🇪🇬 Arab Republic of Egypt
VAT 14% — Full compliance with Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) requirements
VAT in Egypt
Egypt replaced its General Sales Tax (GST) with Value Added Tax (VAT) in September 2016, setting the standard rate at 14%. Administered by the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) under the Ministry of Finance, it applies to most commercial goods and services. XiKey applies the 14% ETA rate and generates compliant invoices with all required fields for the Egyptian market.
- 14% standard VAT rate
- Zero-rated: exports, diplomatic purchases
- Exempt: financial services, residential rent, educational services
- EGP with ج.م Arabic symbol
- 2 decimal places (Piastres)
- Arabic RTL invoices for Egyptian market
Egypt Compliance Requirements
Full support for ETA requirements and Egypt's advanced e-invoicing platform
ETA E-Invoicing Platform
Egypt launched a national e-invoicing platform in 2021 under the ETA, one of the most advanced e-invoicing systems in Africa and the Middle East. Mandatory for large taxpayers since November 2020 and expanding to all registered taxpayers. XiKey's e-invoicing architecture supports integration with the Egyptian ETA platform.
EGP Currency Details
The Egyptian Pound divides into 100 Piastres. XiKey formats amounts to 2 decimal places with the (ج.م) symbol on Arabic invoices and EGP on English — matching Egyptian market expectations.
ETA Invoice Requirements
The ETA requires invoices to include: Supplier name and tax registration number, customer name and tax ID (B2B), invoice date and sequential number, detailed description of goods and services, taxable amounts and 14% VAT amounts, and totals both excluding and including VAT.
Egypt-Specific Notes
Largest Arab Economy
Egypt is the largest Arab economy by GDP and population — a strategically important market for regional businesses expanding beyond the GCC. XiKey's full Arabic support and correct EGP formatting make it immediately usable in the Egyptian retail sector.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Implementation Date | 8 September 2016 |
| Standard Rate | 14% (raised from 10% in 2017) |
| E-Invoicing | Mandatory (phased from 2020) |
| Return Cycle | Monthly for large taxpayers, quarterly for small |
| Population | ~106 million (largest Arab nation) |
Ready to Deploy in Egypt?
XiKey is ready to run in Egypt today — 14% VAT, ETA-compliant invoicing, and support for Egypt's e-invoicing platform.