With just over a week remaining, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has issued a final call for taxpayers to take advantage of sweeping tax relief measures introduced earlier this year under Law No. 5 of 2025. The deadline to benefit from the limited-time incentives is Monday, August 12.
The legislation, part of the government’s first 2025 tax facilitation package, offers significant amnesty and dispute resolution opportunities aimed at reducing taxpayer burdens, boosting voluntary compliance, and integrating informal economic activities into the formal tax net.
The Egyptian Tax Authority urges swift action as deadline nears for taxpayers to resolve disputes, declare past transactions, and join new compliance frameworks under Law No. 5 of 2025.
Key Provisions and Eligibility
According to the ETA’s official statement, taxpayers can benefit from the law if they:
- Resolve tax disputes concerning any period prior to January 1, 2020.
- Declare and settle taxes related to real estate transactions or the sale of unlisted securities made between 2020 and early 2025.
- Submit original or amended income tax returns for the years 2020 to 2023, as well as VAT returns from 2020 through 2024.
Taxpayers with outstanding liabilities or delayed declarations have been given a unique opportunity to avoid penalties and interest, provided they act before the August 12 deadline.
Supporting the Shift to a Transparent Tax Culture
The ETA emphasized that these relief measures are more than a fiscal adjustment—they represent a strategic policy shift. The initiative underscores the joint vision of the Ministry of Finance and the Authority to promote trust, certainty, and accountability in Egypt’s tax environment.
The broader goal is to incentivize compliance, settle long-standing disputes, and absorb informal economic actors into Egypt’s growing formal sector—an objective seen as critical to achieving the nation’s Vision 2030 development targets.
Special Provisions for SMEs
In parallel, Law No. 6 of 2025 offers tailored mechanisms for small and micro enterprises with annual revenues below EGP 20 million. While these businesses can register with the Integrated Tax System year-round, they must enroll by August 12 to qualify for debt forgiveness on prior obligations.
Registration and application submissions can be completed entirely online through the ETA’s official portal, simplifying access for businesses of all sizes.
Free Support & Awareness Campaign
To ensure maximum participation, the ETA continues to offer free technical assistance. This includes:
- In-person support at all ETA offices and tax centers.
- Daily live seminars posted on the Authority’s Facebook page.
- Detailed video explainers available via YouTube and the ETA website.
- A comprehensive digital guide outlining the eligibility criteria and application process.
The Authority is also encouraging taxpayers to engage early to avoid last-minute delays, noting that support services are experiencing high demand as the deadline approaches.
