ETA Reports Over 40% Surge in Tax Revenues Without New Burdens

Egypt’s tax revenues have climbed by more than 40% without imposing new financial or administrative obligations on taxpayers, according to the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA).

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the ETA, announced the increase during a seminar organised by the Egyptian-Lebanese Businessmen Association. She attributed the surge to a combination of strategies aimed at easing compliance and incorporating previously informal businesses into the formal economy.

Abdel Aal underlined that this growth did not come at the expense of the private sector. Instead, the rise in revenue reflects recent reforms and the success of government efforts to build stronger partnerships with businesses. She described the Authority’s current strategy as a “fresh start” aligned with newly introduced tax relief measures designed to support economic activity while encouraging voluntary compliance.

These measures have been rolled out alongside regular monitoring efforts. Dedicated teams across tax offices and districts are conducting field visits to gather feedback directly from taxpayers and stakeholders. This input is being used to refine policies and improve the overall efficiency and responsiveness of the tax system.