The new service is accessible through a simplified process
on the ITDA’s official online portal. It enables users to complete the
verification electronically without the need to visit registry offices. Since
its launch, nearly 600 electronic requests have been submitted. All applications
are reviewed and processed on the same day, and users are immediately notified
if any issues are found.
Farouk has also directed the continued modernization of
Commercial Registry offices across Egypt’s governorates. These offices are
being upgraded into high-quality service centers as part of Egypt’s broader
digital transformation strategy. He further emphasized the need to reduce
congestion at registry branches by encouraging reliance on the Digital Egypt
platform as the primary access point for services.
The ITDA has urged all businesses and registered entities to
promptly verify their tax numbers, as this step is now essential for updating
Commercial Registry data. As part of these modernization efforts, the registry
has introduced a confidential delivery code for electronically requested
services. This aims to enhance transaction security and ensure proper handling.
In coordination with the General Authority for Investment
and Free Zones (GAFI), a digital trade name reservation service has also been
launched. This includes issuing a "no-conflict" certificate, which is
an essential step in Egypt’s electronic company establishment process.
Additionally, six new services have been added to the Digital Egypt platform,
bringing the total number of registry services available online to 20.
The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, in cooperation
with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, continues to
work toward fully digitizing Commercial Registry services. This transformation
is supported by Egypt’s national electronic signature infrastructure and
includes the launch of a comprehensive digital commercial registry platform.