Tax and accounting in Egypt

Self-employed or running a company in Egypt: what to know

Each topic below links to a free Guide that cites the official sources. Read it here, or add the Guides to the AI you already use and ask your own question.

How do I register a business in Egypt?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the EG Formation Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Egypt?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the EG Income Tax Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 3 more Egypt Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Egypt?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Egypt VAT Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Egypt?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the EG Payroll Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more Egypt Guide on this below.

What records does a business in Egypt have to keep?

The books the law requires, how they are kept and how long to keep them. Read the EG Bookkeeping Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.