Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that the number of entrepreneurs and small and micro enterprise owners joining the simplified tax system since its launch in February 2025 has exceeded expectations, particularly during the final quarter of the last year. The objective, she noted, is to support content creators, start-ups and entrepreneurs in integrating into the formal economy and expanding their operations. Abdel Aal emphasised that digital transformation remains a cornerstone of tax policy reform, aimed at establishing a modern tax system that supports growth and investment. 6 of 2025, which introduced a simplified tax regime for entrepreneurs and owners of small and micro enterprises with annual turnover not exceeding EGP 20m. Registration and payment procedures have also been simplified, eliminating the need for complex accounting records or lengthy tax filings.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 16, 2026 17:03 UTC