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8 Exemptions for Sports Services Companies Under Egypt’s New Sports Law

Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 2:30 AM

Egypt’s new Sports Law includes a package of benefits and exemptions related to sports organizations and sports services companies, supporting the state’s efforts to strengthen private-sector participation and encourage investment in the sports sector.

The draft law establishes a comprehensive legal framework for creating and regulating sports services companies under Companies Law No. 159 of 1981. These companies may be established as joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, or one-person companies, with the sports organization required to hold at least 51% of the capital to maintain its institutional and supervisory role.

Reducing the Sports Organization’s Share

Article 71 of the draft law allows the sports organization’s share to fall below 51%, provided that the general assembly approves the move and the central administrative authority gives its approval.

The article also allows companies to offer their shares to the public and list them on the Egyptian Stock Exchange, while maintaining their core sports activities.

The draft law further permits members of a sports organization’s board to simultaneously serve on the board of the sports services company established by that organization without compensation.

8 Exemptions and Benefits

The legislation provides sports organizations with a number of exemptions and reductions, including:

1. Exemption from real estate taxes and registration fees for real estate, movable property and related documents.

2. Exemption from registration, certification and stamp duties imposed on ownership contracts, other property rights, documents, publications and records.

3. Exemption from customs duties and taxes on imported equipment and supplies required for sports activities, subject to the applicable regulations.

4. Restrictions on transferring exempted equipment to non-exempt entities before five years have passed from the exemption date, unless the applicable taxes and duties are paid.

5. Exemption from entertainment taxes on matches supervised by sports federations, provided they are not accompanied or followed by entertainment activities.

6. A reduction of at least 75% in electricity, water and gas consumption charges, with household telephone subscription and call tariffs applied.

7. A 50% reduction in transportation fees for sports-related equipment and supplies transported through state-owned or public-sector means.

8. Reduced travel fares for sports organization members, with a 50% reduction for groups of fewer than 20 people and a 66.6% reduction for larger groups, subject to approval by the relevant sports organization.

Supporting Sports Investment

The proposed legislation aims to establish a clearer regulatory framework for sports services companies, expand private-sector investment in sports, and maintain the institutional and supervisory role of sports organizations.