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01 / Perspective

A different
perspective.

Independent thinking for the decisions that define your future — since 2007.

02 / Perspective

See beyond
complexity.

Big 4 alumni and former Central Auditing Organization leaders, reading every number with care.

03 / Perspective

Built for
what’s next.

Audit. Tax. Advisory. 13 connected services for 835 clients in 7 countries.

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  • 2007Established in Cairo
  • 835Local & regional clients
  • 77Financial experts
  • 11Partners & expert consultants
  • 03Branches in Egypt
  • 07Countries served

Registered & licensed

  • FRA
  • CBE
  • MoF
  • CAA
  • SCZONE
  • IMC

01 / Our firm

The confidenceto see further.

Privilege — Albert Faris & Co. is one of Egypt's leading and fastest-growing audit and accounting firms. Founded in Cairo in 2007 by Albert Faris Zaki, we serve 835 clients across Egypt, the UAE, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the USA.

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Built on trust.
Focused on tomorrow.

Expertise that sees the whole picture.

Big 4 alumni, an FRA-registered senior actuary and former First Undersecretaries of the Central Auditing Organization — one team across audit, tax, advisory, actuarial studies, institutional development and IT.

  • 01

    Big 4 alumni expertise

    Senior team of Big 4 alumni and FRA-registered professionals.

  • 02

    Wide geographic reach

    Three branches in Egypt and trusted international strategic partnerships serving multinational entities.

  • 03

    Integrated service ecosystem

    Audit, tax, actuarial studies, institutional development and IT — all under one roof.

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02 / Our expertise

Complex challenges.Clear answers.

13 connected services and one accountable team — from statutory audit and tax representation to company formation, governance, training and IT.

13 areas of expertise

All services
01

Auditing Services

Statutory and voluntary audits under Egyptian and International Standards on Auditing, with clear findings and practical recommendations.

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What we deliver

  • In accordance with the provisions regulating the work of the auditor under Law No. 159 of 1981 and its executive regulations.
  • In compliance with the requirements of Egyptian and International Auditing Standards.
  • Compliance with the decisions of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).
  • Performing audit work to ensure that financial statements are prepared in accordance with Egyptian Accounting Standards.
02

Tax Services

Full tax compliance, planning and representation across income tax, VAT, payroll, withholding and stamp duty — from returns to appeal committees and courts.

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What we deliver

  • Performing services in accordance with tax laws, amendments, executive regulations, and instructions, covering Income Tax, Sales Tax and Stamp Duty.
  • Providing various tax consultations regarding the application of tax laws.
  • Sending instructions and circulars issued by the Tax Authority to companies immediately upon issuance, and organizing educational seminars for members of the companies' tax system.
  • Preparing and approving the annual tax return.
03

Accounting Services (Bookkeeping)

Reliable bookkeeping, charts of accounts and periodic management reporting, built on Egyptian Accounting Standards and sound internal control.

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What we deliver

  • Bookkeeping services in accordance with the relevant laws.
  • Designing the chart of accounts according to the company's activity and in line with the management's reporting requirements.
  • Preparing accounting entries for financial transactions in accordance with the classification of Egyptian Accounting Standards.
  • Implementing and updating documentary cycles and forms consistent with the accounting system in use and to achieve internal control.
04

Company Establishment & Administrative Services

Formation, amendment, conversion, merger and liquidation of every legal form of company — through to the commercial register.

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What we deliver

  • Establishing and amending all types of companies in all their legal forms (sole proprietorships, partnerships, joint-stock companies, professional companies, representative offices of foreign companies) until the commercial register is obtained and the company acquires legal personality, as well as all amendments to the articles of association and commercial register during the company's life.
  • Converting companies and changing the legal form from partnerships to joint-stock companies, and from limited liability companies to joint-stock companies.
  • Mergers and divisions of companies.
  • Liquidation of companies until the commercial register is struck off, with firm representatives appointed as legal liquidators.
05

Internal Audit Plan Preparation

Internal audit plans, regulations, job descriptions and performance policies aligned with international internal-audit standards and Egyptian labour law.

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What we deliver

  • Preparing the internal audit plan in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
  • In accordance with the company's internal work and procedures manual.
  • In accordance with the systems, regulations, and procedures followed within the company.
  • In accordance with the documentary cycles and forms applied in the company.
06

Feasibility Studies & Fair Value Determination

Economic feasibility studies for Egyptian investment opportunities and fair-value valuations for mergers, capital increases, expansion and bank finance.

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What we deliver

  • Preparing economic feasibility studies for projects and available investment opportunities in Egypt based on the firm's database, and identifying the best opportunities in terms of investment returns.
  • Providing financial consultations on the bases and criteria for determining the fair value of a company, using locally and internationally accepted valuation methods, to support decisions on mergers, capital increases, expansions, or obtaining credit facilities from banks.
07

Corporate Governance

Policies, procedures and practices that strengthen boards, clarify responsibilities, manage risk and protect every stakeholder.

