# What is VAT (Egypt)?

Country: Egypt

Value added tax under Law 67 of 2016. The general rate is 14%, with the Schedule Tax on listed goods and services and a list of exempt supplies.

## Current rate (Monthly tax periods. Quarterly for simplified-regime businesses under Law 6 of 2025.)

14% general rate.

## Example

A registered company that sells EGP 100,000 of standard-rated services charges EGP 14,000 of VAT.

## How VAT (Egypt) works in Egypt

Registration is mandatory once taxable and exempt sales over the previous 12 months reach EGP 500,000. Importers for trade, exporters and distribution agents register whatever their turnover. A business below the threshold may register voluntarily.

Source: https://eta.gov.eg/en/node/220

## Related terms

- [Form 10 (VAT return)](https://accounts-os.com/eg/glossary/form-10-egypt)
- [Schedule Tax](https://accounts-os.com/eg/glossary/schedule-tax-egypt)
- [E-invoice (ETA)](https://accounts-os.com/eg/glossary/e-invoice-egypt)