When is the VAT return due in Egypt?
Form 10 is filed during the month after each monthly tax period, so the December return is due by 31 January.
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Detailed Explanation
## Monthly
The tax period is one Gregorian month. File Form 10 during the following month.
## Quarterly
Simplified-regime members under Law 6 of 2025 file quarterly. Confirm the quarterly date in your ETA account.
## Late returns
Not filing for more than 60 days after the legal period is an offence under Article 69(a) of Law 206 of 2020.
## How AccountsOS helps
Finn writes the return dates for your frequency and prepares the VAT working from your books. You file it.
Source: https://www.eta.gov.eg/ar/news/aqrar-aldrybt-ly-alqymt-almdaft-yqdm-shhryana-ly-nmwdhj-rqm10
Real-World Examples
October return
Due by 30 November.
Simplified-regime member
Files four VAT returns a year.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Filing monthly after joining the simplified regime
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AccountsOS file Form 10?
No. You or your accountant file it with the ETA.
Practical Tips
- Reconcile your e-invoice listing before filing
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