EGYPT
N/A
Pillar Tariffs and trade defence measures applied on ICT goods |
Indicator Participation in the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and 2015 expansion (ITA II)
Lack of participation in Information Technology Agreement Expansion Agreement (ITA II)
Egypt is a signatory of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1996, but is not a signatory of its 2015 expansion (ITA II).
Coverage ICT goods
Sources
- https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/brief_ita_e.htm#:~:text=ITA%20participants%3A%20Australia%3B%20Bahrain%3B,%3B%20Jordan%3B%20Korea%2C%20Rep.
- https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/ita20years_2017_full_e.pdf
- https://web.archive.org/web/20220120054410/https://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2016/april/tradoc_154430.pdf
- https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/inftec_e/itscheds_e.htm
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EGYPT
Since October 2018
Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services |
Indicator Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Law No. 182 of 2018: Regulating Contracts Concluded by Public Entities
قانون رقم ١٨٢ لسنة ٢٠١٨ بإصدار قانون تنظيم التعاقدات التي تبرمها الجهات العامة
قانون رقم ١٨٢ لسنة ٢٠١٨ بإصدار قانون تنظيم التعاقدات التي تبرمها الجهات العامة
According to Art. 75 of Law No. 182 of 2018, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt are entitled to secure at least 20% of available government contracts annually. This right was also established under the previous legislation, Tenders Law No. 89 of 1998.
Coverage Horizontal
EGYPT
Since October 2018
Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services |
Indicator Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Law No. 182 of 2018: Regulating Contracts Concluded by Public Entities
قانون رقم ١٨٢ لسنة ٢٠١٨ بإصدار قانون تنظيم التعاقدات التي تبرمها الجهات العامة
قانون رقم ١٨٢ لسنة ٢٠١٨ بإصدار قانون تنظيم التعاقدات التي تبرمها الجهات العامة
Art. 59 of Law No. 182 of 2018 allows "local tenders" in which only Egyptian companies of a certain governorate can participate. This applies when the total price of the tender does not exceed EGP 2 million (approx. 127,000 USD).
Coverage Horizontal
EGYPT
Since October 2018
Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services |
Indicator Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Law No. 182 of 2018: Regulating Contracts Concluded by Public Entities
قانون رقم ١٨٢ لسنة ٢٠١٨ بإصدار قانون تنظيم التعاقدات التي تبرمها الجهات العامة
قانون رقم ١٨٢ لسنة ٢٠١٨ بإصدار قانون تنظيم التعاقدات التي تبرمها الجهات العامة
Art. 35 of Law No. 182 of 2018 accords price preference to products that satisfy the percentage of Egyptian industrial components if their value exceeds that of the lowest unsatisfying product within the maximum of 15%. The article also stipulates that the bid submitted for services or technical works shall be considered the lowest price if its value is 15% (or less) higher than the value of the lowest foreign bid.
Coverage Horizontal
EGYPT
ITA signatory?
I
II
Pillar Tariffs and trade defence measures applied on ICT goods |
Indicator Effective tariff rate on ICT goods (applied weighted average)
Effective tariff rate to ICT goods (applied weighted average)
1.52%
Coverage rate of zero-tariffs on ICT goods (%)
69.84%
Coverage: ICT goods
Sources
- http://wits.worldbank.org/WITS/
- https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/brief_ita_e.htm#:~:text=ITA%20participants%3A%20Australia%3B%20Bahrain%3B,%3B%20Jordan%3B%20Korea%2C%20Rep.
- https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/ita20years_2017_full_e.pdf
- https://web.archive.org/web/20220120054410/https://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2016/april/tradoc_154430.pdf
- https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/inftec_e/itscheds_e.htm
DJIBOUTI
N/A
Pillar Online sales and transactions |
Indicator UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
Lack of adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
Djibouti has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.
Coverage Horizontal
DJIBOUTI
N/A
Pillar Online sales and transactions |
Indicator UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures
Lack of adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures
Djibouti has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.
Coverage Horizontal
DJIBOUTI
Since August 2012, last amended in April 2019
Pillar Quantitative trade restrictions for ICT goods and online services |
Indicator Other import restrictions, including non-transparent/discriminatory import procedures
Commercial Code of the Republic of Djibouti (Code de commerce de la République de Djibouti)
According to Art. L.1211-16 of the Commercial Code, any natural or legal person (of Djiboutian or foreign nationality) wishing to undertake commercial activities, including imports, is subject to registration in the Register of Commerce and must register with the Directorate-General of Taxation to obtain an importer's licence.
In addition, Art. 196 provides the conditions for the issuance or renewal of any import license, which must be subject to the production of the relevant proof of insurance document.
In addition, Art. 196 provides the conditions for the issuance or renewal of any import license, which must be subject to the production of the relevant proof of insurance document.
Coverage Horizontal
DJIBOUTI
Reported in 2025
Pillar Technical standards applied to ICT goods and online services |
Indicator Self-certification for product safety
Reported requirements for test reports in type approval
It is reported that the documentation required for type approval of relevant radio and telecommunication equipment comprises a declaration of conformity, together with RF, EMC, and health and safety test reports. No samples are required. The technical standards accepted are those prescribed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
Coverage Electronic products
DJIBOUTI
Since August 2012, last amended in April 2019
Pillar Online sales and transactions |
Indicator Licensing scheme for e-commerce providers
Commercial Code of the Republic of Djibouti (Code de commerce de la République de Djibouti)
Art. L.1211-6 of the Commercial Code provides that any legal entity whose head office is located abroad and which undertakes a commercial activity in the Republic of Djibouti must, within one month from the start of this activity, require the registration of a branch in the Republic of Djibouti. This request is to be filed with the registry responsible for maintaining the Register of Commerce and Companies. The Code defines commercial activity as including e-commerce.
Coverage Horizontal
DJIBOUTI
Reported in 2021, last reported in 2025
Pillar Online sales and transactions |
Indicator Threshold for ‘De Minimis’ rule
Lack of de minimis threshold
Djibouti does not implement any de minimis threshold, which is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties.
Coverage Horizontal
DJIBOUTI
N/A
Pillar Online sales and transactions |
Indicator Framework for consumer protection applicable to online commerce
Lack of comprehensive consumer protection law applicable to online commerce
Djibouti does not possess a comprehensive regulatory framework for consumer protection in the context of online transactions. Neither the provisions of Law No. 28/AN/08/6th L on the Protection, Suppression of Fraud and Consumer Protection (Loi N°28/AN/08/6ème L portant sur la protection, la répression de la fraude et la protection du consommateur), nor any other existing legislation, address transactions conducted by consumers via digital platforms.
Coverage Horizontal
DJIBOUTI
N/A
Pillar Online sales and transactions |
Indicator Ratification of the UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
Lack of signature of the UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
Djibouti has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.
Coverage Horizontal
DJIBOUTI
N/A
Pillar Domestic data policies |
Indicator Framework for data protection
Lack of comprehensive legal framework for data protection
Djibouti does not have a comprehensive regime in place for all personal data, but Art. 13 of the Constitution protects the secrecy of correspondence and all other means of communication.
Coverage Horizontal