Table of Contents

1. Introduction & Industrial Opportunities
2. Construction Guidelines
3. Factory Operational Standards
4. Environment, Health & Safety (HSE)
5. Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
6. Licensing & Regulatory Authorities
7. Investment Incentives
8. Logistics & Utilities
9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
10. Start Now — Contact Morgeana

1) Introduction & Industrial Opportunities

Egypt hosts a wide network of industrial zones and new cities (10th of Ramadan, 6th of October, Sadat, Borg El Arab, Sokhna), strategically positioned between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Modern legislation — Investment Law 72/2017 and Industrial Licensing Law 15/2017 — has improved ease of doing business and provides regulatory clarity for industrial investors.

2) Construction Guidelines

• Compliance with relevant Egyptian Codes of Practice (concrete, fire safety, water & sewage, etc.).
• Urban planning rules and land parceling within each industrial zone.
• Infrastructure standards: electricity, water, sewage, roads, and service corridors.
• Engineering safety and fire-resistance requirements for industrial buildings.

3) Factory Operational Standards

• Licenses via IDA: land allocation, construction permits, operational licensing.
• Occupational safety and industrial security per Labor Law (Book V).
• Flow management of raw materials & finished goods (roads, storage, laboratories, cold chains if applicable).
• Sector-specific requirements (food/pharma/chemical): clean rooms, labs, traceability, cold storage.

4) Environment, Health & Safety (HSE)

• Compliance with Environmental Law No. 4/1994 and conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Industrial waste management, permits, and emissions control.
• Occupational hazard prevention, emergency response, and fire protection programs.

5) Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

• Mandatory energy efficiency measures and monitoring systems.
• Adoption of solar and renewable energy solutions.
• Joining Eco-Industrial Parks / Sustainable Industrial Zones initiatives (UNIDO, GIZ, GEIPP).

6) Licensing & Regulatory Authorities

• IDA — Industrial Development Authority: land allocation, licensing, factory setup.
• EEAA — Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency: EIA approval and environmental permits.
• NFSA — National Food Safety Authority: licensing & monitoring food facilities, traceability.
• GAFI — General Authority for Investment: incentives, free zones, QIZ oversight.
• SCZone — Suez Canal Economic Zone and other special economic zones: customized incentives & regulations.

7) Investment Incentives

• Tax incentives & guarantees under Investment Law 72/2017 for priority zones/sectors.
• Facilitations for importing machinery & equipment, reduced customs duties.
• Freedom to repatriate profits in foreign currency.
• Priority for strategic projects and value-chain integration.

8) Logistics & Utilities

• Connectivity between industrial zones, seaports, airports, and highways.
• On-site investor service centers (industrial security, insurance, telecom, first aid) vary by zone.
• Free Zones and QIZ schemes to facilitate duty-free export access to key markets.
• Smart infrastructure (fiber optics, smart meters, digital utilities) in new industrial cities.

9) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the minimum land area for a factory?
Varies by zone and activity. Small complexes offer units from 200–300 m², but no unified national minimum.

Are there export-oriented zones?
Yes — Free Zones and Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZ).

What incentives are available for foreign investors?
Tax incentives, financial support, and profit repatriation.

Does Morgeana provide government connections?
Yes — full guidance, referrals, and industrial marketing services for investors.

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