Do I have to pay any taxes here in Cairo???please help

Hello,

First of all i would like to welcome you in Egypt.


Please note that according to Egyptian tax laws and regulations any expatriate working inside Egypt should be subject to tax in Egypt (Egyptian Tax is territorial base). This is applicable even if the expatriate is legally (i.e. have work permit) or illegally working in Egypt.

Furthermore , please note that any expat working inside Egypt for a period not exceeding the aggregate of 183 days during A CALENDAR YEAR is subject to flat 10% salary tax without any deductions or exemptions. However, in case he/she spends more than 183 days during the same calendar year, he/she will be regarded as resident for tax purposes and will be treated as Egyptian National and subject to salary tax at progressive rates up to 20% with some exemptions (the approximate effective salary tax rate is 18%).

It is however to be noted that Egypt has singed Double Tax Avoidance Treaties (DTA) with several Countries regulating the tax treatment for companies and individuals in both Countries, noting that Egypt has a signed DTA with Spain.

However, as per the Egypt-Spain DTA treaty, and as far as you are paid out of an Egyptian entity (the school), you should be subject to tax in Egypt by the above mentioned rules and rates.

I hope i have clarified the issue.

If you need any further assistance please call me at 0122278997 or write me an email at egypttaxconsultant@gmail.com

Best regards,

Hany Ahmed