Sisi discusses gov’t measures to achieve tax stability, spur investment

Ahram Online , Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly and Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk on Tuesday to discuss measures to achieve tax stability to spur investment flows as part of the country’s efforts to boost economic growth.

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The president was briefed on the government's efforts to prepare a comprehensive package of tax incentives to govern and improve the services as well as the relationship between investors and the tax authority, according to a presidential statement.

These efforts aim to improve the tax system and realize tangible progress in terms of enhancing the confidence of the business community and building a genuine development partnership between the state and the private sector.

Egypt is currently preparing its 2024-2030 tax policy document, with a key focus on reducing the budget deficit as part of its ongoing loan program with the IMF

The upcoming 2024/2025 budget plan outlines a comprehensive vision for tax reform policies that Egypt has pledged to implement under the IMF loan program.

This includes unifying income and value-added tax systems, expanding the tax base by increasing registration rates and integrating the informal sector.

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