Egyptian Finance Minister, Ahmed Kujok, has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting property tax returns until the end of December 2026. This move aims to provide more time for citizens to benefit from new facilities and incentives. Additionally, the deadline for submitting settlement applications in tax disputes and exemption from late fees has been extended by six months until April 2, 2027.
According to Minister Kujok, citizens have responded positively to the initiative, with over 2 million properties registered on the mobile application within 100 days. Around 1.5 million citizens have created electronic accounts on the mobile application, and 1.2 million tax returns have been received. The minister expressed gratitude to citizens for their cooperation and trust in the government's efforts.
The Ministry of Finance plans to develop the mobile application further to improve services and provide better support to citizens. The system will be upgraded to handle a large number of users and provide enhanced technical support. This move is expected to address any challenges faced by citizens during the registration and tax return submission process.
Minister Kujok emphasized that the government will work on incorporating feedback and suggestions from citizens, the media, and social media platforms. This will help in refining the tax system and making it more efficient. The government's efforts aim to provide a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for citizens.
Rami Youssef, Assistant Minister for Tax Policies, stated that there will be extensive meetings with business community representatives to explain the new tax facilitation package. The government will also establish communication channels and technical support teams to improve service efficiency. The Ministry will monitor the service improvement process daily to ensure better assistance to citizens.
The extension of the settlement application deadline applies to existing tax disputes between taxpayers and the Real Estate Tax Authority. This includes disputes currently registered or pending before courts of various degrees, regardless of the case status. The move aims to provide relief to taxpayers and encourage them to settle their disputes with the tax authorities.
The government's decision to extend deadlines and improve services reflects its commitment to supporting citizens and businesses. By providing more time for tax returns and settlement applications, the government aims to increase compliance and reduce tax disputes. The upgraded mobile application and technical support will help citizens navigate the tax system more efficiently.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has extended the deadline for property tax returns and settlement applications to provide more time for citizens to benefit from new facilities and incentives.
- Over 2 million properties have been registered on the mobile application, and 1.2 million tax returns have been received.
- The government plans to upgrade the mobile application and provide enhanced technical support to improve services.
