Egyptian NGO Law 84 (2002)[1] establishes two main types of NGOs (non-governmental organizations): Community Development Associations and Civic Foundations.
Associations (and NGOs in general) are not permitted to form military or para-military formations or detachments; threaten national unity, violate public order or morality or advocate discrimination against citizens, an account of sex, origin, colour, language, religion or creed; practise any political or trade union activity exclusively restricted to political parties and trade unions; or to seek profit or practise any profit-oriented activity.
However, adopting commercial controls to generate such income that contributes to the realization of the Association's purposes is permitted.
CDAs are exempt from most taxes and customs, and may accept contributions and donations from abroad, with the permission of the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
A Foundation may receive funds from third parties subject to approval by the Minister of Social Solidarity.