Egypt
0–27.5% progressive income tax · Social Insurance 11% employee · VAT 14% · Largest North African economy · Cairo/Alexandria financial hubs
Egypt Tax Facts
— 2026Quick Country Comparison
— at EGP 120,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Egypt |
|---|---|---|---|
 Egypt | EGP 87,600 | ~27% | — |
 UAE | EGP 120,000 | 0% | +EGP 32,400 |
 Saudi Arabia | EGP 120,000 | 0% | +EGP 32,400 |
 Morocco | EGP 74,400 | ~38% | −EGP 13,200 |
Egypt: 0–27.5% income tax + 11% social insurance. UAE: 0% income tax (Gulf comparison). Saudi Arabia: 0% income tax (Gulf comparison). Morocco: progressive income tax up to 38%. EGP 120,000 ≈ $2,500 USD at mid-2026 rates. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which has experienced significant depreciation since 2022 following IMF programme liberalisation. Egypt is the largest economy in North Africa and the Arab world, with over 100 million people and major cities Cairo and Alexandria. Key expat sectors include oil and gas, engineering, IT, and international development. PAYE is deducted at source via employers; the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) administers income tax. Social insurance is governed by Social Insurance Law No. 148/2019.
Moving from Egypt
Egypt attracts expat professionals in energy, construction, IT, and NGO sectors. New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed City, and the New Administrative Capital (NAC) have growing expat communities. The Egyptian Tax Authority (eta.gov.eg) is the official body for income tax matters. Egypt has tax treaties with many countries including the UK, USA, Germany, and France. Foreign nationals working in Egypt are taxed on Egypt-sourced income; residency rules apply after 183 days in a tax year.
Last Updated: June 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc