Egypt simplified VAT for non-resident e-commerce

The Egyptian Finance Ministry has implemented a range of VAT registration and compliance easements to assist non-resident goods and digital services e-commerce businesses to comply with the VAT rules.

The changes include:

• A simplified VAT registration process for non-residents
• Withdrawing the obligation to appoint a fiscal representative
• Confirmed the obligation for non-resident providers to charge VAT to Egyptian consumers for purchases on goods and services