Other Briefings
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Sign Visa Exemption Agreement for Official Passport Holders
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports to facilitate official travel and strengthen bilateral coordination. The move reflects broader efforts by both countries to deepen political cooperation while expanding trade and investment ties, which have continued to grow through 2025.
Tax Treatment of Vacation Rentals in Egypt: What Property Owners and Foreign Investors Need to Know
Vacation rentals in Egypt are taxable when they generate recurring income, and owners must comply with income tax, VAT (in some cases), and property tax rules based on how the property is actually used. Maintaining proper records, understanding licensing and rental regulations, and using professional property management or accounting support can help owners reduce tax risks and manage their investment effectively.
Egypt’s Renewable Energy Pivot: Investment Trends and Outlook
Egypt’s renewable energy transition is advancing through asset privatization, large-scale Chinese and European investment, and integrated energy–water infrastructure, positioning renewables as a core pillar of economic reform and climate resilience.
Steps to Set Up a Business in Egypt’s Public Free Zones
How to register and operate your business in Egypt’s public free zones. We review the application steps, fees, guarantees and more.
Egypt Eliminates Capital Gains on Stock Transactions: Implications for Investors
Egypt has eliminated capital gains tax on stock transactions, introducing a low, fixed stamp duty to simplify compliance market participation.
Egypt’s Public Free Zones Explained: Tax Breaks, Exports, and Investor Benefits
Egypt’s new public free zones come with incentives, customs exemptions, and export-only production rules to reach US$140 billion in exports.
Egypt Amended VAT Law: What Businesses Need to Know
Egypt’s amended VAT Law expands the tax base by removing key exemptions and revising rates, affecting several sectors to comply.
Egypt Introduces Targeted VAT Amendments to Broaden Tax Base
Egypt has enacted targeted VAT amendments, expanding the tax base in construction, real estate, energy, tobacco and alcohol, while preserving exemptions for essentials and promoting digital invoicing to boost equity and compliance.
Egypt Offers 15% Suez Canal Discount to Regain Trade Flow
Egypt introduces a 15 percent discount on Suez Canal transit fees to offset trade losses from Red Sea disruptions. A look at the background, impact, and implications for global business.
Egypt’s New Labor Law: Modern Employment Framework, Alignment with Global Standards
Egypt’s New Labor Law, introduces modern employment structures, updated parental protections, and streamlined dispute resolution.
