Electronic Invoicing in Egypt
Is e-invoicing mandatory in Egypt ?
E-invoicing is mandatory in Egypt.
Who is affected?
All VAT-registered companies operating in Egypt are required to issue e-invoices and register with the ETA (Egyptian Tax Authority).
Compliance requirements
Companies must register with the ETA, issue invoices in JSON or XML format containing a UUID, have them electronically signed by a licensed service provider, and submit them in real time for validation. After validation, the ETA notifies both seller and buyer.
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Key Deadlines
- No upcoming deadlines.
Standards & Platforms
Platform
Invoices must be submitted through the Egyptian Tax Authority’s e-invoicing portal for real-time validation.
What formats are required in Egypt?
Invoices must be submitted in JSON format to the ETA portal for validation.
Archiving in Egypt
What are the archiving requirements in Egypt?
Companies must retain registers and documents, including invoice copies, for five years following the end of the financial year in which entries are recorded, as well as for any years under open tax inspection.
Legal invoice:
- For suppliers: A legal invoice is an invoice issued in JSON format, containing a UUID code and an approved electronic signature validated by ETA.
- For buyers: A legal invoice is one that has been validated and approved by the ETA and received through the ETA portal.
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Key Actions
Ensure compliance: Register with the ETA and issue invoices in electronic format
Archive properly: Store validated invoices electronically for five years, ensuring access for tax audits if requested.
Egyptian e-invoicing and archiving requirements at a glance:
| Requirement | Status | Timeline |
| B2G | Mandatory | From 2020 |
| B2B | Mandatory | Gradually from 2020 |
Supplier requirement: Egyptian suppliers must issue e-invoices in JSON format with UUID and submit them through the ETA portal for validation.
Buyer requirement: Egyptian buyers must receive invoices through the ETA platform in electronic format.
Archiving requirement: E-invoices must be stored electronically for five years after the fiscal year ends.
