Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait clarified that Egypt does not levy value-added tax (VAT) in foreign currency on imports but rather on goods and services typically transacted in foreign currency, as stated in a Cabinet release. VAT deductions in foreign currency are applicable to purchases made in hard currency at tourist and other establishments.
Source: GVC
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