Egypt introduces unified VAT refund system to accelerate procedures, improve efficiency: ETA head
Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced the issuance of new executive instructions establishing a unified and comprehensive framework for all tax authority units responsible for handling value-added tax (VAT) refunds. She said the move is
Egypt sets 2030 tourism goal: 300,000 hotel rooms through investment reform
Egypt is charting an ambitious course to expand its hospitality capacity to 300,000 hotel rooms by 2030, according to Mostafa Mounir, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA). The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to restructure tourism investment
Entrepreneurs’ uptake of simplified tax regime surpasses expectations: ETA head
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that the number of entrepreneurs and small and micro enterprise owners joining the simplified tax system since its launch in February 2025 has exceeded expectations, particularly during the final
Second tax facilitation package boosts support for compliant taxpayers: ETA head
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the second package of tax facilitation measures—comprising 26 provisions—places strong emphasis on supporting compliant taxpayers, notably by accelerating value-added tax (VAT) refunds, expanding the number of eligible cases, increasing
ETA launches mobile app for electronic payment of real estate transaction tax
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has launched a new mobile application that allows taxpayers to pay real estate transaction tax electronically and obtain tax clearance certificates in a fast and convenient manner, according to Rasha Abdel Aal, the ETA chairperson.
ETA outlines second package of tax facilitations, emphasises continuous dialogue
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the Authority remains committed to sustained consultation and continuous dialogue in connection with the second package of tax facilitation measures. Her remarks came during her participation in the conference
ETA begins receiving 2025 tax returns, announces expanded support measures
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that the Authority began receiving tax returns for the 2025 tax year as of 1 January, in line with directives from Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk. The move aims
ETA continues to upgrade services, expand engagement with business community: Director
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the Authority is continuing to develop its services and expand communication channels with the business community as part of efforts to ensure tax stability and support economic development. In
New tax facilitation package offers broad incentives for fully compliant taxpayers: ETA chair
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk has released the second package of tax facilitation measures for public consultation, inviting the business community to submit feedback and proposals. The initiative, she
ETA issues comprehensive manual on tax treatment of exported services: Authority head
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced the issuance of a comprehensive guidance manual detailing all aspects of the tax treatment of exported services. The manual aims to clarify the definition of these services under the