The Egyptian Tax Authority has launched a new mobile app allowing electronic payment of real estate transaction taxes and quick issuance of tax clearance certificates. Rasha Abdel Aal, the authority's chairperson, announced this at a meeting hosted by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Egypt. The move aims to expand digital services and build trust with investors.
In a bid to streamline tax procedures, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has introduced a mobile application enabling taxpayers to pay real estate transaction taxes electronically. Rasha Abdel Aal, the authority's chairperson, made the announcement at a meeting with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Egypt on January 21, 2026.
Abdel Aal stated that the ETA will keep broadening its digital offerings in accordance with Ministry of Finance guidelines, highlighting the foreign chambers' role in advocating for investors and collecting input on the upcoming second package of tax facilitation measures. These initiatives, she said, bolster Egypt's investment environment and foster private sector partnerships.
She described the digital overhaul in tax administration as a major advancement, easing return filings, enhancing service access, cutting red tape, and promoting voluntary compliance. Abdel Aal also pointed to a simplified tax regime for firms with annual turnover up to EGP 20 million, featuring proportional income taxes from 0.4% to 1.5% and a five-year audit exemption.
The first facilitation package permitted penalty-free filing and amendments of returns, building taxpayer confidence. The second package encompasses 26 measures, including quicker VAT refunds and a 'Tax Excellence Card' for compliant entities, offering priority access to services and faster refunds.
Additionally, a centralized electronic offsetting system will balance credits and debits, while a detailed guide covers taxation of exported services, aligned with global norms. At the meeting, Abdel Aal received the Swiss Chamber's report detailing $676.4 million in Swiss investments for 2022/2023 and $600.6 million for 2023/2024, totaling $1.2-1.3 billion, alongside 443 projects creating about 25,000 direct jobs.
