Egypt has recorded a 36% year-over-year increase in tax revenues, a direct result of its sweeping digital transformation of the national tax system — a move now hailed as a regional model across Africa.
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), confirmed the milestone during the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) held in Rabat, Morocco, which brought together top tax officials from 22 African nations. She attributed the growth to the comprehensive digitization of Egypt’s tax ecosystem, a process that replaced decades of paper-based bureaucracy with a fully integrated, real-time electronic infrastructure.
Egypt has become a regional model in the digital transformation of tax administration, according to Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), who confirmed the nation’s transition from a paper-based to a fully digital ecosystem in just a few years. Her remarks were delivered during the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) in Rabat, Morocco, where she highlighted Egypt’s progress and regional leadership in tax reform and digital innovation.
Abdel Aal emphasized that Egypt’s digital tax system now relies on integrated electronic platforms and massive databases designed to improve tax collection efficiency and foster voluntary compliance. The ATAF summit, which hosted 22 heads of tax authorities from across Africa, is considered one of the most important continental gatherings for tax dialogue and strategy.
Egypt’s Bold Digital Leap
Since launching its digital tax roadmap, Egypt has:
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Fully activated its electronic tax filing system in January 2021, mandating online submissions for all taxpayers.
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Processed over 1.5 billion e-invoices and e-receipts through its national platforms.
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Registered more than 225,000 e-commerce businesses, including international marketplaces.
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Implemented a unified payroll tax system, driving a 36% jump in income tax revenue year-on-year.
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Recovered EGP 12 billion in discrepancies via automated risk management systems.
Egypt also launched a specialized unit for digital commerce to regulate online transactions, making it one of the first African nations to integrate e-commerce taxation into national policy.
A Simplified Tax Code for SMEs
In February 2025, ETA introduced its first package of tax facilitation reforms targeting small and medium-sized businesses. The initiative included the passage of Law No. 6 of 2025, which simplified tax procedures for businesses with annual revenues under EGP 20 million. The law applies a graduated tax rate based on business volume, aiming to absorb the informal sector into the formal economy — a long-standing challenge in Egypt.
International Recognition at ATAF
Egypt’s progress was widely praised at the ATAF forum, with leaders from across the continent commending its balance of technology, policy reform, and capacity building. ATAF officials pointed to Egypt’s model as a blueprint for modern tax systems in developing economies.
Abdel Aal stressed the importance of cross-border collaboration in fighting tax evasion, profit shifting, and base erosion, all of which threaten national revenues and development funding.
E-TAX Partnership Driving Egypt’s Tech Transition
As part of its digital overhaul, Egypt’s Cabinet approved a strategic partnership between the Egyptian Tax Authority and E-TAX, a specialized firm in tax technology solutions. The three-year agreement includes the design and operation of an advanced case management system for the country’s e-invoicing and e-receipt platforms.
This platform is expected to streamline taxpayer services, enhance audit capabilities, and increase system transparency — a major step in aligning Egypt with global best practices in fiscal governance.
