In these zones, which offer numerous financial and operational advantages to investors:
100% exemption from customs duties and import fees is applied.
Capital transfers are unrestricted and fully permitted.
Customs procedures are simplified and completed swiftly.
Key locations include Alexandria, Port Said, and Suez.
Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZs)
Products containing a certain percentage of Israeli-origin components can be exported to the U.S. market duty-free, providing a significant competitive advantage, particularly for textile and ready-made garment manufacturers.
Operational Incentives and Supports
In textile exports, cash reimbursement support is provided at a rate of 8% to 12% of the FOB value of the product.
The incentive rate increases for exports with a high local content ratio or those targeting new markets.
Export Credit and Guarantee Programs
The Export Development Bank of Egypt provides guarantee coverage against both commercial and non-commercial risks.
Under this program, coverage of up to 80% to 90% of the export value can be offered.
Types of Free Zones
Public Free Zones are managed by GAFI (General Authority for Investment and Free Zones) and are open to a large number of investors.
Private Free Zones are areas established with special permission for specific companies or projects.