Egypt’s Tax Authority has issued new executive instructions establishing a unified VAT refund framework. The new system introduces an electronic completion platform, shortens refund processing to 20 days, and sets a two‑day review period with email notifications for missing documents. The framework also prioritises white‑listed companies and requires electronic invoice statements for refund claims.
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DailyNewsEgypt · 15 days ago
Egypt's parliament approved amendments to the VAT law, cutting the VAT rate on medical devices to 5% and introducing a schedule tax on natural gas. The changes also reduce the refund period for credit balances, extend the suspension period for VAT payments on machinery and equipment, and provide faster refunds for certain small enterprises. The law will take effect the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Zawya · 24 days ago
Egypt’s Tax Authority has drafted VAT amendments that lower the rate on medical devices to 5% from 14% and exempt manufacturing inputs for dialysis equipment and kidney filters. The changes aim to reduce costs for healthcare providers and boost domestic medical manufacturing.
DailyNewsEgypt · about 2 months ago
Egypt’s Tax Authority has issued new executive instructions to streamline VAT refund processing. The reforms cut the refund period to 20 days, shorten review time to two working days, and set clear notification and document‑submission deadlines. The changes aim to improve speed, accuracy and digital integration for taxpayers.
Zawya · 2 months ago
The Egyptian Tax Authority has extended the validity of VAT registration certificates until June 30, 2026, giving taxpayers who had certificates expire on March 31 or April 18, 2026, additional time to renew. The extension is the final opportunity; the deadline will not be extended further.
Daily News Egypt · 2 months 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.
DailyNewsEgypt · 6 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.
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Key Takeaways
An electronic completion system is used to send and respond to all VAT refund requests.
The refund period has been reduced to 20 days.
The review period for applications has been cut to two working days.
Applicants have a maximum of 10 working days to submit outstanding documents.
They will notify applicants via email on the day following the expiry of the two‑day review period.
Primary source
Read the full article at ZawyaThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 18 May 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Egypt. The original source is Zawya.
