Start a Business in Hurghada

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ GAFI: 1-2 weeks. Commercial licence: 2-6 weeks.💰 GAFI: EGP 1,000–5,000+. Commercial licence: EGP 500–3,000

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Overview

Starting a business in Hurghada requires a GAFI Registration + Commercial Licence through the Red Sea Governorate. Base fee: GAFI: EGP 1,000–5,000+. Commercial licence: EGP 500–3,000. Rio Grande do Sul has strong agricultural and industrial economy. Wine region in Serra Gaúcha. German/Italian cultural influence on business practices.

Required Permits

✓GAFI company registration (General Authority for Investment)
✓Tax registration with Egyptian Tax Authority
✓Commercial licence from local municipality
✓Chamber of Commerce membership

Step-by-Step Process

1

GAFI company registration (General Authority for Investment)

2

Tax registration with Egyptian Tax Authority

3

Commercial licence from local municipality

4

Chamber of Commerce membership

Costs

Estimated total: GAFI: EGP 1,000–5,000+. Commercial licence: EGP 500–3,000 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Red Sea Governorate

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Common Mistakes

⚠ GAFI (General Authority for Investment) handles company registration
⚠ GAFI HQ: Smart Village, Cairo
⚠ GAFI portal: gafi.gov.eg
⚠ Heavy paperwork — requires physical approvals for most licences
⚠ Commercial licence: EGP 500–3,000
⚠ Chamber of Commerce membership required

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RestaurantFood TruckBarber ShopRetail StoreCoffee ShopBar / NightclubGym / Fitness StudioNail SalonCannabis DispensaryDog GroomingBakeryCleaning ServiceDaycare CenterAuto Repair Shop

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