The Sales Tax Authority has agreed with the customs authority to return the value added tax on purchases to Egyptians living abroad and to tourists during the tourist and shopping festival at the cust...

The Sales Tax Authority has agreed with the customs authority to return the value added tax on purchases to Egyptians living abroad and to tourists during the tourist and shopping festival at the customs outlets throughout the country. Head of the tax authority Mahmoud Mohamed Aly has announced that the VAT is valid only to customers at the tourism fair.  Mr. Aly has explained the procedure which entails that the purchaser must obtain a format from the seller listing the purchases from the store and attaching the receipt or proof of purchase.  Mr. Aly has noted that tourism fair prices have been reduced by half and the VAT is due  within two months from the date of purchase.  (source: Al-Masry El-youm)