Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the latest amendments to the State Financial Resources Development Fee Law are part of efforts to develop and simplify the mechanisms for applying a number of existing fees and address areas where practical implementation has shown a need for greater clarity and consistency.
Regarding the fee imposed on departure from Egyptian territory, Abdel Aal said the fee has already been in place for years and that the latest amendment standardises its value at EGP 100 for foreigners leaving the country, replacing the different amounts that applied in certain cases.
She said the move will simplify implementation procedures and ensure uniform treatment.
Abdel Aal added that standardising the departure fee came in response to requests from tourism companies to unify the fee and simplify the mechanism for applying it. This will provide greater clarity and stability in procedures and facilitate the handling of the fee for both companies and citizens, she said.
She stressed that the amendments form part of the Ministry of Finance’s approach of continuously reviewing financial legislation and procedures, simplifying them and addressing challenges that emerge during practical implementation, with the aim of clarifying obligations and making the rules easier to apply.
Abdel Aal added that the Egyptian Tax Authority is committed to explaining legislative amendments and their implementation mechanisms to citizens and the business community and providing the information necessary to ensure the proper application of the law.
