Legal Alerts

Transformative Reforms in Egypt’s Economic Legislation

Legal Alerts . May 25, 2023

On May 16, 2023, the Supreme Council for Investment approved 22 positive decisions across various sectors and economic domains.

The Court’s Right to Amend the Charges vs. the Right to Alert the Defense

Legal Alerts . May 16, 2023

If the court fails to alert the defense of the new amendment in the charge, its ruling is based on a flawed procedure that violates the defendant's right to defense.

The Invalidity of Home Search Without a Competent Authority’s Warrant or Consent of the Owner

Legal Alerts . May 3, 2023

Home search rules were established to protect privacy rights, not to protect the home itself. If the homeowner consents to the search...

Invalidation of a Search Warrant

Legal Alerts . April 27, 2023

Herein we refer to a particular case where the Public Prosecution issued a search warrant for the residence of the accused. The search resulted in the seizure of illicit substances.

Modification of the VAT rate on machinery, equipment, and production lines.

Legal Alerts . April 11, 2023

On March 2, 2023, the Minister of Finance issued Decree No. 115 of 2023 regarding the amendment of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate applied to machinery, equipment, and production lines purchased from the local market or imported from abroad for use in the production of goods or the provision of services, with a VAT rate of 5%.