Q1: Who are the major FDI contributors to Egypt?

The United States tops the list of foreign direct investors in Egypt contributing 36.1 % of FDI in the fiscal year 2007/2008 followed by the European Union and the Gulf countries.

Q2: Is it safe to invest in Egypt?

Egypt is a country that has the privilege of political as well as economic stability, within a region that has for long been undergoing disputes disrupting development of the surrounding countries. Moreover bordering another country with political upheaval, namely Sudan has also proved to have had no negative implications whatsoever on the Egypt's economy. Having said that, it can be safely claimed that Egypt is truly a politically stable country, which can be greatly ascribed to the fact that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, a man of vision and a firm grip concerning the world of politics, has taken over his 5th term in office. It is also safe to assume that his son Gamal Mubarak, himself a great visionary of economic liberalization, will follow in his father's footsteps, thereby continuing to pave the way to Egypt's total integration as an emerging global economic power. Last but not least due to the strict judicial system and crime-punishment, the crime rate in Egypt is among the lowest in the world.

Therefore, YES it is safe to invest in Egypt.

Q3: What are the most lucrative investment opportunities in Egypt?

Egypt is a country of abundant investment opportunities in various sectors. Triple-E-Fund has taken it as its primary goal to engage in investment projects in the lucrative sectors of Real Estate, whether it is residential, touristic and commercial real estate as well as Agricultural projects and projects in Information and Communication Technology. Specifically the real estate sector is booming, due to the never-ending demand of the touristic sector to accommodate its vast numbers of tourists all year round. Moreover the continuous population growth rate of Egypt as well as the desire to create more sub-urban areas and even new cities adds to the immense growth rate of that sector rendering it truly one of the most secure investment opportunities in Egypt.

Q4: Where are the most lucrative investments located in Egypt?

Egypt's Red Sea as well as the shores along the Mediterranean Sea rank among the most beautiful in the world. Moreover great advantages of Egypt's location are the short travelling distance from Europe, sunny weather all year round as well as the inexpensive travelling costs as compared to other destinations. The Red Sea is considered one of the 7 wonders of the underwater world with its 1000 species of invertebrates and its more than 200 species of soft and hard corals. Thus to offer the most lucrative package of relaxation, luxury and European-standard life-style, large and luxurious resorts have been established in the most striking parts of Egypt that can easily compete with the famous Southern-European vision for style and elegance as evident in Europe's Mediterranean destinations.

Q5: What are the most lucrative regulations for Foreign Direct Investment?

Thus on 24th November 2004, the Egyptian cabinet approved of a new corporate and income tax law (No.91/2005) which was then passed on 8th June 2005. Thus the corporate income tax was reduced from 40 % to 20 %, which also applies to foreign branches. Furthermore specific commercial and industrial sectors are exempted for a fixed time period and some receive total exemption. Thus for example profits of land reclamation or cultivation establishments are exempted from taxes for a period of 10 years.

Q6: Which important international organizations that mostly foster economic development is Egypt a member of?

ABEDA, ACC, ACCT (associate), AfDB, AFESD, AL, AMF, AU, BSEC (observer), CAEU, CTBT, EBRD, ECA, ESCWA, FAO, G-15, G-19, G-24, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITU, MINURSO, MONUC, NAM, OAPEC, OAS (observer), OAU, OIC, OSCE (partner), PCA, UN, UNAMSIL, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNMIBH, UNMIK, UNMOP, UNOMIG, UNRWA, UNTAET, UPU, WCO, EFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO

Q7: Why is it profitable to invest in real estate in Egypt?

Construction expenses are quite low and the profits one can reap out of the sale of real estate in Egypt are truly immense. Compared to other heavenly tourist destinations as Spain and specifically Turkey, real estate in Egypt ensures stable and lucrative profit-making since foreigners can easily afford luxurious real estate in Egypt and thus ensure a stable clientele for that sector.