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The Egyptian Tax Authority’s E-commerce Unit recently took part in FRA Fintech Forum 2025, an event organized by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). This participation aligns with FRA’s strategic goals to foster partnerships, engage market stakeholders, and understand the challenges and opportunities within the digital and fintech sectors, all aimed at bolstering the national economy.

Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, delivered the forum’s opening address. He highlighted the Ministry’s and the Tax Authority’s drive to accelerate digital transformation and elevate tax services, especially for startups and e-commerce businesses. Kouchouk reiterated the government’s dedication to create an innovation-friendly environment through a range of tax incentives and facilitations.

Kouchouk explained that the E-commerce Unit’s participation aligns with Egypt’s broader push to enhance financial and tax inclusion and activate collaborations with key players in the digital economy.

The Unit’s booth at the forum was a hub for engaging discussions with fintech innovators. Tax Authority representatives addressed numerous inquiries, providing clarity on simplified tax compliance, electronic registration procedures and the facilitations available for both local and international startups and digital platforms. The team offered essential technical and awareness support, aiming to boost tax literacy and seamlessly integrate state initiatives with market demands.