Egypt has a capital gain tax rate of 0, 10, or 22.5%, depending on the type of gain. Taxpayers have the option to use the prepayment method, where they can pay 60% of the previous year's declared tax or the estimated amount for the current year in three installments. This exempts them from complying with local income withholding tax rules. The general corporate income tax rate is 22.5%, and the general value-added tax rate is 14%. The due date for estimated tax payments and tax returns is within four months after the end of the fiscal year. Withholding tax rates for non-residents on dividends, interest, and royalties range from 5-10%, while for residents, it is not applicable.
Egypt Tax Brief
Time of Update 4/05/2026
Egypt Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
General CIT Rate:
22.5
CIT Return Due Date:
Within four months after the end of the fiscal year.
CIT Payment Due Date:
Within four months after the end of the fiscal year.
CIT Estimated Payment Due Date:
Egyptian taxpayers have the option to use the prepayment method. This means that they can pay 60% of the previous year's declared tax (or the estimated amount for the current year) to the Egyptian Tax Authority in three installments. If they choose to do so, they do not have to comply with the local income withholding tax rules (their income will not be subjected to local withholding tax).
Egypt Withholding Tax (WHT)
Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty):
5-10/0/0
None-Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty):
5-10/0/20
Egypt Value-Added Tax (VAT)
General VAT Rate:
14
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Egypt Capital Gain Tax (CGT)
General Capital Gain Tax Rate:
0, 10 or 22.5
Egypt Effective Tax Rate (ETR)
Composite Effective Average Tax Rate:
20.81%
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate:
14.44%
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Egypt Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
The corporate income tax rate is set at 22.5%, with returns and final payments due within four months from the end of the financial year. Taxpayers have the option to use an advance payment method where they can pay 60% of the previous year’s tax or an estimate in three equal installments.
2.
Egypt Personal Income Tax (PIT)
Personal income tax has a headline rate of 27.5%, with returns due by March 31. The final payment date is not specified, but payments are generally due within 15 days after each month for those receiving employment income.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/egypt/corporate/other-taxes
3.
Egypt Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Value-added tax (VAT) is levied at 14%, applicable to most goods and services. A reduced rate of 5% applies to machinery and equipment used for industrial production, while some basic goods and services are exempt. VAT is also applied to imported goods and services, with a reverse charge mechanism for non-resident providers.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/egypt/corporate/other-taxes
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