Egypt’s real estate market is one of the most dynamic in the region, and now, it is also becoming one of the most regulated. A landmark ministerial decision issued at the end of 2025 has set out a formal framework for classifying and registering real estate broker companies nationwide, marking a turning point for the profession.
Property Finder is at the forefront of bringing this change to the market, working directly with the General Organisation for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) to ensure that industry professionals across Egypt understand what the new real estate brokerage law Egypt‘s brokers now operate under means for them and what they need to do next.
- Property Finder and GOEIC’s collaboration
- Understanding Egypt’s new real estate brokerage law
- Who does the law apply to?
- Categories at a glance
- What brokers need to do next: Real estate regulation in Egypt 2026
- Key takeaways
- Frequently Asked Questions
Property Finder and GOEIC’s collaboration
Property Finder has partnered with GOEIC, the General Organisation for Export and Import Control (الهيئة العامة للرقابة على الصادرات والواردات), to raise awareness of the new regulatory framework across the industry. GOEIC is the authority responsible for real estate broker registration in Egypt under the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade.
At the heart of this collaboration is a dedicated industry event bringing together some of Egypt’s largest real estate brokerages. The event gives brokers direct access to GOEIC, enabling them to understand their registration obligations, explore the broker certification pathways available under the new law, and ask questions directly to the regulatory body.
For Property Finder, the event reflects a broader commitment: to support the professionalisation of Egypt’s real estate market and to be a trusted partner for the agencies and brokers who operate within it.
The timing is significant. With the new law now in effect, brokers who act early to understand their obligations will be in the strongest position as enforcement and industry expectations evolve.
Understanding Egypt’s new real estate brokerage law
Ministerial Decision 578/2025, issued by the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan Al-Khatib, on 16 December 2025 and published in Al-Waqa’i Al-Masriya on 17 January 2026, establishes a formal system for classifying and registering real estate brokers with GOEIC.
The decision builds on Egypt’s foundational commercial brokerage legislation (Law 120/1982) and introduces two key elements: a classification of broker types based on the nature of their activity and a tiered registration system based on the total value of transactions they handle. Together, these create a clear, enforceable framework for who can operate as a real estate broker in Egypt and under what conditions.
Who does the law apply to?
Under Article 1 of the decision, the law applies to anyone who acts as a real estate broker, regardless of whether they work on behalf of buyers, sellers, or both. Four broker types are defined:
Seller broker
Mediates or facilitates the sale of built properties or land on behalf of the seller.
Buyer broker
Mediates or facilitates the purchase of built properties or land on behalf of the buyer.
Dual broker
Acts simultaneously on behalf of both buyer and seller, operating under a dual brokerage contract.
Rental broker
Mediates or facilitates rental contracts for built properties or land on behalf of the landlord or tenant.
A broker is permitted to register under more than one type, giving agencies the flexibility to cover multiple sides of the market within a single registration.
Categories at a glance
Article 2 of the decision introduces four registration categories (A through D) based on the total value of contracts a broker handles. Each category carries a minimum capital requirement. Capital may be held in Egyptian pounds or the foreign currency equivalent at the Central Bank of Egypt’s declared exchange rate on the date of application.
| Category | Transaction Value Threshold | Minimum Capital Required |
| Category A | More than EGP 100 million | EGP 1,000,000 |
| Category B | More than EGP 50 million | EGP 500,000 |
| Category C | More than EGP 10 million | EGP 50,000 |
| Category D | Up to EGP 10 million | EGP 20,000 |
This category system ensures that the regulatory requirements are proportionate to the scale of a broker’s business. Smaller independent brokers operating in the residential market will typically fall under Category D, while large agencies handling high-value commercial or luxury transactions will sit in Category A or B.
What brokers need to do next
The immediate priority for any real estate broker operating in Egypt is to understand which category they fall into and ensure they meet the corresponding capital requirements. The next step is to register with GOEIC and complete any required broker certification.
Property Finder’s event with GOEIC is designed to support exactly this process, giving brokers a direct line to the regulatory authority and a clear picture of the steps involved while navigating the real estate brokerage law Egypt has introduced. For those who haven’t yet engaged with the new framework, this is the right moment to start.
Beyond the legal obligation, registration and certification signal professionalism to clients, developers, and industry partners. In an increasingly regulated market, certified brokers carry a clear competitive advantage.
Property Finder will continue to share updates on the broker certification Egypt pathways and registration details as they become available and remains committed to supporting Egypt’s broker community through this transition.
How to register with GOEIC: A step-by-step guide
Under Law 120/1982, no broker may obtain a commercial registration or legally practise real estate brokerage in Egypt without first registering in GOEIC’s real estate brokers registry. The Tax Authority (Circular No. 2/2020) also requires brokerage taxpayers to provide proof of registry membership. Here is how to get started.
