Ministry of Finance Launches Egypt’s First Real Estate Tax App

The Ministry of Finance has launched Egypt's first mobile application for real estate tax services while raising the exemption threshold for family primary residences to EGP 8 million.

According to the ministry, the measures are intended to simplify procedures, expand digital services and encourage voluntary tax compliance. The new app allows taxpayers to file property tax returns, make advance payments, settle outstanding liabilities and apply electronically for exemptions on family primary residences without visiting tax offices.

Owners of multiple properties will also be able to submit a single tax return, while electronic payment receipts will now be officially recognised. The ministry said exemption requests for family homes can be submitted through the electronic filing system.

Tax incentives have also been introduced for those filing within the legal deadline. Residential units will receive a 25% tax discount, while non-residential properties will qualify for a 10% reduction. The discount rises to 30% for taxpayers making advance payments ranging from EGP 200 to EGP 1,000, depending on the property type. A smart indicative pricing map for built properties is also being prepared to help standardise valuation criteria.

Under the new measures, no real estate tax will be levied on properties that have been destroyed or rendered unusable due to extraordinary circumstances. Settlement incentives will remain available until October 2nd. Taxpayers who settle their principal liabilities by that date will have late-payment charges waived, while ongoing disputes can be resolved by paying 70% of the amount due.

The package also includes the withdrawal of appeals currently filed by the Real Estate Tax Authority and the abolition of its ability to challenge rental values set by official valuation committees. Taxpayers will additionally be able to pay liabilities and late-payment charges in instalments through electronic payment channels.