to Corporate Income Tax (currently 22.5%), Value Added Tax (standard rate 14%), Withholding Tax on certain payments, and Stamp Duty, among others. Specific industries may face additional levies. We provide tailored advice based on your business structure and activities.

Yes. Our tax advisory team has extensive experience representing clients before the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) in audits, assessments, and formal dispute resolution proceedings, including appeals to the Internal Committee and Tax Dispute Resolution Committees.

Yes. We advise multinational groups on Egyptian transfer pricing regulations, help prepare the required documentation, and assist with advance pricing arrangements where appropriate.

Foreign investors can establish a Joint Stock Company (S.A.E.), a Limited Liability Company (L.L.C.), a Branch Office, or a Representative Office, among other structures. The right choice depends on your business activities, ownership requirements, and repatriation needs. We guide you through the options.

Company registration through the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) typically takes between one and four weeks, depending on the entity type and completeness of documentation. We manage the entire process on your behalf.

Yes. Egypt offers a range of investment incentives under the Investment Law No. 72 of 2017, including tax exemptions for projects in certain sectors and geographic zones, customs duty reductions, and streamlined licensing. We assess which incentives apply to your specific investment.