Egypt - Obtain a Construction /Building Permit

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Procedure

Step 1.Visit the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, building department to access registration form

Step 2.Complete registration form with particular attention to your area of specialization(s)

Step 3.Attach statutory documents on the application as follows:

• Certificate of incorporation (CAC)/Registered Business name
• 3 years current tax clearance certificate
• DPR certificate (where applicable)
• VAT Certificate (where applicable)
• Reference letter from your bank
• PENCOM certificate (where applicable)
• Current ITF Registration certificate (where applicable)

Step 4.Submit Registration Form after Obtain design approval from:

• The applicant must submit the building plans and will receive a form to be filled out by the owners of the neighboring plots.
• The Applicant must obtain the neighbors consent before obtaining the design approval this normally takes 60 days .
• Obtain consent from neighbors and submit it to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development),
• The Applicant must obtain a written statement from the neighbors, stating that there are no land disputes on the plot where the construction will take place

Step 5.Verification and confirmation of documents provided (by the applicant)

Step 6.Issuance of Registration Certificate to qualified contractors, Builder and suppliers. After the design is approved, Applicant must submit the bank statement described above and check the zoning requirements to obtain approval for the construction. After this approval is granted, construction can begin.

At the beginning of construction, the applicant must inform the Ministry of housing and Urban Development , (by phone or Physical visit) about the initial stages of construction. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, checks whether the work has been performed according to plan. The wait period between requesting and receiving the inspection depends on the inspector's availability. Once the permit is obtained, inspections will occur occasionally without affecting the work. During construction, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development , may randomly inspect the building/construction.

Notes

a)There is Registration fees required which is determined by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development).
d)For further clarifications contact the nearest Municipal office,Ministry of Housing and urban development, construction Department.

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Required Documents

• Certificate of incorporation (CAC)/Registered Business name
• 3 years current tax clearance certificate
• DPR certificate (where applicable)
• VAT Certificate (where applicable)
• Reference letter from your bank
• PENCOM certificate (where applicable)
• Current ITF Registration certificate (where applicable

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

Dr. Mostafa Madbouly img

Address: Ismail Abaza From El Kasr El Anei st.Cairo

Phone no. 27921442-27921441-27921440

Fax 27921423

E-mail [email protected]

Website http://www.moh.gov.eg

Eligibility

All companies and other stakeholders who wish to invest in Construction work in Egypt.

Any company qualified under terms and conditions prescribed from time to time by the Egyptian Ministry of Housing and urban development is free to register for contraction, as the case may be, for general Construction,Building construction,Special Contractors or foreigners investing in Building/construction Business.

Fees

Registration fees required is LE 1,000

Validity

The registration is valid for 1 year then a renewal is required

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Processing Time

The process takes 7-14 working days

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Instructions

• Applicants must appear in person.
• Applicant subjected to future evaluation by relevant division/ department/Authority
• Entities that fail to meet complete the stated requirements are not be able to conduct business of construction until they perform the necessary activity.
• Foreigners investor are only allowed general Construction 1,Building construction,Road construction and special construction .

Required Information

• A copy of bank Draft
• A Copy of Current Tax Clearance Certificate.
• A VAT Certificate
• A Company Profile
• A comprehensive Staff List and Curriculum Vitea of the key Staff,
• A List of Equipments facility to the company.
• DRP Endorsed Request for Expatriate Quota
• Training Program for Egyptian Staff
• Registration by relevant for professional body
• A copy of technical agreement of MOU with Egyptian company/Department in Construction Field.
• Current Work mens compensation policy.

Need for the Document

To work as contractor and participate in Construction work in Egypt; any one needs to have construction license form Egyptian Ministry of Housing and Urban Development;

These are graded in different categories;

• General Contractors.
• Building Contractor.
• Road Construction.
• Special contractors.
• For foreign investor.

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External Links

http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/egypt

http://www.doingbusiness.org/~/media/GIAWB/Doing%20Business/Documents/Subnational-Reports/DB14-Egypt.pdf

http://www.startupoverseas.co.uk/expanding-a-business-in-egypt/entering-the-market.html

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