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Tax and legal alerts as they are issued, English translations of new Egyptian decrees, and longer guides — written and signed by the partners who do the work.
Law 206 of 2020
Where and in what language must a foreign group's Egyptian entity keep its books? What the commerce and tax procedure laws say on place and language, and producing the books.
Who needs a local or master file in Egypt? Anyone whose related-party dealings in the tax period exceed EGP 30 million, the limit since 18 December 2025. Disclosure is always due.
Which texts govern transfer pricing in Egypt today? Article 30 of the Income Tax Law, Articles 38 to 40 of its regulations as amended in 2018, and the 2023 related-person test.
What did Law 151 change in Egypt's property disposal tax? The rate stays 2.5%, payment is due within 60 days, and the contract value stands unless the ETA proves otherwise.
Who must issue Egypt's electronic receipt? A registered seller to final consumers, once a decision covers it. All scheduled dates have passed; receipts are due within 24 hours.
When must dissolving an Egyptian company go to the members, and what may its liquidator do? The authorities get 120 days to state claims; the final return is due within 60 days.
What tax rate applies to a business in Egypt with turnover up to EGP 20 million? Between 0.4% and 1.5% of turnover, by a five-year election under Law 6 of 2025.
What is the deadline to contest an Egyptian tax assessment? Thirty days from learning of it, or it becomes final; then two committees and sixty days to go to court.
When may Egypt's Tax Authority examine your return? At least ten days' notice, fifteen days to produce documents, and five years after which it cannot assess or amend.
Which Egyptian companies must appoint an auditor? Five categories under the Companies Law, and the auditor's own eligibility turns on registration after a set training period.
How do customer, vendor and stock balances move into Odoo without breaking the tie-out to the old system? Import in order, post invoice by invoice, then lock the period.
Who must keep regular books? Since 29 July 2026 every Egyptian trading, industrial, craft or professional taxpayer must, whatever its turnover, unless under a simplified regime.