Final deadline for tax dispute settlement requests is 30 June: ETA chief
Abdel Aal stated that the Authority has taken significant steps to streamline the process for taxpayers by making all relevant forms accessible electronically via the Authority's official portal. This move comes as part of the government's broader digital transformation agenda, in line with directives issued by the Minister of Finance to expand and facilitate electronic tax services.
The initiative aims to reduce burdens on taxpayers, enhance tax fairness, increase the efficiency of the tax system, and save both time and effort by eliminating the need for in-person visits to tax offices.
Among the forms now available online are the application for settling tax disputes under Law No. 160 of 2024, the real estate transaction tax form, and the tax form for transactions involving unlisted securities. Abdel Aal confirmed that all these documents are easily downloadable and can be submitted electronically through the Authority's portal.
She urged taxpayers with pending disputes to promptly access the portal and submit their applications before the deadline. To support taxpayers throughout the process, the Authority has provided extensive technical assistance and guidance tools, including the dedicated hotline (16395), which is available to respond to inquiries regarding procedures, documentation, and application requirements.
Abdel Aal reiterated the Egyptian Tax Authority's commitment to building stronger trust and cooperation with the taxpaying community. She emphasised that the Authority continues to focus on transparency, procedural simplification, and strengthening governance in order to foster an investment-friendly environment and support the development of a modern, integrated tax administration system.
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