General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI)

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) is the principal governmental authority responsible for regulating and facilitating the investment procedures and climate in Egypt. GAFI's scope is not limited at being a regulatory investment authority, but it is also a proactive investment promotion agency that relies on its research and market intelligence tools, its aftercare and promotion bodies, as well as its startup incubator in order to enhance the investment environment and position Egypt as a leading economy worldwide. GAFI also represents Egypt’s "One Stop Shop" for investment procedures, which aims at easing the way for investors worldwide to take advantage of the diverse opportunities in Egypt’s growing economy. Additionally, GAFI markets several investment opportunities that are available in the different sectors and governorates of Egypt through its "Investment Map" with the goal of informing the investors about potential investment opportunities. Accordingly, GAFI's mission is to enable and sustain Egypt's economic growth through investment facilitation, targeted promotion, efficient business services, and provision of investors' friendly policies with the vision of making Egypt the leading market for investment and innovation.