Rasha Abdelaal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said that the House of Representatives’ approval of the draft law extending Law No. 79 of 2016 on tax dispute resolution until 31 December 2026 reflects the state’s commitment to strengthening tax stability and fostering a more attractive investment environment. She noted that this is being achieved through the provision of swift and effective mechanisms for resolving tax disputes while avoiding lengthy litigation procedures.
She added that the renewal of the law represents a practical implementation of the directives of Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk to continue the tax reform process and build on the successes achieved through tax incentives. According to Abdelaal, this will help strengthen trust and partnership with the business community while maintaining a balance between safeguarding public revenues and taking taxpayers’ circumstances into account.
The ETA chief explained that the law has delivered significant positive results since its introduction, helping to resolve a large number of tax disputes, reduce the burden on courts and appeals committees, and accelerate the collection of tax revenues. She said these outcomes have had a positive impact on the investment climate and contributed to greater tax and legislative stability.
Abdelaal also noted that the draft law provides for the continuation of the committees established under the Tax Dispute Resolution Law, enabling them to exercise their powers, review pending applications, and receive new submissions until 31 December 2026. She said this would help prevent the accumulation of disputes and ensure their prompt resolution, giving taxpayers a genuine opportunity to settle tax disputes through streamlined procedures, thereby enhancing tax stability and supporting the investment climate.
Furthermore, she said that extending the law until 31 December 2026 offers taxpayers a valuable opportunity to resolve disputes amicably and efficiently, promoting swift justice and encouraging voluntary tax compliance. Abdelaal affirmed that the Egyptian Tax Authority remains committed to implementing the Ministry of Finance’s vision of building a more efficient and flexible tax system based on transparency, partnership and trust, while supporting economic activity, stimulating investment and advancing the state’s economic development objectives.
