The Finance Ministry of Egypt has re-started discussions on the potential implementation of a full Value Added Tax (VAT) regime to replace the existing sales tax system.
The current sales tax system of Egypt is complex and can lead to compound taxation where a product passes through various stages of production. Egypt is keen to secure a €4bn loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the IMF is looking for a reform of the tax system.
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