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Recent tax and legal developments across the sectors we serve, with a focus on Egypt and the UAE. Briefings prepared by Fouad El-Watan.
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taxOctober 2025
Egypt Moves Construction from a 5% Schedule Tax to Standard 14% VAT: What Developers and Contractors Must Do Now
Law No. 157 of 2025 replaced the old 5% schedule tax on building and construction with the standard 14% VAT, unlocking input tax recovery but reshaping pricing, contracts and cash flow across the sector.
Real Estate & Construction · Egypt & UAE
legalJune 2025
Egypt's Property ID Law and the Coming Developer Governance Regime: A New Legal Backbone for Real Estate
Law No. 88 of 2025 assigns every Egyptian property a unique national ID and makes it a precondition for registration and utilities, while a newly drafted governance law would license and classify developers to protect buyers.
Real Estate & Construction · Egypt & UAE
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