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Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk has issued Decree No. 167 of 2025, extending the period for tax settlement under Law No. 5 of 2025 by an additional three months, from May 13 to August 12, 2025.
The move comes in direct response to requests from taxpayers and the business community, aiming to build trust and enhance cooperation between the state and taxpayers.
Key Highlights of the Decision:
- The extension applies to Article (2), Paragraph 2/1, and Article (6) of Law No. 5 of 2025.
- Taxpayers now have until August 12, 2025, to benefit from tax settlement facilities.
- The initiative supports resolving disputes and clearing pending tax files.
- The ETA pledges technical support and awareness efforts throughout the extension period.
💬 Statements from Rasha Abdel Aal
“This extension is a valuable opportunity to settle disputes, enhance cooperation, and build long-term trust with taxpayers.”
“Minister Kouchouk has shown great flexibility and responsiveness to taxpayer demands, ensuring the success of these new tax facilities.”
Abdel Aal praised the Finance Ministry’s commitment to transparent implementation and emphasized that the ETA will continue its outreach efforts to maximize taxpayer benefit from the initiative.
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