Doing Business in Egypt Guides. Middle East. Egypt, with a present GDP of around $271 billion, has seen its fair share of economic challenges in recent years. The country’s big economic drivers — tourism, manufacturing and construction — have been hit the hardest. But things are moving in the right direction so far this fiscal year: A recent improvement in tourism and manufacturing segments has helped Egypt’s economy grow by 4. six months of the 2015 fiscal year. Egypt‘s major exports are crude oil, petroleum products, metal products, chemicals and cotton. Its major export partners are Italy, India, the United State and Saudi Arabia.
Doing Business in Egypt Guide
The guide to doing business in Egypt is intended to assist market entrants in running their business activities smoothly in Egypt. This general guide explains relevant laws and regulations and highlights investment incentives, amongst other conventions required to starting and sustaining a successful business in Egypt. Egypt is an important strategic partner and the United States continues to engage with Egypt on our mutually shared interests including strong commercial ties. With a population of over 88 million and a GDP of USD 272 billion there are solid opportunities for U.S. firms in the medium-to-long term. Egypt’s strategic location offers companies a platform for their commercial activities into the Middle East and Africa. Learn more from Egypt Business Guide provided by ExportGov from the US Government.
