Translation of Law No. 230 of 1996

Translation of Law No. 230 of 1996 regulating the Ownership by Non-Egyptians of Built Properties and Vacant Land.

Law No. 230 of 1996 regulates the ownership by non-Egyptians of built properties and vacant land in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and this page presents the full English version of the law regulating the Ownership by Non-Egyptians of Built Properties and Vacant Land for legal professionals, investors, and property owners. The translation of Law No. 230 of 1996 sets out the legal conditions under which non-Egyptian individuals and legal entities may acquire full ownership, bare ownership, or usufruct rights over real estate in Egypt.

Law No. 230 of 1996 replaced the earlier Law No. 56 of 1988 and remains the primary legislation governing foreign ownership of Egyptian real estate outside the scope of the Investment Law. Among its key provisions, the law limits non-Egyptian ownership to no more than two properties nationwide for private residential use by the owner and immediate family, caps the area of each property at four thousand square metres, and imposes a five-year restriction on disposing of acquired property. It also sets a five-year window for commencing construction on vacant land and establishes the Real Estate Registration and Notarisation Authority as the body responsible for implementation.

This translation of the law regulating the Ownership by Non-Egyptians of Built Properties and Vacant Land is intended to assist non-Arabic speakers in understanding the requirements, exemptions, and procedures set out under Egyptian law.

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