OSS Services

Federation Mission

Driving industrial and economic growth, increasing exports of Egyptian products to meet global competitiveness, while safeguarding the interests of federation members.

Federation Members

• The federation has over 110,000 members.
• The private sector represents more than 98% of the total membership.
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up approximately 90% of the members.
• Members belong to 19 different industrial chambers/sectors.

OSS Services Goal

• Providing various government services from a single location to ease member access.
• Simplifying government procedures for federation members.
• Technically monitoring the challenges and obstacles in the service procedures of various government entities that hinder efficient service delivery.
• Proposing legislative or digital solutions to facilitate access to these services for federation members.

Legal framework governing the OSS system

• Law No. (5) of 2015 regarding the preference of Egyptian products in government contracts, which includes the issuance of the Local Product Preference Certificate by the Federation of Egyptian Industries after financial review and approval by the Industrial Development Authority.
• Resolutions of the Federation’s Bureau and Board of Directors.
• A cooperation protocol signed in October 2018 between the Internal Trade Development Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Industries to provide commercial registry services through the One-Stop Shop system at the Federation.
• A cooperation protocol signed on 15/07/2019 between the Industrial Development Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Industries to facilitate investor access to services related to industrial licensing, registration in the industrial registry, and other services to be provided through the authority’s office at the One-Stop Shop Service Center within the Federation.
• A cooperation protocol signed in 2005 between the Tax Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Industries to provide tax services at the Federation. The protocol included establishing a Tax Guidance Office to address member issues and collect taxes, forming a joint committee to resolve member problems, and later approving the establishment of a Tax Office within the One-Stop Shop to issue tax cards nationwide.

Center Service Beneficiaries

• Members of the Federation of Egyptian Industries within the industrial chambers.
• Industrial establishments that are members and currently in the startup or establishment phase.
• Young entrepreneurs with innovative or pioneering business initiatives.
• Industrial establishments operating in the informal sector seeking to regularize their status and join the formal economy.

Issuing the Local Product Preference Certificate

Service: Issuance of a certificate of preference for local products in government contracts, in accordance with Law No. (5) of 2015. This includes:

• A certificate issued for government procurement contracts.
• A certificate issued to the Export Development Fund to obtain export support incentives.

An electronic system has been developed to facilitate obtaining the certificate online through the websites of the General Authority for Industrial Development and the Federation of Egyptian Industries. The system is currently being finalized and will be launched soon.

Required Documents:

• An official letter from the General Authority for Industrial Development indicating the result of the study conducted to determine the percentage of local content in the manufactured product.

Tax Office Services

Service 1: Opening a Tax File for the First Time for Industrial Activities

Required Documents:

• A lease contract with notarized date (original for review + a copy).
• A recent electricity bill for the business location or a deposit receipt for the meter.
• The taxpayer's national ID card (original for review + a copy).
• In case of a representative: original power of attorney + a copy.

Service 2: Issuance of a Tax Data Certificate

Required Documents:

• The taxpayer's tax registration number.
• The name of the affiliated tax authority office.
• A power of attorney – if the request is submitted by a representative.

Commercial Registry Services

• 1- Service: Issuing extracts for all establishments across all governorates
  Required Documents: Copy of the tax card.
• 2- Service: Issuing data certificates for all establishments across all governorates
  Required Documents: Copy of the tax card.
• 3- Service: Issuing a negative certificate (no commercial registration exists)
  Required Documents: Copy of the national ID card.
• 4- Service: Creating a commercial register for a sole proprietorship (industrial activity) in any governorate
  Required Documents:
  • Original certificate from the relevant industrial chamber
  • Copy of the applicant is ID card (original for review)
  • Copy of the tax card (original for review) or original tax data certificate
  • If represented: power of attorney + representative’s ID card (original for review)
• 5- Service: Creating a commercial register for a general/limited partnership (industrial activity)
  Required Documents:
  • Original certificate from the relevant industrial chamber
  • Original company contract
  • Original company contract summary
  • Copies of stakeholders’ ID cards (originals for review)
  • Copy of tax card or original tax data certificate
  • If represented: power of attorney + representative’s ID card (originals for review)
• 6- Service: Electronic renewal for sole proprietorships and companies
  Required Documents:
  • Copy of the applicant’s ID card (original for review)
  • Copy of the tax card
  • If represented: power of attorney + representative’s ID card (originals for review)
• 7- Service: Inquiry and investigation of commercial registry records
  Required Documents: Copy of the applicant’s ID card.
• 8- Service: Endorsement of commercial ledgers (journal – inventory) for records in Cairo, Giza, and Qalyubia
  Required Documents:
  • Recent commercial register extract
  • Applicant’s ID card (original for review)
  • If represented: power of attorney + representative’s ID card (originals for review)

