Guidelines for VAT Refund Requests by Egyptian Tax Authority: Key Requirements and Procedures

• Taxpayers must provide all documents before submitting a VAT refund request to avoid rejection
• The legal period for requesting a VAT refund is five years from the date of tax payment
• Do not include the VAT to be refunded in the cost
• Submit a production equation when requesting a refund for exported and locally manufactured goods
• As of July 1, 2023, paper invoices are not accepted as proof for VAT refund requests
• For supporting documents and FAQs on VAT refund procedures, visit the provided link

Source: eta.gov.eg

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