As previously reported, the Egyptian parliament approved various amendments to VAT Law No. 67 of 2016 at the end of June 2025. These were enacted through Law No. 157 of 2025, published in the Official Gazette on 17 July 2025. Some of the main changes include:
- The repeal of the general exemption for crude oil, which is now subject to a 10% schedule tax (excise tax);
- The repeal of the general exemption for advertising and news agency services, which are now subject to the standard VAT rate of …