Industrial Development Authority Services

• 1- Completing the procedures for granting, renewing, amending, and conducting the annual follow-up of industrial licenses for Cairo and Qalyubia governorates, both inside and outside industrial zones.
• 2- Issuing, renewing, and amending the industrial registry certificate for Cairo and Qalyubia governorates, both inside and outside industrial zones.
• 3- Issuing a letter from the Governorate Secretary General regarding factories located outside industrial zones.
• 4- Issuing a statement that the activity is not subject to the General Authority for Industrial Development.
• 5- Approving invoices for the import of machinery, raw materials, and production supplies.
• 6- Approving gas supply for increased loads.
• 7- Increasing electrical capacity for factories holding an operating license and industrial registry.
• 8- Issuing temporary operating permits.
• 9- Offering and allocating industrial lands.
• 10- Issuing building permits for industrial establishments.

Required Documents for Obtaining the Operating License (Notification/Preliminary System):

• 1- Proof of identity for the applicant.
• 2- A recent and valid commercial register extract (issued within the last 6 months).
• 3- Power of attorney or bank authorization if acting on behalf of someone else (authorization valid for 6 months / general power of attorney valid for 5 years / specific power of attorney valid for 3 years).
• 4- Proof of premises ownership (according to the guideline manual).
• 5- A. Original previous operating license issued under Law 453 (if available), or a copy with a lost report.
  B. If the operating license is not available for establishments outside industrial zones, a "Non-Objection Letter" is issued.
• 6- Valid membership certificate from the Federation of Egyptian Industries.
• 7- Technical and environmental file:
  • Environmental brief in case of notification
  • Environmental impact assessment in case of preliminary system (3 copies + 3 CDs)
  • If an environmental approval exists, the second part is not required
• 8- Fire safety report or approval from Civil Defense (certified by an electrical, mechanical, or architectural consultant).
• 9- Tax card.
• 10- A certificate from a certified consultant stating the building is fit for use.

Required Documents for Temporary Operating Permits:

• 1- Commercial register
• 2- Tax card
• 3- Proof of premises ownership
• 4- Proof of identity, or power of attorney, or bank authorization

Service Costs:

• • Operating license issuance starts from EGP 1,425 depending on capital and business size
• • Industrial registration issuance starts from EGP 1,850 depending on area
• • Gas approval fees: EGP 2,750
• • Invoice approval fees: Based on invoice value

Government Contracts Services

As part of the Federation of Egyptian Industries’ ongoing commitment to providing new and diverse services that help its members benefit from the competitive advantages offered by various laws—including Law No. 182 of 2018 on regulating public procurement—and to support especially small, medium, and micro enterprises in leveraging the benefits of these laws (such as the 15% price preference granted to Egyptian products with at least 40% local content as stipulated by Law No. 5 of 2015), the Federation has established a specialized unit composed of experts in this field.

Since registration on the Government Procurement Portal has become a prerequisite for companies to submit tenders to public entities, this unit helps SMEs register on the portal, identify suitable tenders, and respond to inquiries. These services are provided through the One-Stop Services Center at the Federation, and include:

• 1- Registration service on the Government Procurement Portal.
• 2- Technical consultancy on how to submit a strong tender:
  • A. Preliminary evaluation.
  • B. Detailed evaluation.
  • C. Accompaniment by a unit member to discussion sessions or to submit complaints, if needed.
• 3- Calculation of companies’ entitlements regarding price adjustment differences in contracting works.
• 4- Various technical consultations in the field of government procurement.

First: Registration Service on the Government Procurement Portal

Applicants communicate with service providers from the Federation (staff of the Policy Support Unit – One-Stop Shop) through a personal meeting as follows:

• Complete the designated form in two versions:
  • One in PDF format (color scanned, signed, and stamped by the company).
  • Another in editable Word format for easy data processing, along with the color PDF copies of the following documents:
• For factories:
  • Copy of industrial registration certificate.
  • Copy of tax card.
  • VAT certificate (if available).
  • Brochure about the company’s activities.
  • Commercial registration.
• For factories located in free zones:
  • Copy of the operation license inside the free zone (in lieu of industrial registration).
  • Obtain accreditation documentation for registration on the Government Procurement Portal.
  • After approval, the company will receive the username and password from the service provider at the Federation, as well as directly via email.

Second: Technical Consultancy for Preparing a Good Tender

Required Documents:

• 1- Tender number.
• 2- Name of the issuing authority.
• 3- Type of tender/procurement.
• 4- Announcement/publication date.
• 5- Envelope opening date.

The Federation should be provided with these details in hard copy or via a printed tender notice from the Government Procurement Portal that includes all the required information.

These documents must be submitted at least 10 days before the envelope opening date (for tenders or practices), and at least 48 hours in case of direct procurement.