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.
Medical devices will be subject to a reduced VAT rate of 5% instead of the standard 14%.
Inputs, components, and supplies used in kidney dialysis equipment and kidney filters are fully exempt from VAT.
The suspension period can be extended up to four years, subject to valid reasons and justifications accepted by the Egyptian Tax Authority.
Yes, if transportation is supervised by the Customs Authority and complies with the Customs Law.
They are now subject to the standard 14% VAT rate, allowing deduction of related production inputs.
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