Businesses in Egypt seeking to benefit from the country’s simplified tax regime must fully comply with the government’s digital invoicing systems, according to Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA).
Abdel Aal said companies with annual turnover of less than EGP 20 million will only qualify for the tax benefits introduced under Law No. 6 of 2025 if they are properly registered and actively using both the e-invoice and e-receipt systems.
The requirement, she said, reflects Egypt’s broader push toward digital tax administration aimed at improving transparency, simplifying compliance, and expanding the formal economy.
Digital compliance at the center of the simplified tax system
The simplified tax system is designed to reduce administrative burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises while ensuring they remain fully compliant with modern tax reporting standards.
Abdel Aal emphasized that enrollment in the digital systems is not simply a regulatory formality but a core principle behind the policy.
“The system aims to streamline procedures, strengthen mutual trust between taxpayers and the tax authority, and provide businesses with a clearer and more stable tax environment,” she said.
Under the framework, businesses that fail to register or actively operate within the e-invoice and e-receipt platforms will not be able to access the benefits of the simplified regime, even if their annual turnover falls within the eligibility threshold.
Push for broader digital transformation
Egypt has spent several years building a nationwide digital tax infrastructure, including mandatory e-invoicing for many companies and a phased rollout of electronic receipt systems for retail transactions.
Officials say the platforms help authorities track transactions in real time, reduce tax evasion, and simplify auditing processes.
For compliant taxpayers, the simplified system is expected to lower paperwork requirements and accelerate tax procedures.
Technical support and taxpayer assistance
To help businesses transition, the ETA has established multiple support centers across Cairo offering technical assistance and guidance on registration and system integration.
These include:
- The Large Taxpayers Centre in Nasr City
- The Digital Transformation Support Centre in Lazoghly
- The Inventory and Returns Sector in Aghakhan
- The Joint-Stock Companies Tax Office
- The Investment Tax Office
- The Electronic Transactions Department headquarters in Salah Salem
Taxpayers can also receive assistance through the ETA hotline (16395) or by attending awareness seminars announced on the authority’s official website and social media pages.
Deadline pressure for small businesses
Abdel Aal urged businesses interested in the simplified accounting regime to complete their registration in the electronic systems as soon as possible.
Failure to comply, she warned, will automatically exclude companies from the simplified tax framework intended for businesses with annual revenues of up to EGP 20 million.
The policy underscores Egypt’s strategy of linking tax incentives with digital compliance, a move authorities say will modernize the tax system while supporting responsible businesses.
