Beauty licensing in Egypt
Everything beauty professionals need to know about licensing, training and business registration in Egypt — sourced from GAFI — General Authority for Investment and 2 other regulators.
This page is informational. Regulations change — verify current requirements with the official regulators linked below before making business decisions.
Profession-by-profession requirements
| Profession | License |
|---|---|
Hair Stylist No national license. Industrial Training Council certificates recognised. | Voluntary |
Barber Local council health card required. | Voluntary |
Esthetician Invasive treatments require a medical doctor on premises (Ministry of Health rules). | Varies by region |
Nail Technician Sanitary card from health directorate. | Voluntary |
Registering a salon business in Egypt
Entity types
- Sole proprietor
- LLC
- One Person Company
Est. cost: EGP 1,000–10,000
Timeline: 3–10 days (GAFI one-stop)
14% VAT on services. Simplified tax regime for turnover under EGP 10M.
Official government & regulator resources
Common questions about beauty licensing in Egypt
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