Search and document delivery at a glance
- Search online
- Yes. Public gazette by office and period; current registry inquiry through Digital Egypt requires login and Egyptian identification. [5] [2]
- Digital documents
- Gazette issues linked as PDFs. Electronic registry copies and downloads are officially described, subject to login and eligibility. [5] [3] [4]
- Document language
- Gazette in Arabic. Confirm the language of newly issued extracts and translation options for the particular order. [5] [3]
- Paper and collection
- Standard-extract collection at the registry office using a four-digit code is described. Collection generally required within one month of the order. [1]
- International delivery
- Not specified
- Fees at a glance
- Gazette publicly accessible; official orders charged under the applicable transaction tariff
- Access
- Gazette without an account; Digital Egypt requires login and service-specific eligibility
Choose the right register
ITDA means Internal Trade Development Authority, جهاز تنمية التجارة الداخلية in Arabic. Identification requires the registry number with office and registration level, the tax number or, for the electronic-copy service, the 15-digit Unified Commercial Registry number, UCR. A registry number without its office may therefore be insufficient. [6] [2] [3]
You can request the standard extract for your own companies. The separate electronic copy service also requires authorisation. [1] [3]
Names and abbreviations explained
- UCRUnified Commercial Registry number
- Unified 15-digit registry number which the electronic-copy service states appears on registry documents. [3]
- جريدة الأسماء التجاريةTrade Names Gazette
- Official publication organised by registry office and month. It records published events and is not an automatically current individual extract. [5]
Search step by step
Choose the appropriate research and delivery route
Use the public gazette
Open the ITDA gazette. Select the registry office, year and month, then open the available issue. ITDA describes searching the selected publication by registration number, partner names, address and trade name. Check subsequent issues for amendments too. [5]
Check portal eligibility
For a current inquiry, open Digital Egypt, category السجل التجاري, and choose استعلام عن سجل تجاري. The terms require a valid Egyptian national ID plus the registry number with office and registration level, or the tax number. A foreign passport is not listed as an equivalent substitute. [2]
Choose the document type
طلب مستخرج سجل تجاري is the standard extract. طلب صورة الكترونية من السجل التجاري is the electronic copy. The copy service’s terms provide for immediate electronic issue without personal attendance. Service availability, eligibility and price must still be established for the specific application. [1] [3]
Contact the registry office if online eligibility is missing
Use ITDA’s official office directory to identify the office holding the entry. Establish whether a foreign third party or authorised representative can obtain the required extract and which evidence is needed. Agree certification, language and delivery before incurring costs. [6] [1] [3]
Documents and fees
| Document / information | Contents and purpose | Fee | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazette issue containing company notices [5] | Publications for the selected registry office and period. | Publicly offered access; the selection page is not a paid order. | Select office, year and month and open the linked issue. |
| Standard commercial registry extract [1] | Copy of registry data for the selected company, subject to service eligibility. | Ask the registry for the current total price. | Digital Egypt with login; the terms specify Egyptian citizens holding a valid national ID.
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| Electronic registry copy [3] [4] | Registry information issued electronically to an eligible applicant. | Under the applicable official fee decisions; check the price before ordering. | Login and eligibility; identification by registry particulars, tax number or 15-digit UCR. |
Collection on paper is expressly provided for
The standard-extract terms provide for collection at the registry office using a four-digit delivery code sent electronically. If the extract is not collected within a month, the terms treat the order as completed. For postal delivery abroad, ask the registry about the available arrangements before ordering. [1]
Login and authorisation for digital documents
The ITDA FAQ describes a digital extract with a QR code. Pay electronically, then download the extract. The portal terms require login and the relevant authorisation. [4] [3]
Post-office access and overseas dispatch are different services
An ITDA announcement dated 10 March 2026 describes registry services through Egypt Post branches and secured paper. Confirm the specific participating branch locally. [7]
Avoid common mistakes
- ITDA prohibits republication of its gazette without written permission. RegisterNavigator therefore links to the official issue rather than hosting a copy as its own sample document. [5]
- A publicly accessible description of a digital extract does not remove the identity and eligibility conditions in the actual application portal. [2] [1] [3]
Frequently asked questions
Can I immediately order an online extract as a German citizen?
The standard inquiry and extract terms specify Egyptian citizens with a valid national ID. Separate eligibility rules apply to the electronic copy. Confirm the third-party or representative route with the competent registry office. [2] [1] [3] [6]
Original sources
Sources reviewed: 16 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.
- Digital Egypt: request a commercial registry extract Government of Egypt, Digital Egypt
- Digital Egypt: commercial registry inquiry Government of Egypt, Digital Egypt
- Digital Egypt: electronic registry copy Government of Egypt, Digital Egypt
- ITDA: frequently asked questions Internal Trade Development Authority
- Trade Names Gazette Internal Trade Development Authority
- Commercial Registry services and office directory Internal Trade Development Authority
- Egypt Post and ITDA service protocol Internal Trade Development Authority