Egypt unveils tax incentives to simplify compliance, boost economic growth
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, during a press conference, unveiled a new package of tax incentives in an attempt to simplify tax procedures and enhance economic productivity on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. The incentives include
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Egypt: House of Representatives approve income tax treaty with Oman
The Egyptian House of Representatives approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 7 October 2024. Both countries apply the credit method for the elimination of double taxation. The agreement specifies that dividends,
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European Commission to end anti-subsidy measures on woven, glass fibre fabrics imports from China, Egypt
The European Commission (EC) issued the Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-subsidy measures in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on 17 September 2024 concerning the woven and stitched glass fibre fabrics imports from
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Egypt simplifies tax environment for businesses
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance announced a series of initiatives aimed at improving the tax environment for businesses; introducing a simplified tax regime for businesses with a turnover of up to EGP 15 million, covering small businesses, sole
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OECD: Report on Simplified Peer Review of Egypt under BEPS Action 14
On 16 September 2024 the OECD published the simplified peer review report on Egypt under Action 14 of the project on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). The report sets out the results of Stage 1 of the simplified peer review of the
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Ghana negotiates tax treaties with Hungary, Israel, UAE, Korea, Egypt
Ghana announced that it is negotiating to establish income tax treaties with Hungary, Israel, UAE, Korea, and Egypt. Daniel Nuer, Head of the Tax Policy Unit at Ghana's Ministry of Finance, revealed that the Ministry plans to implement
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Egypt approves tax treaty with Oman
The Egyptian Cabinet approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 9 July 2024. Signed on 22 May 2023, the treaty specifies that dividends, royalties, and fees for technical services are liable to a maximum withholding tax rate
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Egypt reportedly finalising tax 2024-30 policy strategy, drafts new corporate tax law
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance’s tax policy strategy for 2024-30 is said to be in its final stages of completion, which possibly includes a draft of a new corporate tax law. It is rumoured that it will introduce a 15% minimum tax for
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Croatia and Egypt tax treaty goes into effect
According to an update from Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the income and capital tax treaty with Egypt came into force on 16 April, 2024, and will from 1 January, 2025. The treaty covers individual income tax, corporate
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Egypt raises materiality threshold for master file and local file for 2024
On 15 February 2024, Egypt published the Ministerial Decree No. 52 of 2024 in the Official Gazette, providing updated transfer pricing documentation requirements for Egyptian taxpayers. This decree came into effect on 22 February 2024. In this
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Egypt preparing draft for new income tax law
Egypt’s Minister of Finance for Tax Policy and Reforms has announced plans to draft a new iteration of the Income Tax Law. The details of the new law has been fully published, but the main proposals of the new law include: A focus on
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Egypt: Taxpayers must register their branches for VAT
On 27 December, the Egyptian Tax Authority announced in a release that all taxpayers who are required to register for VAT must also ensure that all of their branches are registered for VAT. Additionally, VAT registration certificates must be
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Egypt releases explanatory instructions on transfer pricing reporting obligations
On 19 September 2023, the Egyptian Tax Authority issued Explanatory Instruction No. 78 introducing mandatory transfer pricing reporting obligations for related party transactions. Accordingly, the Tax Authority has set deadlines for submitting
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Egypt releases amendment to some provisions of the investment law
On 25 July 2023, Egypt published Law No 160 of 2023 in the official gazette amending the Investment Law No. 72 of 2017. These amendments primarily focused on enhancing incentives for foreign investors, encouraging investment distribution across the
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Egypt publishes income tax amendment law
On 15 June 2023, the Egyptian Tax Authority published Law No. 30 of 2023 in the Official Gazette amending some provisions of the Income Tax Law No. 91 of 2005. The Law entered into force on 16 June 2023. The key amendments to the Income Tax Law are
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Egypt reintroduces the tax dispute resolution
On 28 July 2022, the Egyptian government published Law No. 153 of 2022 in the Official Gazette. The Law has amended the previous Law 79 of 2016 and extended the provision of tax dispute settlement until 31 December 2022. The tax dispute
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OECD: New Transfer Pricing Country Profiles Published
On 9 June 2022 the OECD released new transfer pricing country profiles for Egypt, Liberia, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka. The OECD transfer pricing profiles cover the OECD member countries and a number of member countries of the Inclusive
See MoreEgypt explains rules and instructions for the tax treatment of capital gains
On 6 September 2021, the Egyptian Ministry of Finance has issued Decree No. 428 of 2021 clarifying rules and instructions for the tax treatment of capital gains resulting from the disposal of securities, shares, and treasury bills, as well as the
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