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Egypt
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
61.81 / 100
Global rank
#147
Corporate tax
22.5%
Personal tax
27.5%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index6.8 / 10
- Affordability Index8.5 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.0 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index6.1 / 10
- WiFi Index7.3 / 10
- Admin Ease Index5.2 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.3 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.9 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index7.5 / 10
- Banking Index4.3 / 10
- GeoStability Index5.7 / 10
- Justice & Order Index4.0 / 10
- Quality of Life Index6.0 / 10
- Open Society Index3.0 / 10
- Flight Index4.5 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index5.3 / 10
- English Index4.3 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.2 / 10
- AI Access Index6.2 / 10
- Economic Openness Index6.1 / 10
- Market Depth Index7.0 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.3 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Cairo
- Population (approx.)
- 120,100,000
- Area (km²)
- 1,002,450 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- EGP
- Currency name
- Egyptian pound
- Main airport IATA code
- CAI
- Airport name
- Cairo International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $704/month
- Main languages
- Arabic
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .eg
- Phone calling code
- +20
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 22.5%HighWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 27.5%ModerateWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide taxation of Egyptian-resident companies on global income, with credit for foreign taxes paid on the same income up to the Egyptian tax due. Non-resident companies are taxed only on Egyptian-source income, typically through a 10 to 20 percent withholding tax. Egypt has not enacted a Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) as of May 2026, so the OECD Pillar Two top-up tax on free zone, SCZone and Article 11 incentives falls to the multinational group headquarter jurisdiction.
Flat 22.5 percent corporate income tax on net profits. The Suez Canal Authority, Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Central Bank pay a 40.55 percent special rate. Free zone entities are exempt on permitted activities, except for steel, cement and fertilisers taxed at 20 percent. Capital gains on Egyptian listed shares are taxed at 10 percent for resident companies, with unlisted shares taxed at the standard rate.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide taxation for resident individuals whose centre of commercial, industrial or professional activities is in Egypt. Foreign-source income of residents without an Egyptian centre of activities is exempt in practice. Tax residency triggers at 183 days in any 12-month period or a permanent home in Egypt. No special tax regime for new residents or foreign-source income exemption beyond the 50 percent rental deduction.
Progressive 0 to 27.5 percent. The 27.5 percent top marginal rate applies to taxable income above per year after the personal exemption. Income up to is taxed at 0 percent. SMEs and freelancers with annual turnover up to can opt into the Law 6 of 2025 simplified regime, taxed at 0.4 to 1.5 percent of turnover in lieu of standard PIT or corporate tax, with dividends exempt.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Free Zones Regime (Public and Private)
AvailableFree zone entities in Egypt are exempt from corporate income tax, customs duties, value-added tax and stamp duties on permitted activities, in…
Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone)
AvailableThe Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) is Egypt's flagship special economic zone, spanning 461 km2 across Ain Sokhna, East Port Said, Qantara West,…
Special Incentives, Article 11 of Investment Law (Sectors A and B)
AvailableInvestment projects established under Investment Law No.
Cash Investment Incentive (Article 11 bis, Law 160 of 2023)
AvailableIndustrial investment projects funded by at least 50 percent foreign currency from abroad, commencing operations within 6 years from 26 July 2023…
Green Hydrogen Production Incentives (Law 2 of 2024)
AvailableGreen hydrogen production projects and their derivatives signing project agreements within 5 years of 28 January 2024 (so by 26 January 2029)…
Simplified Tax Regime for SMEs (Law 6 of 2025)
AvailableEgyptian SMEs and professionals with annual turnover up to EGP 20 million can opt into a simplified turnover-based tax regime at progressive rates…
For individuals
Simplified Tax Regime for SMEs (Law 6 of 2025)
AvailableEgyptian SMEs and professionals with annual turnover up to EGP 20 million can opt into a simplified turnover-based tax regime at progressive rates…
You either qualify for Egypt's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Available
Egyptian Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Egypt lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, business founder routes, and work (employer sponsored). Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
3 programmes listed · 3 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Real Estate or Bank Deposit Residence by Investment
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Investor Residence (GAFI, Investment Law 72/2017)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Egypt Work Permit (Ministry of Labour)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Egypt.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Affordability Index8.5 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- City Comfort Index7.9 / 10Comfortable city living environment
- WeatherComfort Index7.5 / 10Comfortable climate year-round
Weakest dimensions
- Open Society Index3.0 / 10
- Justice & Order Index4.0 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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