Egypt unveils VAT, tax measures in 2026-27 citizen budget
Egypt’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) had published the 2026/2027 Citizen Budget on 19 September, outlining measures covering income tax, VAT, real estate tax, tax administration and customs. The package had focused on supporting healthcare,
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Vietnam, Egypt agree to sign new tax treaty
Vietnam and Egypt agreed to complete the legal framework for stronger economic and trade ties, including by signing a new agreement on the tax treaty, during Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan’s visit to Egypt from 16 to 18 September
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Egypt revises income tax rules for property disposals, dividends and SMEs
Egypt has amended the Income Tax Law No. 91 of 2005 through Law No. 151 of 2026, introducing changes to the taxation of real estate disposals and securities, dividend withholding, interest deductibility and small-business taxation. The law was
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Qatar, Egypt sign customs mutual assistance agreement
Qatar and Egypt have signed four agreements covering customs cooperation, regulatory work, development and health cooperation, including a grant to establish the HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Hospital in Sohag, Egypt. The agreements
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Egypt: ETA unveils plans introduction of tax Sukuk
Egypt is preparing to introduce an optional Tax Sukuk that taxpayers can subscribe to and later use to settle future tax liabilities, as the government seeks to raise domestic liquidity and encourage tax compliance. The Egypt Tax Authority (ETA)
See MoreEgypt sets rules for retaining tax registration numbers
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has clarified the conditions for companies to retain their existing tax registration number when changing their legal form, including converting from a partnership to a capital company. Under Circular No. 3 of
See MoreEgypt updates taxpayer bookkeeping rules, state-owned company profit transfers
Egypt has enacted three laws introducing changes to state revenue collection, taxpayer bookkeeping requirements, temporary tax cards and the transfer of profits from state-owned companies to the General Treasury. Law No. 148 of 2026, Law No. 150
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Egypt amends VAT law with changes for medical equipment, real estate, and financial services
Egypt has enacted Law No. 149 of 2026, introducing amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law No. 67 of 2016 covering medical equipment, raw natural materials, real estate transactions, financial services and tax refunds. The law was issued by
See MoreEgypt updates income tax law with capital gains, listing changes
Egypt has amended its income tax framework through Law No. 151 of 2026, introducing changes to capital gains, dividend taxation, interest deductibility, bad debt recognition, stock exchange listings and tax treatment for small enterprises. The
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Egypt introduces tax incentives for listed, unlisted securities
Egypt's Ministry of Finance, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) have approved a package of tax incentives for securities activities as part of the second tax facilitation package, according to the head of
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Morocco: Government approves income tax treaty with Egypt
Morocco’s Council of Government approved draft law No. 038.26 concerning the ratification of the income tax treaty with Egypt on 25 June 2026. Signed on 6 April 2026, the treaty will enter into force following the exchange of ratification
See MoreEgypt introduces digital real estate tax platform, compliance incentives
Egypt has introduced a package of electronic real estate tax services and taxpayer relief measures, including the launch of its first mobile application for real estate tax services, expanded exemptions for primary residences and incentives for
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Slovak Republic to sign new income tax treaty with Egypt
The government of the Slovak Republic approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with Egypt via Resolution 252/2026 on 17 June 2026. The agreement is intended to eliminate double taxation, enhance economic cooperation, and combat tax evasion
See MoreEgypt updates unified VAT refund rules with new addendum
Egypt has issued a fourth addendum to Executive Instructions No. 90/2021 governing the “Unified Procedures for Value Added Tax (VAT) Refunds”, introducing updated rules intended to streamline and standardise VAT refund administration across the
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Slovak Republic consults on new income tax treaty with Egypt
The Slovak Republic has launched a public consultation on a new income tax treaty with Egypt, open until 5 May 2026. It aims to eliminate double taxation, strengthen economic cooperation, and prevent tax evasion and avoidance, including
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Egypt, Morocco sign new income tax treaty
Egypt’s State Information Service announced that Egypt and Morocco signed a new income tax treaty on 6 April 2026, alongside multiple agreements to strengthen bilateral treaties, covering industry, youth, culture, investment, agriculture, and
See MoreEgypt: MoF implements tax incentives for small enterprises
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has issued Decision No. 420 of 2025, providing tax incentives for small businesses with annual revenues up to 15 million EGP under Law No. 6 of 2025. Businesses can apply for these benefits or opt out after five
See MoreEgypt, Moldova advance tax treaty negotiations
Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that on 18 February 2026, officials from Egypt and Moldova met to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, including progress on negotiations for an income tax treaty. In the dialogue with the
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