Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, announced that the second package of tax facilitation measures includes a series of significant legislative amendments aimed at supporting economic activity while simplifying the tax system. Abdel Aal explained that the package introduces amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, under which medical devices will be subject to a reduced VAT rate of 5% instead of the standard 14%. In addition, inputs, components, and supplies used in kidney dialysis equipment and kidney filters will be fully exempt from VAT. She added that the package allows for an extension of the suspension period for VAT payment on machinery, equipment, and medical devices used in industrial production. The total suspension period may now reach up to four years, subject to valid reasons and justifications accepted by the Egyptian Tax Authority.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 13, 2026 18:19 UTC