- On November 17, 2024, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) issued Instruction No. 78 of 2024.
- This new instruction cancels previous Instructions No. 5 and 6 of 2019.
- The prior instructions imposed a 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) on amounts transferred from foreign companies to their agents, representatives, and branches in Egypt.
- The new instruction is effective immediately from its issuance date.
- Any VAT or scheduled tax collected before this instruction must still be remitted to the ETA on time.
- The update indicates a significant change in the VAT treatment of exported services, potentially allowing for a 0% VAT rate.
- This change aims to reduce the tax burden on exported services and improve the business environment in Egypt.
Source: deloitte.com
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