Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), Rasha Abdel Aal, has urged taxpayers and entities with unresolved tax disputes prior to January 1, 2020, to submit their settlement applications by May 12 under the provisions of Law No. 5 of 2025. Additionally, businesses with ongoing cases before tax appeal committees or courts have until June 30, 2025, to resolve their disputes under Law No. 160 of 2024.
Abdel Aal emphasized that tax dispute resolution committees will continue to review existing cases and accept new requests until the specified deadlines, offering a unique opportunity for taxpayers to resolve long-standing issues under favorable conditions.
Efficient Process for Settlement Requests
To streamline the resolution process, the ETA has made settlement forms accessible through its online portal, allowing taxpayers to submit their requests digitally. The available forms include:
- Tax Dispute Settlement Form under Law No. 5 of 2025
- Request for Tax Accounting on Real Estate Transactions and Unlisted Securities under Article 7 of Law No. 5 of 2025
- Dispute Termination Request Form under Law No. 160 of 2024
Once submitted, the respective tax office will initiate the necessary legal procedures to resolve each case, ensuring coordination with the dispute review process.
Fostering Economic Stability and Tax Fairness
Abdel Aal highlighted that these legislative measures present taxpayers with a valuable opportunity to resolve lingering disputes, enabling them to reset their engagement with the tax system. Law No. 160 of 2024 is part of a broader initiative aimed at expediting the resolution of outstanding tax appeals, reinforcing tax fairness, and promoting a stable investment climate. Moreover, Law No. 5 of 2025 offers flexibility in settling outstanding tax liabilities, allowing businesses to pay in four quarterly installments, without incurring additional interest on estimated assessments.
Advancing Digital Transformation of Egypt’s Tax System
Abdel Aal further emphasized that the resolution of tax disputes is integral to Egypt’s ongoing digital transformation of its tax system. Through the automation of processes and the enhancement of online services, the ETA is working to build stronger relationships with taxpayers, foster greater transparency, and create an investment-friendly environment. These legislative reforms are directly responsive to taxpayer concerns, aiming to reduce disputes, accelerate the resolution process, and promote mutually beneficial outcomes for both the government and taxpayers.
