Egypt's Property Tax Deputy: Tenants Exempt from Filing, 30% Discount Unprecedented

Egypt's Deputy Head of the Property Tax Authority stated that submitting property tax declarations is mandatory for property owners, beneficiaries, or operators, not for tenants or users who do not fit these categories. The declaration applies to units suitable for use and habitation, not those under construction or undelivered. The authority will verify submitted declarations later, emphasizing taxpayers should preserve state-provided tax incentives guaranteed by law. Submitting declarations by the end of December grants a tax discount up to 30% starting next year, lasting for life—an unprecedented offer. A 25% lifetime discount applies generally, rising to 30% with an upfront payment like 200 Egyptian pounds for apartments or 500 for villas.