Egypt's Tax Authority is seeking to enhance its operations through digital transformation and international cooperation. According to Rasha Abd El-Al, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, the organization is participating in meetings hosted by India as part of its presidency of the BRICS grouping for 2026. These meetings aim to foster cooperation and knowledge sharing among tax authorities from BRICS nations.
The Egyptian Tax Authority's participation is in line with directives from Finance Minister Ahmed Kujuk to strengthen international cooperation and exchange experiences with tax authorities from various countries. The goal is to leverage successful international practices in developing tax administration and enhancing the capabilities of its human cadres. This effort supports the ongoing development and modernization of Egypt's tax system.
Abd El-Al met with her Indian counterpart, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and other tax authority heads from BRICS nations. Discussions focused on exchanging experiences in developing tax work systems, digital transformation, improving services for taxpayers, and enhancing human capacity. These interactions are expected to facilitate mutual learning and cooperation among member tax authorities.
The Egyptian Tax Authority emphasized the importance of BRICS cooperation in training and capacity building. The authority aims to enable its staff to participate in joint initiatives and programs, allowing them to acquire new skills and transfer knowledge back to Egypt. This collaboration will support the development of technical and professional skills within the authority.
The meetings included representatives from various tax authorities, such as Brazil's Federal Revenue, Indonesia's Tax Authority, Iran's Tax Authority, Russia's Federal Taxation Service, and South Africa's Revenue Service. Egypt's Tax Authority also engaged in discussions on implementing a training initiative for tax cadres and exchanging best practices.
Egyptian representatives participated in discussions on human resource management practices and their development to enhance employee efficiency and institutional performance. They also contributed to a working group focused on taxpayer-centric approaches and a forum for mutual learning. Egypt presented a video lecture sharing its experience in this area, promoting knowledge sharing and cooperation among BRICS tax authorities.
The meetings also covered a report on tax progress and an update on cooperation among BRICS tax authorities. Egypt's Tax Authority was represented by Dr. Abdel Razek Shoukry, Assistant Head of the Authority, and Dr. Afaf Ibrahim, Assistant Head of International Agreements. The authority's efforts aim to modernize Egypt's tax system and enhance cooperation with international partners.
Key points
- Egypt's Tax Authority is pursuing digital transformation to enhance its operations.
- The authority is cooperating with BRICS nations to exchange experiences and best practices.
- The cooperation aims to support the development of Egypt's tax system and enhance taxpayer services.
