When is the final deadline for renewing expired VAT registration certificates in Egypt?

The final deadline is June 30, 2026.

Which VAT registration certificates are affected by the extension?

Certificates that expired on March 31, 2026, and April 18, 2026.

What is the new validity period for VAT registration certificates in Egypt?

Certificates will remain valid until June 30, 2026.

Egypt extends VAT registration certificate validity to June 30th

Egyptian Tax Authority extends VAT certificate validity to June 30

Daily News Egypt · about 13 hours ago

The Egyptian Tax Authority has extended the validity of VAT registration certificates until 30 June 2026. Taxpayers whose certificates expired on 31 March or 18 April 2026 must renew before the deadline, with integrated offices required to submit electronically via SAP and non-integrated offices in person.

VAT exemptions, extended payment suspension introduced in new tax facilitation package

DailyNewsEgypt · 3 months ago

Egypt's tax authority announced a new facilitation package that reduces the VAT rate on medical devices to 5%, fully exempts inputs for kidney dialysis equipment, extends VAT payment suspension up to four years for industrial machinery, and exempts transit services under customs supervision. It also standardizes the 14% VAT rate on soap and industrial detergents for household use, allowing input deductions. These measures aim to support healthcare, manufacturing, and transit trade.

KRA Announces New VAT Return Rules for Exporters Starting May 2026

Kenyans · about 9 hours ago

The Kenya Revenue Authority will integrate export VAT return data from its integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) with the iTax filing platform effective May 2026. Exporters will see validated export values automatically prefilled in their VAT returns, but must capture their PIN and a valid TIMS/eTIMS zero‑rated invoice number when lodging export documents in iCMS. Only transactions validated and linked to the taxpayer’s PIN and invoice will be accepted in VAT returns.

Kenya cuts fuel VAT to 13% on inflation pressure

VatCalc · 12 days ago

Kenya has temporarily reduced VAT on petrol and diesel from 16% to 13% for a three‑month period, effective 15 April to 14 July 2026. The measure, announced under Legal Notice No. 69, aims to ease inflationary pressure from rising global energy prices.

Liberia GST increase to 13% from 1 May 2026

VatCalc · 17 days ago

Liberia will raise its standard Goods and Services Tax from 12% to 13% effective 1 May 2026, a delay from the originally planned 1 January 2026. The country will also introduce an 18% Value Added Tax regime on 1 January 2027, replacing the existing GST. GST remains zero‑rated for exports and 15% for telecommunications, and businesses cannot deduct GST incurred.

Zambia cuts fuel VAT to 0% to ease price pressure

VatCalc · 27 days ago

Zambia has introduced a temporary 0% VAT rate on petrol and diesel imports to curb rising fuel costs and stabilize inflation. The zero‑rating will apply from April to June 2026, allowing suppliers to recover input VAT while reducing end‑user prices. The measure is set to be reviewed after the three‑month period.