E-Invoicing in Egypt

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Mandatory Electronic Invoicing in Egypt

Learn how to get your company ready to exchange documents in accordance with regulations in Egypt with the support of Comarch

How it works in Egypt?

E-invoicing system in Egypt is similar to the Italian clearance model, which requires every invoice to be reported and approved by the tax authority before its delivery to the final recipient. Tax registrants must be able to generate e-invoices in XML or JSON format and electronically sign them using HSM or USB token.

Who is obliged to use e-invoicing

E-invoicing Implementation Timeline

The timeline for implementing e-invoicing in Egypt is as follows:

Mid-April, 2022 - start of the implementation of mandatory B2B e-invoicing. 134 large enterprises were required to submit electronic invoices to the Egyptian tax authority. As part of the second implementation stage, this obligation covered another 400 companies.
April, 2023 - all companies registered for VAT in Egypt selling taxable goods or providing such services must issue e-invoices (B2B) and e-receipts (B2C). Paper documents issued after that date cannot be a basis for tax deductions.
January, 2025 - the Egyptian Tax Authorirty announced that the sixth wave of taxpayers would be obligated to issue e-receipts in B2C transactions.

How we can help

Comarch considers implementation and e-invoicing activities within regular EDI.

E-invoicing process description

Tax registrants must be able to generate e-invoices in XML or JSON format and electronically sign them using HSM or USB token. Furthermore each invoice contains dedicated UUID number, required in case of amending documents e.g. credit or debit notes, which is assigned by the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA). Once approved a notification will be sent to the issuer and recipient who, after integration with Egyptian system, are able to download the e-invoices and securely archive the data in case of any tax audit.

How integrity and authenticity may be ensured?

Invoices must be signed electronically by using HSM or USB token.

Each invoice must contain dedicated UUID number, required in case of amending documents e.g. credit or debit notes, which is assigned by the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA). Once approved a notification is sent to the issuer and recipient who, after integration with Egyptian system, are able to download the e-invoices and securely archive the data in case of any tax audit.

What is the required format of an e-invoice

Accepted formats are XML or JSON.

Why is Comarch the best choice?

We have 20+ years of experience in carrying out various EDI, e-invoicing, and other document exchange projects around the world. In those years, we have successfully connected more than 130,000 entities from over 60 countries.

1. Legal compliance
Full compliance with the latest data exchange regulations and modern data transfer standards
2. Digitization
Applying new technologies and IT solutions in order to streamline workflows and automate activities and procedures
3. Individual approach
Tailor-made solutions based on processes specific to each company – own road map and a suitable pace of changes
4.Security
Highest level of security for all sensitive and important company data

Do you want to know more?

If your company is based or has branches in the Egypt and you need to prepare your billing and tax systems to comply with the new requirements. Click on the button below to get in touch with one of our experts.

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