Population110M+Largest in N. AfricaFDI Inflow FY23/24$12.4BRecord highSuez Canal Trade Share~12%Global maritimeRenewables Installed~6 GW60 GW pipelineFree Trade Access1.7BEU · COMESA · GAFTA · AfCFTASCZONE6 ports4 industrial zonesPopulation110M+Largest in N. AfricaFDI Inflow FY23/24$12.4BRecord highSuez Canal Trade Share~12%Global maritimeRenewables Installed~6 GW60 GW pipelineFree Trade Access1.7BEU · COMESA · GAFTA · AfCFTASCZONE6 ports4 industrial zones
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GAFI — General Authority for Investment and Free Zones

Egypt's primary investment authority

Overview

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) is Egypt's principal body for promoting and regulating foreign and domestic investment. It operates as a one-stop-shop for investor services across company establishment, licensing, and approvals.

GAFI administers Egypt's public free zones, special economic regimes, and strategic investment incentives under the Investment Law, working to streamline market entry for institutional investors and multinationals.

Focus Areas
  • Investment facilitation & one-stop services
  • Company establishment & licensing
  • Public free zones administration
  • FDI promotion across priority sectors
  • Strategic investment incentives