Capital Gains Tax (Egypt)
ضريبة الأرباح الرأسمالية (مصر)
Capital gains tax is a tax on the profit realized when an asset is sold for more than its purchase price. Egypt applies a capital-gains tax on gains from EGX-listed shares under rules and rates set by the tax authority. Investors should confirm the current rate, exemptions and filing requirements, as tax treatment changes over time and by investor type.
Example
If you buy at 30 EGP and sell at 40 EGP, the taxable gain arises on the 10 EGP difference, not on the full 40 EGP of sale proceeds.
Why it matters
Tax applies to the realised gain, so it is triggered by selling rather than by a holding rising in value. That distinction is what makes the timing of a sale a tax question as well as an investment one.
A common mistake
Assuming a single rate applies to everyone. Treatment varies by investor type and instrument and has changed more than once — confirm the current rate, exemptions and filing duties with the tax authority or a qualified adviser.