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Law 6 of 2025
When does an Egyptian company need tax advice before acting? At set-up, on an examination notice or assessment, before related-party deals or paying non-residents, and on new laws.
Is an Egyptian business assessed on turnover for 2023 and 2024? Yes, if turnover is up to EGP 10m and the tax is not final: never below its return, unless it elects ordinary rules.
Do Egypt's freelancers and content creators need to register for tax? Yes, once they start; income is taxed on net profit, or on turnover under the simplified regime.
How many years can a tax loss be carried forward in Egypt? Five, used in strict order, never renewed, with separate rules for long-term contracts and several income sources.
Which legal form for an Egyptian startup, and what does an offshore holding change? It keeps the Egyptian company in Egyptian tax, and may be resident itself.
What are Egypt's income tax, VAT, dividend and late payment rates for 2026? Tables of the rates and thresholds in force, each with its article and law.
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.
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.
Has your turnover reached Egypt's VAT registration threshold? EGP 500,000 within the fiscal year, 30 days to apply, or the ETA registers the business itself.