"Sugar" is on the list of goods and services exempted from VAT as per Law No. (67) of 2016

 

The Egyptian Tax Authority affirmed that no value added tax on "sugar" as of the new budget of 2025-2026 fiscal year, clarifying that "sugar" is on the list of goods and services exempted from value added tax as provided in Law No. (67) of 2016.

 

The Egyptian Tax Authority clarified that the new budget project of 2025-2026 fiscal year, currently presented to the House of Representatives, does not include any provision or clause imposing tax on sugar, and what is circulated in the media regarding the subject matter is completely untrue.

 

The Egyptian Tax Authority called upon all media channels to ensure accuracy and to make sure with regard to any information by getting back to the concerned bodies before publication.