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.
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Saft Validator · about 1 month ago
On 20 March 2026 Angola’s AGT exempted taxpayers who issue electronic invoices from the obligation to submit SAF‑T files, simplifying compliance for those already on the e‑invoicing system. The exemption covers large taxpayers, government suppliers and, from 1 October 2026, all remaining VAT‑regime taxpayers, while accounting and inventory SAF‑T obligations remain unchanged.
The certificates remain valid until 30 June 2026.
Those whose certificates expired on 31 March 2026 and 18 April 2026 must renew before 30 June 2026.
They must submit electronically via the SAP system before the 30 June deadline.
They must visit the relevant office in person before 30 June 2026.
This summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 27 April 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Egypt. The original source is Daily News Egypt.
