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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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taxSeptember 2025

Egypt's 2025 Tax Overhaul Reshapes Compliance for Trading and Retail Businesses

Egypt's 2025 tax package introduces a turnover-based regime for smaller traders, extends mandatory electronic receipts to retail sales, and raises VAT on inputs retailers and contractors buy. Trading and retail operators must reassess thresholds, invoicing systems, and pricing.

Trading & Retail · Egypt & UAE
Trading & Retail
legalMarch 2026

Egypt Modernises Customs and Tax Procedure Rules: What Importers and Retailers Must Know

Amendments to the executive regulation of Egypt's Customs Law and a 2025 tax reconciliation law reshape the legal landscape for businesses that import and distribute goods. Traders gain new compliance pathways but face tighter shipment-data and warehousing controls.

Trading & Retail · Egypt & UAE

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