- The Finance Ministry clarified that exported services are zero-rated for VAT, resolving confusion that prevented companies from claiming input VAT refunds.
- The new executive instructions specify that services provided remotely by local suppliers to clients outside Egypt are eligible for zero-rate VAT and input VAT recovery.
- The rule excludes local branches of foreign companies, after-sales services, and services related to immovable property from zero-rating.
- The move aims to boost Egyptian export revenues and unify tax treatment across all local tax offices.
Source: enterprise.news
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