Egypt’s tax reform drive boosts revenues by over third

Egypt’s tax revenues have surged by 36 percent over the past year, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Saturday.

This increase was driven by strong engagement from taxpayers following the government’s recent tax facilitation initiatives.

Speaking at a press conference, Kouchouk revealed that tax revenues increased by EGP 500 billion during the first 11 months of the 2024/2025 fiscal year, which ends on 30 June. He stressed that the rise came “without imposing any new financial burdens” and attributed the growth to tax incentives and simplification measures.

As part of the initiative, the Ministry of Finance reported the following figures:

• 110,000 requests were submitted to close old tax files


• 450,000 amended or newly filed tax returns were received under the facilitation framework


• 53,000 new taxpayers voluntarily registered in the electronic tax system

“These numbers reflect a strong start in rebuilding trust and fostering a genuine partnership with the business community,” Kouchouk said, crediting taxpayers and tax authority staff for the early success of the reforms.