Is affiliate marketing legal in Egypt

Yes, affiliate marketing is legal in Egypt. However, like any other business activity, it must comply with the laws and regulations of the country. Here are the main legal points you should consider:

1. **Commercial Registration Law (Law No. 34 of 1976)**: You are required to register your business under this law. So if you are planning to operate as an affiliate marketer, you need to ensure that you have registered your business properly.

2. **Intellectual Property Rights (Law No. 82 of 2002)**: While promoting the products or services of a company, you need to ensure that you do not violate any copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights.

3. **E-commerce law (Law No. 22 of 2018)**: This law governs all types of electronic transactions and services in Egypt, including affiliate marketing. This means that you need to ensure protecting consumer data, providing proper business information, and being clear about any fees or charges.

4. **Tax laws**: You'll be required to pay taxes on any income made from your affiliate marketing business, according to the provisions of the Egyptian Income Tax Law (Income Tax Law No. 91 of 2005). You may also be required to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) in certain scenarios.

As for your question about email marketing, yes, it is legal in Egypt as per Egyptian Anti-Spam Act, however, there are certain rules that you need to follow. For instance, all your marketing emails must include an easy way for recipients to opt out of future communications, and you must honor such requests.

When choosing a business name, you'll want to select a name that's not already in use by another company. The business name should be registered through the aforementioned Commercial Registration Law.

To start a safe affiliate marketing business in Egypt, you need to ensure you're abiding by all the mentioned points of law. Also, ensure you have all the appropriate licenses and that you fully understand your tax obligations. It might be beneficial to consult with a lawyer to ensure your business operates within the bounds of the law.