- Egypt amended value-added taxes on cigarettes and alcoholic drinks
- A new levy on crude oil was introduced
- These changes are part of IMF-backed reforms to boost revenue
- Alcoholic beverages will have price increases based on alcohol content
- All types of alcoholic drinks will see a 15 percent hike for the next three years, then 12 percent thereafter
- Cigarettes will have a price increase of 5 to 8 Egyptian pounds per pack depending on type and origin
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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