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Egypt
Covered by Complyance
Covered by Complyance
Egypt has implemented a full pre-clearance model e‑invoicing system for VAT-registered companies, rolled out in stages from mid‑2022 and fully mandatory by April 1, 2023. It covers B2G, B2B, and B2C transactions.
E-invoicing
Status
Mandatory
Format
XML/JSON
Infrastructure
ETA Invoicing Portal
Model
Clearance
E-reporting
Status
Mandatory same‑day reporting of every invoice and receipt from January 1, 2023.
Format
JSON or XML submission via Nafeza APIs.
Scope & deadline
Each invoice or receipt issued requires real-time submission.
More info
Tax authority
Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) via Nafeza portal.
Archiving period
7 years.
E-signature
Mandatory using HSM or USB token device certified by ETA.
Regulation
National law implementing mandatory e‑invoicing and e‑receipt requirements under the VAT law and customs regulations.
Note: We gather our information from government sources and do our best to keep it current. If there are any new updates, we'll make sure to reflect them here as soon as possible.
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