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What we deliver

  • Board of Directors: setting the general strategy of the company and following up on its implementation, ensuring the sustainable achievement of objectives.
  • Distribution of tasks and responsibilities: effective and transparent implementation of the strategy, with a clear definition of roles and responsibilities.
  • Transparency and accountability: transparency in operations and decisions, with clear standards for accountability.
  • Risk management: identifying potential risks, dealing with them effectively, and minimizing their impact on the company.
08

HR & Business Development Services

Organisation structures, handbooks, KPIs, salary benchmarking, recruitment, onboarding, payroll and labour-law advice.

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What we deliver

  • Preparing the organizational structure and job descriptions.
  • Preparing the employee handbook (roles, regulations, and policies).
  • Preparing a performance evaluation system for employees (objectives and Key Performance Indicators – KPIs).
  • Salary analysis services and benchmarking against market levels.
09

Accounting Systems & Financial Operations Consultations

Design, selection and implementation of accounting systems, documentary cycles, internal controls and accounting policies.

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What we deliver

  • Designing and implementing accounting systems.
  • Selecting and implementing accounting software.
  • Designing the accounting and documentary cycle.
  • Preparing internal control procedures and accounting policies.
10

Accountant Training

Hands-on training in accounting, auditing, tax, financial analysis, budgeting, costing and the electronic invoice system.

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What we deliver

  • Training in accounting and auditing, accompanied by practical training.
  • Training in tax work, accompanied by practical training.
  • Training in financial analysis, budget planning, and costing.
  • Training companies on the electronic invoice and receipt system.
11

Electronic Invoice Training

Practical e-invoicing training and an integrated accounting program connected to the Egyptian Tax Authority's e-invoice system.

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What we deliver

  • Training in electronic invoicing and auditing, accompanied by practical training.
  • An integrated program covering all services related to the electronic invoice.
  • An integrated accounting system for business management, built on integration with the electronic invoice system according to the requirements of the Egyptian Tax Authority.
  • Training companies on the electronic invoice system with full knowledge of how it works.
12

Information Technology Services

Secure cloud, managed IT, backup and recovery, and encrypted collaboration tools that keep your business running.

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What we deliver

  • Cloud computing solutions: secure cloud storage, remote access capabilities, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Managed IT services: proactive system monitoring, user support, and IT infrastructure management.
  • Backup and data recovery: automated backups, business continuity strategies, and rapid data recovery tools.
  • Secure collaboration tools: encrypted communication tools that enhance the productivity of remote teams.
13

Arbitration & Commercial Dispute Management

Financial and accounting expertise for commercial arbitration and disputes — from quantifying claims to expert reports and amicable settlement.

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What we deliver

  • Financial and accounting expert opinions in commercial disputes before arbitral tribunals and courts.
  • Quantifying claims and damages, and examining the financial evidence submitted by each party.
  • Expert reports in contract, partnership-account and shareholder disputes.
  • Supporting amicable settlement and mediation to resolve disputes before they escalate.

A shared ambition

Your next chapter.Our full commitment.

We act as business developers — building opportunities, strategies, plans and institutional capacity alongside every client.

01Vision

To act as business developers — developing business opportunities, strategies, plans, techniques and institutional capacity.

02Mission

To provide tailored, high-quality standards, initiatives and innovative solutions for the challenges of an ever-changing business environment.

03Values

Integrity, excellence and innovation — with a code of ethics that keeps partners and staff independent, objective and competent.

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04 / Our people

Personal attention.Collective strength.

11 partners and expert consultants, 15 managers and 33 auditors and tax specialists — led by veterans of the Big 4, the Central Auditing Organization and the Egyptian Tax Authority.

03 / Industries

Proven acrossevery sector.

Manufacturers and exporters, FRA-regulated institutions, hotels, contractors, schools, banks and 44 non-profit organisations trust us with their numbers.

835

Total clients

07

Countries served

  • 68+8%

    Manufacturing & Export

    Pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, textiles, cement, paints, furniture, gold and jewellery, packaging and engineering.

  • 41+5%

    FRA-Regulated Entities

    Securities brokerage, mortgage finance, insurance brokerage, investment funds and other non-banking financial institutions.

  • 39+5%

    Import & Trading

    Electronics, medical equipment, heavy machinery, watches, vehicles, chemicals and commercial agencies.

  • 33+4%

    Hotels, Resorts & Restaurants

    Hotels, floating hotels, tourist villages, resorts and restaurant groups across Egypt and the Gulf.

  • 26+3%

    Construction & Real Estate

    General and specialised contractors, engineering consultants and real-estate developers.

  • 17+2%

    Technology, IT & Media

    Software houses, IT services, film and media production studios, advertising and digital marketing.