Step 1: Complete the certified training programme
GOEIC requires applicants to complete an approved training programme as a prerequisite for registration.
| Programme | Real Estate Brokerage Practice (مزاولة السمسرة العقارية) |
| Delivery format | Online |
| Duration | 3 days / 12 training hours |
| Next session | 11–13 July 2026 |
| Fee | EGP 1,500 |
| Instructors | GOEIC experts |
| Minimum attendance | 80% of total training hours |
| Certificate requirement | Must pass the final assessment |
| Register online | www.goeic.gov.eg/ar/training-courses/book/232 |
The programme covers:
- The concept of real estate brokerage and the professional obligations of the broker
- The legislative framework for real estate brokerage in Egypt
- The broker’s role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing
- Client due diligence
- Reading real estate maps and plans
Course completion requirements
- Minimum attendance of 80% of total training hours is required.
- You must pass the final assessment to receive your certificate.
- Your certificate will be issued once both the attendance and assessment requirements are met.
- If you exceed the permitted absence limit, no certificate will be issued.
- To postpone your enrolment, you must submit an official request to GOEIC’s Excellence Centre at least 15 days before the programme start date. Failure to do so will result in your registration being cancelled with no refund.
- Data cannot be modified and fees cannot be refunded after payment is completed.
Note: If applying on behalf of a company, you must also submit an official letter from the company bearing its stamp and authorised signature, along with proof of the trainee’s social insurance registration with the licensed entity.
Step 2: Book an appointment and prepare your documents
Once you have completed the training and received your certificate, book an appointment at a GOEIC branch through the online system at www.goeic.gov.eg/ar/reserv-online or by calling 19591.
Download and complete the relevant registration form before your appointment:
- Individual brokers: Registration form for individuals (available on the GOEIC website)
- Companies: Registration form for companies (available on the GOEIC website)
Step 3: Visit a GOEIC branch
Submit your documents and pay the applicable registration fees at one of the following GOEIC locations. Document receipt and preliminary registration are available at GOEIC branches across Egypt.
Locations for fees and document registration
| Region | Branches / Locations |
| Cairo | Maarouf branch, Investors Service Complex (Investment Authority), Bab El Louk Commercial Chamber |
| Greater Cairo | 6th of October branch and 10th of Ramadan branch |
| Alexandria | Alexandria branch, Alexandria Commercial Chamber, Damanhour, Banha |
| Canal Zone | Port Said, Ismailia, Suez |
| Delta | Zagazig, Menoufia, Kafr El Sheikh, Tanta |
| Upper Egypt | Assiut |
| Sinai | Arish |
| Card issuance only | Maarouf (Cairo), 6th of October, Alexandria |
Once your registration is confirmed, collect your registered broker card from the Maarouf (Cairo), 6th of October, or Alexandria branches.
Penalties for practising without registration
Operating as a real estate broker without being registered in GOEIC’s registry is a direct violation of Law 120/1982. In practice, this means brokers cannot legally obtain or renew their commercial registration without proof of registry membership. For specific penalty provisions under the law, contact GOEIC directly.
GOEIC contact details
| Website | www.goeic.gov.eg |
| Phone | 19591 |
| info@goeic.gov.eg | |
| Book an appointment | www.goeic.gov.eg/ar/reserv-online |
| Broker registry page | www.goeic.gov.eg/ar/pages/show/772 |
| Course registration | www.goeic.gov.eg/ar/training-courses/book/232 |
Key takeaways
- Property Finder has partnered with GOEIC to raise awareness of Egypt’s new real estate brokerage law through a dedicated industry event for leading brokers.
- Decision 578/2025 defines four broker types (seller, buyer, dual, rental) and four registration categories (A–D) based on transaction value.
- Minimum capital requirements range from EGP 20,000 (Category D, up to EGP 10 million in contracts) to EGP 1,000,000 (Category A, over EGP 100 million).
- Registration is with GOEIC under the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade. Brokers may register under more than one type.
- The law came into effect on 18 January 2026. Brokers should assess their category and begin the registration process promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
GOEIC, the General Organisation for Export and Import Control (الهيئة العامة للرقابة على الصادرات والواردات), operates under the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade and is the authority responsible for administering the real estate brokers registry under Decision 578/2025.
A seller broker acts solely on behalf of the seller in a property transaction. A dual broker represents both parties, buyer and seller, simultaneously, under a dual brokerage contract. A broker may register as both types.
Your category is determined by the total value of the real estate contracts you handle. If your total contracts are up to EGP 10 million, you fall under Category D. If they exceed EGP 100 million, you are Category A. See the table above for the full breakdown.
The decision was published in Al-Waqa’i Al-Masriya (Issue 13) on 17 January 2026 and came into effect on 18 January 2026. This decision forms the basis of the new real estate brokerage law in Egypt.
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