On 22 June 2023, the Ministery of Finance Decree No. 160 of 2023 came into effect, introducing VAT (Value-Added Tax) on non-resident digital and remote services.
The decree affects non-resident (foreign) operators of electronic distribution platforms (EDPs) that offer remote services to Egyptian residents. Rendering a remote service now entails an obligation for VAT to be paid in Egypt.
Furthermore, the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) issued detailed guidelines to the decree, informing vendors and …