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Tax & VAT
Taxes in Egypt: filing, rates, obligations.
10DAYS
VAT return filing deadline after month-end
22.5%
Standard VAT rate on most supplies
32.5%
Top marginal personal income tax bracket
EGP 15,000
Annual income exemption threshold
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I need to understand my salary tax obligations
Learn how Egyptian employers withhold income tax from employee salaries, tax rates, thresholds, and what deductions apply to your monthly pay.
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I'm worried about missing my VAT return deadline
Understand VAT filing requirements in Egypt, penalties for late submission, filing procedures, and how to correct non-compliance issues.
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I'm an expat—what tax breaks do I qualify for?
Explore tax exemptions and special provisions available to expatriates working in Egypt, including income thresholds and eligibility criteria.
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Does my Egyptian employer withhold income tax from my salary automatically?
Egyptian employers are legally required to withhold and remit income tax from employee salaries under Article 14, though the obligation shifts to the employee if the employer is a non-resident.
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What happens if I don't file my VAT return on time in Egypt?
Missing a VAT filing deadline in Egypt allows the ETA to assess tax independently under Article 14, with a three-year window for amendments under Article 15.
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What tax exemptions do expats get in Egypt?
Resident expats in Egypt can claim a 4,000 EGP personal exemption and social insurance deductions under Article 13, plus pensions are fully exempt under Article 12.
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Do I Pay Egyptian Income Tax on Freelance Work?
Freelance and business income earned in Egypt is taxable under Articles 6 and 19, and expats with a permanent establishment or Egyptian-source service income must register and pay Egyptian income tax.