Ministry of Industry has launched a lease-to-own system for industrial land, adding it to the electronic allocation mechanisms available through the Digital Egypt Industrial Platform. The move aims to provide investors with more flexible financing options and reduce their upfront financial burden, enabling them to direct more resources toward building factories and purchasing machinery, equipment and production lines.
According to a ministry statement issued on Sunday, August 2, 2026, the new system is designed to ensure that industrial land is allocated to serious investment projects, curb land speculation and underutilization, and maximize the efficient use of state assets.
Under the scheme, investors can lease industrial land for periods ranging from 7 to 21 years, paying an annual rent equal to 5% of the land's price per square meter. The rental value will be reassessed after the 7th and 14th years if the investor has not yet applied to purchase the land.
The system also allows investors to apply to purchase the land one year after the project begins actual operations. In that case, all rent previously paid will be deducted from the land's purchase price. The investor must then pay 25% of the remaining balance upfront, with the rest payable in three annual installments, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
The ministry said this approach seeks to balance investor support with the optimal use of state resources. Applications for industrial land will be accepted electronically on an ongoing basis throughout the year via the Digital Egypt Industrial Platform. A committee comprising representatives from relevant ministries and government agencies will review and decide on applications based on the targeted industrial activities.
The platform also enables investors to review the terms and conditions, browse available investment opportunities, select suitable plots, complete application procedures, and pay fees online, helping to simplify procedures and accelerate the allocation of industrial land.
The lease-to-own program is part of a broader framework that includes nine different mechanisms for allocating industrial land, including outright ownership, usufruct rights, and other models. The ministry said these options are intended to meet the varying needs of investors while supporting the government's efforts to attract industrial investment and increase production.
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