Egypt

On 2 September 2026, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) announced the issuance of temporary tax cards valid for eight months to support investors by accelerating the completion of founding procedures for new projects. This measure falls under the Authority’s ongoing tax facilitation program aimed at improving the business environment and reducing administrative burdens on startups […]

On 26 August 2026, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) officially launched the “Real Estate Transactions” mobile application, marking a significant milestone in the Authority’s digital transformation strategy. This new platform provides a comprehensive suite of electronic services for real estate transaction tax (RETT) obligations, enabling taxpayers to fulfill filing, assessment, and payment requirements entirely online.

On 25 August 2026, the Egyptian Tax Authority published amendments governing the State Resource Development Fee (SRDF) and the departure levy imposed on individuals leaving Egyptian territory. These amendments, enacted pursuant to recent presidential decrees and ministerial resolutions, adjust fee rates, expand exemptions, and clarify procedural obligations for airlines, ports, and travelers. The SRDF, originally

On 20 August 2026, the Egyptian Tax Authority unveiled its inaugural mobile application, “Real Estate Transactions,” available on both iOS and Android platforms. This launch represents the first phase of a comprehensive mobile-first strategy to deliver the full spectrum of tax services—including income tax filing, VAT returns, stamp duty payments, and tax certificate requests—directly to

On 20 August 2026, the Egyptian Tax Authority announced the launch of “Tax Sukuk”—an innovative, Sharia-compliant financial instrument designed to provide taxpayers with a dual-benefit mechanism: generating periodic investment returns while simultaneously serving as a pre-funding vehicle for future tax obligations. Structured as a wakala (agency) arrangement, the Sukuk are issued by the Authority in

On 20 August 2026, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued Decree No. 2842 of 2026 appointing Ms. Rasha Abdel Aal as Chairperson of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) for a renewable one-year term, effective immediately. Ms. Abdel Aal succeeds Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud, who served as acting chair since January 2025. The appointment comes at a pivotal

On 11 August 2026, the Egyptian Tax Authority unveiled a comprehensive package of tax facilitations explicitly designed to stimulate foreign and domestic investment, revitalize the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), and support the government’s economic reform agenda. The measures, approved by the Ministry of Finance and ratified by the Cabinet, include targeted exemptions, rate reductions, and procedural

On 3 August 2026, the Egyptian Tax Authority launched the “White List” classification system and the accompanying “Distinction Card” program, establishing a tiered compliance recognition framework that rewards taxpayers with exemplary filing and payment histories. The initiative operationalizes Article 18-bis of the Unified Tax Procedures Law No. 206 of 2020, which authorizes the Authority to