Egypt's tax revenues jumped by 28% during the fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026 without any new burdens, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said during the first meeting of the joint committee between the ministry and the Egyptian Exporters Association (ExpoLink).

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the government's second package of tax incentives aimed at fostering partnership with the business community and attracting more investments.

Egypt will implement a second package of tax facilitation measures immediately after the legislation is officially issued, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said in a statement.

Egypt has launched its first mobile application for property tax services as part of the government’s efforts to simplify procedures and reduce burdens on citizens, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced.

Egypt has approved a six-month extension of exceptional customs facilitation measures for transit shipments passing through its ports, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced.

Egypt is exploring the expansion of its debt swap program to support investment in education, healthcare, and skills development as part of broader efforts to align debt management with sustainable development priorities.

Egypt's overall budget deficit recorded 5.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) during the first 10 months of fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, down from 6.2% during the July 2024-April 2025 period, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest report.

Egypt has issued $1 billion in social and development bonds for the first time in the MENA region since the outbreak of the Iran-US war, supporting the government’s efforts to diversify financing instruments and expand its investor base.

Tahya Misr Holding for Investment and Development inked a protocol with both the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy to finance a number of new and renewable energy projects.

The Egyptian Treasury and Mint Authority is upgrading circulating coins, with plans to introduce a new coin worth EGP 2.

Interest payments on public debt amounted to EGP 1.631 trillion in the first eight months of fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk affirmed ongoing coordination with relevant authorities to secure the basic needs of citizens and the production requirements of investors

The Egyptian government will offer the Citizen Bond again in the coming period through post offices nationwide, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced.

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk decided to advance the disbursement of outstanding salaries for government employees for March, starting on April 7th, according to a statement.

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced that 120,000 taxpayers have joined the simplified tax system, according to a statement.

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk reviewed the implementation status of the social protection package, noting that EGP 18.5 billion has been disbursed since February 2016 to support eligible beneficiaries and priority groups.

The Egyptian government allowed the completion of customs procedures for transit shipments at ports without requiring prior registration on Advance Cargo Information (ACI), Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held talks with Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk to review the initial estimates for the fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027 draft budget.

Interest payments on public debt jumped by 40.9% year-on-year (YoY) to EGP 1.49 trillion in the first seven months of fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest financial performance report.

The cabinet approved expanding the scope of the financing facilities initiative for priority industries with the launch of its second phase.