During the current year, the value added-tax is set at a rate of 13%; this rate is planned to increase to 14% in 2017. There are 57 goods and services that are excluded from the tax. These comprise basic foodstuffs, baby foods and medical products. The government has granted companies a transitional period of three months to implement the new fiscal regulations. By introducing the value-added tax, Egypt is fulfilling an agreement with the IMF. Cairo expects additional annual revenues estimated to amount to EUR 3 billion.
Daily News Egypt: VAT implemented, starting soon
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