Egypt tax rates
The top rates a resident individual pays on each kind of income, computed by the Sovereign tax engine from its Egypt tax profile, with a provisional figure from a published summary where the engine has none yet.
Tier 2 — every figure has an accepted source; some rest on a PwC / Deloitte / KPMG / EY summary (marked †). Sources last checked 7 November 2026. Figures last changed 7 November 2026. Profile last reviewed 27 May 2026.
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| Salary | Capital gains | Dividends | Interest | Rent | Crypto gains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 27.5%* | 0%* | 10%† | 10%† | 13.75%† | 27.5%* |
* Provisional — not yet verified by the Sovereign engine. salary, crypto gains: from PwC, read 10 November 2026. capital gains: from PwC, read 10 November 2026. The engine's own figure replaces a provisional one as soon as the Egypt profile carries an accepted source for it.
† This figure rests on a PwC tax summary, not on the statute itself. The summary is the only source on file for it.
Each figure is the tax on one more unit of a very large amount of that income, with every layer the engine models: surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. It is the top marginal rate, not the average rate you pay on all your income.
What is the top income tax rate in Egypt?
Provisionally 27.5%: the top rate on a salary from a PwC summary read on 10 November 2026. The Sovereign engine has not yet computed this rate, so treat it as a pointer, not a verified figure. 27.5% above EGP 1,200,000.
How are capital gains taxed in Egypt?
Provisionally 0%: the top rate on a long-term capital gain from a PwC summary read on 10 November 2026. The Sovereign engine has not yet computed this rate, so treat it as a pointer, not a verified figure. gains on EGX-listed securities exempt; unlisted securities at progressive PIT. The rate does not depend on how long you held the asset.
How are dividends and interest taxed in Egypt?
The top rate is 10% on dividends and 10% on interest. Rental income is taxed at up to 13.75%.
How is crypto taxed in Egypt?
Still unverified: we have not settled how Egypt classifies a private investor's crypto gain or at what rate, so the engine states no crypto figure. A missing figure is not an exemption. Provisionally 27.5%: the top rate on a crypto gain from a PwC summary read on 10 November 2026. The Sovereign engine has not yet computed this rate, so treat it as a pointer, not a verified figure. no specific rule; progressive PIT top rate.
Does Egypt tax foreign income?
Yes. Egypt taxes its residents on their worldwide income. A tax treaty or a credit for foreign tax can reduce the tax on income from abroad.
Does Egypt have a wealth tax?
No. Egypt has no recurring national tax on net wealth in our model. Property taxes and taxes on gifts or inheritances are separate.
Does Egypt have an exit tax for individuals?
This is not verified yet: we have not checked whether Egypt taxes unrealised gains when a resident leaves, so this page does not say that it does not.
What special tax regimes does Egypt have?
Our profiles list 2 regimes: Golden Visa Program — information only; not numerically modelled; Free Zone Companies — information only; not numerically modelled. Each has its own conditions.
When do you become tax resident in Egypt?
The Egypt day test (more than 183 days in 12 months, permanent domicile, or Egyptian state-paid duties abroad): More than 183 days in 12 months; permanent domicile or state-paid overseas duty also qualifies. A qualifying permanent domicile or Egyptian state-paid duties abroad can make a person resident without 184 days. Confirm that recorded dates are full days before a positive day-only result. Tax treaties and the 2005 transition need separate review.
Residence decides whether Egypt taxes you on these rates. See the Egypt day-count test and count your own days.
Sources
The Egypt profile cites 5 sources for these rules, 3 of them from a government or a statute. A provisional figure in the table names its own source under the table.
- Law 7/2024 — Official Gazette, articles 8 and 13(1) · official, retrieved 2026-11-03
- NOSI — insurable wage limits from 1 January 2026 · official, retrieved 2026-11-03
- Law 91/2005 article 39: 50% property rental deduction · official, retrieved 2026-11-03
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Egypt individual taxes · summary, retrieved 2026-05-27
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Egypt, net wealth tax · summary, retrieved 2026-11-07
The model covers the general rules for a resident individual. It does not cover every deduction, credit, tax treaty or local tax, and rules change after the check date above. Did you find an error? Tell us, with the source.
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