If you're launching a SaaS platform in Egypt, one of your first choices is your domain extension.
Should you go with the international power of .com, or the local trust of .eg?

Let’s explore when to use each—and how to combine them for maximum impact.

1. The Power of a .COM Domain

.com is the gold standard in SaaS:

Universally recognized and trusted

Easy to remember for global users

Ideal for regional or international expansion

Use .com when:

Your SaaS has regional/global ambitions

You're branding in English or for startups

Your product serves multiple Arab countries

🧠 Example: sahlasolutions.com, menaerp.com

2. Why Choose a .EG Domain?

.eg shows your SaaS is based in Egypt:

Builds trust with Egyptian clients

Helps with local SEO (e.g., Google Egypt)

Required for some Egyptian government tenders or B2B services

Use .eg when:

You target Egyptian companies

You offer local pricing and Arabic UI

You want legal credibility in Egypt

🧠 Example: hisab.eg, mohasib.eg

3. When to Register Both

For the best of both worlds: ✅ Register both .com and .eg
✅ Redirect .eg to your .com or vice versa
✅ Tailor landing pages per domain

This dual strategy:

Increases coverage

Prevents competitors from grabbing your name

Helps you expand when ready

4. Local SEO Benefits of .EG Domains

Google tends to rank .eg domains higher for Egyptian users.

If your landing page and content are:

In Arabic

Hosted in-region

Include keywords like "فاتورة", "برنامج حسابات"

... then your .eg domain will help boost your organic traffic.

5. Legal and Trust Considerations in Egypt

For government registration, public tenders, or formal contracts, a .eg domain can:

Strengthen your business credibility

Make your SaaS feel truly local

Help you comply with some digital service regulations

🧾 Many Egyptian businesses prefer buying from a .eg website.

6. How ZgCodes Supports Both Extensions

With ZgCodes, you can:

Register .com, .eg, and other MENA domains in one place

Automatically connect each domain to your product

Manage SSL, DNS, and branded email under one dashboard

7. Redirect and Brand Smartly

If your primary site is .com, use .eg as:

A language switcher landing page

A localized portal (e.g., app.zgcodes.eg)

A marketing channel for Egyptian campaigns

And vice versa if .eg is your main domain.

8. Brand Protection Strategy

Secure:

.com for brand ownership

.eg for local presence

Common misspellings or Arabic transliterations

Related product/service names

This prevents brand confusion and SEO competition.

Conclusion

Choosing between .com and .eg depends on your SaaS growth strategy.
For Egyptian startups, both domains have value—and using them together is a smart move.

👉 Register your .com and .eg today with ZgCodes—built for SaaS growth in Egypt and beyond.