What are the types of companies in Egypt?

Types of companies in Egypt can be classified as follows:

1. Limited Liability Company (LLC): The most common type of company. It can be established between at least two partners and each partner bears limited liability.

2. Joint Stock Company (JSC): It is a type of company established by at least five founding partners and the capital is divided into shares. Shareholders have limited liability.

3. Limited Partnership (LP): It is a type of company established by at least one limited liability partner and one or more limited partners. Limited partners have limited liability, while limited partners have unlimited liability.

4. General Partnership (GP): It is a type of company established by at least two partners and where the partners carry unlimited liability. 5th Person Company (Sole Proprietorship): It is a type of company operated by one person and in which the person carries unlimited liability. Such companies are usually small-scale businesses.

6. Cooperatives: These are businesses established by partners operating especially in the agricultural sector. Cooperatives have a structure in which their members aim to obtain mutual benefit. Each of these company types is subject to different regulations and offers different advantages and disadvantages. Before establishing a company, it is important to review local legal regulations and consult a professional advisor.