The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) is ramping up efforts to raise awareness of its newly introduced tax facilities designed to support the formalisation and expansion of micro and small enterprises. Chairperson Rasha Abdel Aal outlined the benefits of the simplified system introduced under Law No. 6 of 2025, which targets self-employed professionals and freelancers with annual turnovers below EGP 20 million.
With proportional tax rates ranging from 0.4% to 1.5%, the new regime aims to accelerate economic inclusion by encouraging informal businesses to register and take advantage of full waivers on past dues and penalties.
In addition to simplified rates, registered taxpayers are granted a five-year exemption from tax inspection, according to Ragab Mahrous, Advisor to the ETA Chair, who highlighted these incentives during a recent awareness campaign. The ETA has also made strides in digital transformation, with initiatives such as e-invoicing, real-time taxpayer support, and a unified payroll tax system. Mohsen El-Gayar, General Manager of Customer Service, further noted that Law No. 5 of 2025—effective until 12 August—provides a critical opportunity for taxpayers to settle disputes from 2020 to 2024 without penalties, reinforcing trust and voluntary compliance in Egypt’s evolving tax ecosystem.