Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced the start of receiving electronic tax returns for the 2025 tax year from January 1, 2026, in line with directives from Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The initiative seeks to simplify procedures for taxpayers and encourage voluntary compliance through integrated technical support.
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) commenced accepting tax returns for the 2025 tax year on January 1, 2026, aiming to streamline processes and foster voluntary compliance among taxpayers. Rasha Abdel Aal, the ETA head, stated that individuals can submit their returns from January 1 to March 31, 2026, while companies have until April 30, 2026, or four months after their fiscal year-end.
All submissions must be made electronically through the authority's official platforms. Abdel Aal specified that taxpayers linked to the First and Second Large Taxpayers Centres, the Large Free Professions Centre in Cairo, and various medium and large centres in Alexandria, Hurghada, and integrated areas in Cairo and Qalyubia must use the new core tax business system on the ETA website. Others will file via the electronic tax services portal.
To facilitate the process, the ETA is rolling out comprehensive support measures, including free daily awareness seminars conducted by specialized instructors. These sessions cover electronic filing procedures, offer hands-on help, answer queries, and resolve technical issues. The authority has also stationed technical support committees at professional syndicates, civil society organizations, chambers of commerce, and federations, alongside dedicated teams at tax offices across the country.
Abdel Aal urged taxpayers to meet the deadlines, emphasizing the ETA's dedication to a simplified, transparent tax system that builds trust. Inquiries can be directed to the ETA hotline at 16395.