Legal Buddy Blog

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The Legal Buddy is here to help the startup community navigate the most pressing legal discussions and issues in their journey as they grow in Egypt and the MENA region.

Foreign Investment in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s largest economy, is becoming more attractive to investors. In the past few years, particularly with the emergence of Vision 2030, the government has taken several...

StartRight SAFE Template

A convertible note is a financial instrument that is frequently used to raise early-stage funding for a startup without diluting the founders’ shareholdings. There are three different types of convertible...

Off-Shoring Guide | Netherlands Episode

Contributed by Sarah Diab In total, there are several well-known geographical jurisdictions that offer considerable offshoring incentives. The key to choosing the most suitable offshore jurisdiction is to fully understand the...

10 Legal Things Every Startup Should Worry About | What is Your Score?

StartRight is glad to announce the launch of its Legal ScoreCard designed for young startups still in the pre-seed or seed stages. This scorecard simplifies those first few sticky steps,...

When and Where to Off-Shore your Egyptian Startup?

Off-shoring is usually a challenging topic for any startup, especially in Egypt. Here, we will talk about when and where to off-shore your Egyptian startup....

Which Type of Company is the best for your Startup?

Which type of company is the right one to register your startup in Egypt? There are different options with distinctive pros and cons, as described in the following StartRight video....

3 Things Every Startup in Egypt Should Know about the New FinTech Law

We, Shehata & Partners Law Firm (“SP”), have prepared this brief comprising the key highlights of the new law on Non-Banking FinTech No. 5/2022 (the “Law”) which will be regulated...

Off-Shoring Guide | Delaware Episode

In total, there are several well-known geographical jurisdictions that offer considerable offshoring incentives. The key to choosing the most suitable offshore jurisdiction is to fully understand the extent of the...

Open Legal Resources for Startups

This blog comprises our collection of intriguing and important articles and resources that every startup would need at some point or another during its promising journey. We will update it...

Convertibles Financing for Startups – Part (1)

Startup founders always worry when it comes to raising funds. This post focuses on convertibles as a mechanism for financing, especially at the pre-seed stage....

Employment Law and Startups in Egypt – Part (1)

Are there certain requirements for employment contracts under Egyptian law? Yes. A contract is the foundation of any binding legal employment agreement and should be drafted with precision....

StartRight is Looking for Business Partners

We at StartRight are looking to have some partners to help build an Eco-System for Egyptian & MENA Based Startups. We are looking for applications for two-three partnerships in each...

Data Protection & Startups (GDPR & Egyptian Law)

The issuance of the General Data Protection Regulations (“GDPR”) and Egyptian Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 (“EDPL”) means that startups must adhere to a new set of legal...

How StartRight can help your Startup?

Founded on the vision of a 25-year legal services leader, StartRight is here to empower Egyptian startups and fortify the Egyptian entrepreneurial ecosystem. With that in mind, our legal services...

Incorporation in Egypt

This is our first StartRight blog which answers some key questions concerning incorporating corporate entities in Egypt. Follow the upcoming episodes for additional information concerning startups in Egypt and the...

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