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Egyptian Companies Law

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Companies Law No. 159 of 1981 — GAFI English translation with amendment references through Law No. 4 of 2018. It does not guarantee coverage of later amendments; the Arabic original prevails in case of discrepancy.

Source: GAFI Translation Department — Companies Law No. 159 of 1981 · Source and file checked on 7 October 2026.

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