Selling Used Items in Egypt — Legal or Not?
Short answer: Yes, selling used products is perfectly legal in Egypt. But there are rules you need to know to sell properly and avoid problems.
What Can You Sell Used?
| Category | Can You Sell? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phones and electronics | ✅ Yes | Must disclose condition and defects |
| Furniture and appliances | ✅ Yes | State purchase year and condition |
| Clothing and shoes | ✅ Yes | State degree of use |
| Cars | ✅ Yes | Official ownership transfer required |
| Books and magazines | ✅ Yes | No restrictions |
| Medical devices | ⚠️ Conditional | May require licensing |
| Medications | ❌ Prohibited | Completely illegal |
| Weapons and explosives | ❌ Prohibited | Criminal penalties |
| Counterfeit / fake brands | ❌ Prohibited | Even if used |
| Expired products | ❌ Prohibited | Food, cosmetics |
Basic Rules for Selling Used Items
1. Full Disclosure of Condition
The law requires you to clearly state the product is used and describe its condition accurately:
- ✅ "iPhone 14 — used 6 months — battery 87% — small scratch on back"
- ❌ "iPhone 14 — like new" (if it's not actually like new)
2. Fair Pricing
No law dictates used pricing, but:
- Prohibited: Selling used items at new prices while implying they're new
- Recommended: Mention the original price (if you remember)
- Smart: Check market prices to sell faster
3. Do I Need Commercial Registration to Sell Used?
| Scenario | Commercial Reg? |
|---|---|
| Selling your personal belongings | ❌ No |
| Buying used and reselling (trading) | ✅ Yes — if done regularly |
| Running a page or store for used items | ✅ Yes |
| Selling large volume (over EGP 500,000/year) | ✅ Yes |
Most In-Demand Used Categories in Egypt
| Category | Average Price | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Phones (iPhone/Samsung) | EGP 3,000 - 25,000 | 🔥🔥🔥 |
| Bedroom furniture | EGP 5,000 - 30,000 | 🔥🔥🔥 |
| Cars | EGP 150,000 - 800,000 | 🔥🔥🔥 |
| Appliances (AC/washing machine) | EGP 2,000 - 15,000 | 🔥🔥 |
| Laptops | EGP 3,000 - 20,000 | 🔥🔥 |
| Branded clothing | EGP 200 - 3,000 | 🔥 |
Practical Tips for Selling Used on Luulwa
- Photograph from all angles — including defects
- Write detailed description — condition, purchase year, reason for selling
- Set a reasonable price — check similar prices on Luulwa
- Meet in a public place — for your safety
- Use secure payment — Fawry or Vodafone Cash
- Keep proof of sale — screenshot of conversation and agreement
Taxes on Selling Used Items
- Selling personal belongings: Usually tax-exempt
- Regular used item trading: Subject to VAT (14%)
- Selling a car: Ownership transfer tax based on car model
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