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What is Tax Registration Number (TRN)?

The number that identifies a taxpayer with the Egyptian Tax Authority, printed on the tax card. ETA documents show it as nine digits.

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Example

A new LLC receives its TRN on registration and quotes it on every return and e-invoice.

How Tax Registration Number (TRN) works in Egypt

The TRN is separate from the Commercial Register number. Users register on the ETA e-services portal and can link an existing TRN to their account. The amended Unified Tax Procedures Law also allows a temporary tax card valid for 8 months.

Source: Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA)

Related terms

Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA)

The Egyptian Tax Authority, under the Ministry of Finance, collects income tax, VAT and salary tax and runs the e-invoice, e-receipt and unified payroll systems.

GAFI

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, which runs company incorporation services in Egypt.

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