  • 16+2%

    Retail & Distribution

    Food, pharmaceutical, fertiliser, paper and consumer-goods distributors and retailers.

  • 44+5%

    Non-Profit Associations & Foundations

    Charitable hospitals and clinics, schools, social-care institutions, professional syndicates and employee funds.

  • 10+1%

    Schools, Universities & Higher Institutes

    Private and language schools, universities, higher institutes and educational investment companies.

  • 6+1%

    Banking & Financial Services

    Banks and financial institutions, including HSBC, Blom Bank, Citibank and Arab African Bank.

  • 4+1%

    Mining & Exploration

    Gold mining, quarrying and mining-services companies.

  • 529+

    Other Activities

    Healthcare, logistics and freight, fuel stations, service centres, exhibitions, bookshops and publishers, agriculture and professional services.

Industries

05 / Clients

Trusted by835 organisations.

From multinational subsidiaries and banks to family businesses, schools and charities — in Egypt, Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Tunisia, Qatar and Lebanon.

  • St Joseph School logo
    St Joseph School
  • Apex Securities logo
    Apex Securities
  • SBS logo
    SBS
  • Egypt Supplier logo
    Egypt Supplier
  • Smart Falcon logo
    Smart Falcon
  • Spectro logo
    Spectro
  • EG logo
    EG
  • Egyptian Medical Syndicate logo
    Egyptian Medical Syndicate
  • Hyundai Rotem logo
    Hyundai Rotem
  • Increase logo
    Increase
  • New Elhana Holiday logo
    New Elhana Holiday
  • Canotech Malawi logo
    Canotech Malawi
  • Art Box Studios logo
    Art Box Studios
  • Pinco logo
    Pinco
  • Interdyne logo
    Interdyne
  • Mono Media Films logo
    Mono Media Films
  • Cooltech Global logo
    Cooltech Global
  • Electra Control Systems logo
    Electra Control Systems
  • RAAC logo
    RAAC
  • Al Kharafi Group logo
    Al Kharafi Group
  • EMAK logo
    EMAK
  • Arab Computer Manufacturing logo
    Arab Computer Manufacturing
  • Kastour Egypt logo
    Kastour Egypt
  • Felopateer Palace logo
    Felopateer Palace
  • Link Watches logo
    Link Watches
  • BTC logo
    BTC
  • Vision Valley logo
    Vision Valley
  • iTechs logo
    iTechs
  • HPS Garage logo
    HPS Garage
  • Alfa Ceramic logo
    Alfa Ceramic
  • Misr El Kadima Exchange logo
    Misr El Kadima Exchange
  • Eurodrip logo
    Eurodrip
  • Al Dahlia logo
    Al Dahlia
  • Lighthouse logo
    Lighthouse
  • Top Service logo
    Top Service
  • ProTech logo
    ProTech
  • Saudi German Hospitals logo
    Saudi German Hospitals
  • Mahayel Al Ahli Hospital logo
    Mahayel Al Ahli Hospital
  • Coffeeshop Company logo
    Coffeeshop Company
  • Cook Door logo
    Cook Door
  • Balcona logo
    Balcona
  • Qualiko logo
    Qualiko
  • Deutsche Akademie Kairo logo
    Deutsche Akademie Kairo
  • Abd El Wahab logo
    Abd El Wahab
  • Edita logo
    Edita
  • Panda logo
    Panda
  • Abu Kastour Group logo
    Abu Kastour Group
  • Electra logo
    Electra
  • EHS Academy logo
    EHS Academy
  • MIC Life Insurance logo
    MIC Life Insurance
  • Misr Life Insurance logo
    Misr Life Insurance
  • SHARP logo
    SHARP
  • Al Ahram Securities logo
    Al Ahram Securities
  • Suez Canal Authority logo
    Suez Canal Authority
  • BHM Capital logo
    BHM Capital
  • Dalaa Sayartak logo
    Dalaa Sayartak
  • Etrade Egypt logo
    Etrade Egypt
  • SGC logo
    SGC
  • JCB logo
    JCB
  • Bardisi logo
    Bardisi
  • The Candy Factory logo
    The Candy Factory
  • International Center for Investment & Engineering logo
    International Center for Investment & Engineering
  • Suez Cement logo
    Suez Cement
  • 823Egypt
  • 4Korea
  • 3United States
  • 2United Kingdom
  • 1Tunisia
  • 1Qatar
  • 1Lebanon
Clients

Fresh graduates

Start your careerwith the best.

Learn alongside Big 4 alumni and Egypt's top financial minds — auditing, tax, financial reporting and IFRS, with diverse client exposure from day one.

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Experienced hires

Ready fora bolder step?

A clear path from auditor to manager to partner, medical insurance, continuous training and clients across 7 countries.

  • Medical insurance
  • Continuous training
  • Clear career path
  • Local & international clients
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What comesnext?

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Our branches
Cairo · Giza · Beni Suef