MENA · ETA (Egyptian Tax Authority)
Egypt
Updated in last 30 days·Atlas data current as of
Universal mandate live. B2B/B2G phased 2020-2023; B2C e-Receipt rolling out wave-by-wave since 2022. ETA-issued GS1 codes mandatory for all goods.
// Phased rollout
- 15 Nov 2020 · livePhase 1 — largeFirst wave of large taxpayers.
- 01 Apr 2023 · liveAll B2BFull B2B coverage.
- 01 Jul 2022 · liveB2C e-Receipt wavesPhased B2C e-receipts continuing through 2026.
// Penalties
EGP 20,000 to 100,000 per offence; reverse charge denial for non-compliant invoices.
// What you have to do
- Confirm which of your flows are in scopeB2B is mandatory, B2G is mandatory, B2C is mandatory.
- Emit JSON / XML (ETA schema)Your ERP must produce this syntax, not a PDF or a print stream.
- Connect via ETA E-Invoicing portal APIThis is the channel, separate from the format. Most projects underestimate it.
- Plan for the Clearance modelThe regulator validates before the invoice is legally issued, so a rejection blocks the sale. Build the rejection path first.
- Retain for 5 yearsArchive the structured original, not a rendering of it.
- Understand the exposureEGP 20,000 to 100,000 per offence; reverse charge denial for non-compliant invoices.
// ERP implementation notes
SAP S/4HANA (incl. DRC) & SAP ECC
SAP DRC Egypt: EG_INVOICE eDocument; OAuth2 token to ETA portal.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O + Business Central)
D365 F&O Egypt ER configuration; partner connector for ETA submission.
// Frequently asked questions
When does Egypt e-invoicing become mandatory?
See the phased rollout section above for the full schedule. The Egypt mandate is administered by ETA (Egyptian Tax Authority).
What schema does Egypt use for e-invoicing?
Egypt uses JSON / XML (ETA schema). Transmission: ETA E-Invoicing portal API.
Which ERPs support Egypt e-invoicing today?
See the ERP implementation notes section above. Cloudare implements e-invoicing on Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, NetSuite, SAP, MS Dynamics, Zoho, Odoo, Sage, QuickBooks, and Tally — each with country-specific guidance.
What is the archive retention period for Egypt e-invoices?
5 years from end of tax period.