Real questions. Useful answers.

No. Tax registration when starting an activity is distinct from VAT registration. Having a tax file does not automatically mean you must charge VAT; this depends on your activity, turnover and any specific registration rules that apply.

For a business making taxable supplies, the general threshold is EGP 500,000 in total taxable and exempt sales during a financial year or part of it. Registration without this threshold applies to specified categories, including commercial importers, exporters, distribution agents and schedule-tax goods and services, subject to the law.

ETA guidance lists a national ID, lease or ownership document, utility bill and, for a legal entity, the company contract. If you work from the home address shown on your ID, the guidance permits an ID copy and a written declaration. Confirm your circumstances with the relevant tax office.

E-invoices cover transactions between businesses and registered taxpayers. E-receipts cover sales to final consumers. If your business serves both, you may need both systems, subject to the applicable mandatory rollout decisions.

A PDF alone does not prove that an invoice was issued through the system. An e-invoice must meet ETA requirements and has a unique UUID that can be tracked. Check the document and its status in the system, not just its printed appearance.

The procedure depends on the error, document status and permitted time limit. It may involve cancellation and replacement within the legal window, or a linked credit or debit note. After the rejection window, the buyer should coordinate with the issuer on the appropriate adjustment note.

Prepare system registration, the appropriate electronic signature, product and service codes, and your issuance method or accounting-system integration. Check customer, item and tax data, then monitor the document's receipt and status in the system after submission.

Check registration details, reconcile revenue and expenses with invoices, receipts and supporting documents, and verify tax amounts and required fields. Retain the supporting records, then file and pay by the deadline applicable to your case.

Yes. Law 6 of 2025 provides a regime for businesses with annual turnover of up to EGP 20 million, subject to its conditions. Joining requires an electronic Form 1/10 application. Review suitability and obligations first: leaving the regime is permitted only after at least five years.

GAFI offers electronic incorporation. Create an account and select the legal form to view its documents and fees. Submit company details and documents for review, then pay the fees and sign the incorporation documents electronically. Requirements vary by legal form and activity.

Do not assume it does. Some activities need separate licences or approvals from the responsible authorities. GAFI lists these among its post-incorporation services, so check the requirements for your activity and location before starting operations.

Prepare employee details, salaries and benefits paid, applicable deductions and exemptions, tax withheld and paid, and workforce changes during the period. Reconciling these records throughout the year helps prepare the annual reconciliation and identify discrepancies early.

Cost depends on the service, workload, condition of the records and required procedures. We review your needs and explain the scope and cost before starting.

Describe your activity, legal structure if applicable, required service and relevant period. Mention any official notice or existing deadline. We will identify the documents needed for your case.

The office has two Alexandria branches: Raml Station and Moharram Bek. Contact us by phone or WhatsApp to arrange a visit and discuss documents.