The Egyptian Ministry of Finance announced on September 29, 2026, that it is extending the deadline for property tax declarations until December 2026. The initial deadline was set for September 30. This extension aims to allow taxpayers to benefit from new tax facilities and incentives. The decision comes after over 2 million properties were registered and 1.2 million tax declarations were received within the first 100 days of launching the system.
The new tax law, which concerns only 2 million residential and non-residential units, offers several incentives. These include a 25% reduction in tax value for residential properties and a 10% reduction for non-residential properties. An additional 5% reduction is offered for early payment. Furthermore, taxpayers are exempt from penalties for previous years. The exemption threshold for primary family residences has been raised to 8 million Egyptian pounds, up from 2 million previously.
The Ministry of Finance has also improved the application process for property tax declarations. Over 1.5 million citizens have created electronic accounts, and the application has received 1.2 million tax declarations. The ministry plans to continue developing the mobile application and simplifying procedures based on user feedback. This aims to handle the increasing number of registrations efficiently.
In addition to extending the tax declaration deadline, the Ministry of Finance is also extending the period for amicable settlement of tax disputes. The new deadline for settlement is April 2, 2027, with exemptions from late penalties. This extension applies to disputes between taxpayers and the real estate tax administration, whether registered or examined in courts at various stages.
The extension of the deadline for amicable settlement of tax disputes is part of the government's efforts to ease tax burdens on citizens. It applies to disputes recorded with tax appeal commissions or examined by them at any stage of the procedure. This move is expected to help reduce the number of tax disputes and encourage taxpayers to comply with tax laws.
According to Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, the application has seen significant engagement from taxpayers. The ministry is committed to addressing concerns and improving the application to facilitate the declaration process. The improvements will focus on absorbing the growing number of registrations and enhancing user experience.
The Egyptian government's efforts to streamline tax declarations and provide incentives aim to increase tax compliance and reduce disputes. The extension of deadlines and improvements to the application process are part of these efforts. Taxpayers now have more time to declare their properties and benefit from the new incentives.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has extended the property tax declaration deadline to December 2026, offering incentives such as tax reductions and exemptions.
- Over 2 million properties have been registered, and 1.2 million tax declarations have been received since the launch of the system.
- The deadline for amicable settlement of tax disputes has also been extended to April 2, 2027, with exemptions from late penalties.
