The Egyptian tax authority has announced that pharmacies and establishments subject to the tax system must prepare to deal with the e-invoice and e-receipt system. This move is part of the country's digital transformation of tax transactions. As such, pharmacy owners must understand the registration steps and basic requirements. The authority has clarified that e-invoices are for business-to-business transactions, while e-receipts are for business-to-consumer transactions.
According to the Egyptian Tax Authority, e-invoices are for transactions between companies and establishments, while e-receipts are for transactions with the final consumer. To join the e-receipt system, taxpayers must first be registered in the e-invoice system, and a decision from the authority's head and coding of goods and services are required. The authority has outlined basic requirements for registration, including obtaining an electronic signature or seal and coding goods and services according to approved codes.
The tax authority provides a dedicated page for registration on the system, which includes self-registration procedures and guides. Pharmacy owners must provide required data, including establishment and representative information, such as registration numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, and representative data. They must also obtain an electronic signature certificate and prepare service and product codes.
For pharmacies dealing with final consumers, the relevant issue may be e-receipts rather than e-invoices, depending on the applicable enforcement decision. The authority notes that the e-receipt system requires technical integration and registration of point-of-sale devices when using POS systems. Pharmacy owners should verify which system applies to their business.
The tax authority has allocated a hotline, 16395, for inquiries and technical support related to the e-invoice system. Additionally, it has published email addresses for support and inquiries. These resources aim to assist taxpayers, including pharmacy owners, with registration and technical issues.
To register for the e-invoicing system, pharmacies must fulfill specific requirements. These include integrating electronically with the e-invoicing system and obtaining the required electronic signature or seal. Taxpayers can refer to the authority's website for detailed guidelines and support.
Pharmacy owners are advised to promptly address any registration issues. Those facing difficulties can reach out to the authority's support team via phone or email. The authority encourages taxpayers to comply with the new system, which aims to enhance tax transactions' efficiency and transparency.
Key points
- Pharmacies must register for Egypt's e-invoicing and e-receipt systems.
- The systems are part of Egypt's digital transformation of tax transactions.
- Taxpayers can seek support via a dedicated hotline and email addresses.
