No, ticket scalping in Egypt is prohibited under the 2024 Consumer Protection Law (Law No. 181/2024), which criminalizes resale above face value without authorization. The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) and Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade (MSIT) enforce anti-scalping measures, particularly for high-demand events like concerts or sports. Violations may result in fines up to EGP 500,000 (≈$10,000) or temporary business suspension.
Key Regulations for Scalping Tickets in Egypt
- Authorization Requirement: Resale is only lawful if the original seller (e.g., event organizer) explicitly permits secondary markets via licensed platforms. Unauthorized platforms face penalties under Law No. 181/2024.
- Price Caps: Resale prices must not exceed 120% of the original ticket value, per MSIT’s 2025 guidelines. Exceeding this triggers administrative fines.
- Platform Licensing: Secondary ticketing must occur through platforms registered with the ECA, which audits compliance with anti-scalping clauses. Unregistered sites risk shutdowns.
The 2026 amendments to the Commercial Law further tighten enforcement, mandating event organizers to embed anti-scalping clauses in ticket terms. Foreign ticket brokers operating in Egypt without local partnerships violate local sovereignty clauses, risking asset seizures.