๐ช๐ฌ Egypt ยท Compliance guide
ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉETA E-Invoicing in Egypt
What Egypt's national e-invoicing means for the building trades: it is mandatory for the taxpayers named in ETA's phased decisions. Who must comply, how e-invoices are signed and sent, and which tools say they submit to the ETA (including ู ุณุชุฎูุตุงุช).
By WrenchStack Research ยท Published June 2026, updated 1 October 2026 ยท Not tax advice; confirm your situation with the ETA (eta.gov.eg) or your accountant.
โฐ The short version
Egypt's ETA e-invoicing is mandatory in phases: it applies to the taxpayers named in ETA's phased decisions (ETA's inquiry page dates the obligation for phase 5 from 15 December 2021 and for phase 8 in four sub-phases from 15 September to 15 December 2022), and ETA's online inquiry tool shows whether your business is covered. ETA requires e-invoices to be electronically signed and sent through integration with its system, through your own software or one of the service providers it lists. The task: check your status, then make sure your tool signs and submits to the ETA, directly or via a connector.
The timeline
- 15 Dec 2021: e-invoicing obligation begins for phase 5, the taxpayers named in ETA's decision.
- 15 Feb 2022: phase 6 begins.
- 15 Jun 2022: phase 7 begins.
- 15 Sep-15 Dec 2022: phase 8, in four sub-phases starting on the 15th of each month.
- 2025-2026: VAT and tax procedure laws amended again (including Law 149/2026); ETA lists Ministerial Decision 418/2025 on the tax basis for construction contracts; the VAT registration threshold has been under review since late 2025.
What the system requires
- Electronic signature. ETA requires e-invoices to be electronically signed; vendors in our directory describe an Egypt Trust certificate (Daftra), a USB token from the ETA or Egypt Trust (Odoo) or HSM signing (Namasoft).
- Product coding. Odoo, Voko and Namasoft describe mapping products to GS1 or EGS codes, and ETA's e-invoicing pages give guidance on item coding.
- Integration path. Integration with ETA's system through your own software or one of the service providers ETA lists, or a connector (such as OrchidaTax) for tools without an ETA module.
- Check your scope. The mandate covers the taxpayers named in ETA's phased decisions; ETA's inquiry tool shows whether a business must use e-invoicing or e-receipts.
Why this matters for contractors specifically
Contractors have their own tax points. ETA lists Ministerial Decision 418/2025 on the tax basis for construction contracts, and October 2025 press reports describe 14% VAT being applied to contracting works, including existing contracts. For ู ุณุชุฎูุตุงุช (payment certificates), DoubleClick says it sends payment certificates and invoices to the ETA directly and prints the e-invoice QR code on the certificate, while Voko, Namasoft and AccFlex say their contracting modules handle payment certificates and that they support ETA e-invoicing. Check the currency too: Daftra, Edara and Odoo list prices in USD, so their EGP cost moves with the exchange rate.
The wider Egyptian tax context
- VAT: general rate 14%, per press reports on the 2025 and 2026 amendments.
- Small projects: Law 6/2025 gives tax incentives and simpler rules to projects with annual turnover up to EGP 20 million.
- The FX angle: tools priced in USD cost an EGP business more or less as the exchange rate moves.
Which tools are ETA-integrated?
From the software in our Egypt directory, here's how the tools relate to the ETA. Tools with an Egyptian e-invoicing module submit directly (Odoo has one through its Egyptian localization); tools without one, such as QuickBooks, need a connector. Always confirm current status with the vendor.
| Tool | ETA status | Fit | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daftra | Vendor says fully integrated with ETA (e-signature, GS1 codes, Egyptian VAT) | Accounting / e-invoice SMEs | From $20/mo billed yearly (USD) |
| AccFlex | Vendor says ETA-approved; construction edition with ู ุณุชุฎูุตุงุช | SMEs incl. contractors | Small-business edition from the equivalent of US$29; larger edition quoted |
| DoubleClick ERP | Vendor says it sends ู ุณุชุฎูุตุงุช (payment certificates) and invoices to the ETA directly | Contractors (engineering โ finance) | Quote-based |
| Voko ERP | Separate ETA e-invoice module + ู ุณุชุฎูุตุงุช in its contracting module | Contractors | Quote-based |
| Namasoft (NamaERP) | Vendor says it covers ETA e-invoices (HSM signing, GS1/EGS codes) and e-receipts | Contractors and property firms (tenders, BOQs, payment certificates, retention) | Quote-based |
| Edara | Egyptian e-invoicing in the Ultimate plan; vendor says it guides customers through ETA integration | Trading and distribution SMEs | From $29/mo + $5/user billed yearly (USD); Ultimate $79 + $12/user |
| Odoo | Egyptian localization with an ETA e-invoicing module (API, GS1/EGS codes, USB-token signing), via partners | Full ERP if you want one system | SaaS + implementation |
| OrchidaTax | ETA middleware/connector for SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/Odoo | Keep your ERP, add compliance | Quote-based |
| QuickBooks | No ETA e-invoicing described by Intuit; needs a third-party connector (OrchidaTax lists QuickBooks) | Firms already on QuickBooks | Connector priced separately |
ETA status reflects what each vendor says, as checked in September 2026; confirm current ETA integration directly with each vendor.
The one question to ask any vendor
Don't assume a good accounting tool submits to the ETA. And if you're a contractor, ask about ู ุณุชุฎูุตุงุช too. Ask: "Do you submit documents to the ETA directly, do you handle ู ุณุชุฎูุตุงุช, and do you price in EGP or USD?" A vague answer is your signal. If you're on QuickBooks, plan for a connector such as OrchidaTax, which lists QuickBooks among its integrations.
Frequently asked questions
Is ETA e-invoicing mandatory yet, and for whom?
Yes, for the taxpayers named in ETA's phased decisions. ETA made e-invoicing mandatory in phases: its inquiry page dates the obligation for phase 5 from 15 December 2021, phase 6 from 15 February 2022, phase 7 from 15 June 2022 and phase 8 in four sub-phases from 15 September to 15 December 2022. Its online inquiry tools show whether a particular business must use e-invoicing or e-receipts, so check your status there. ETA also runs a separate e-receipt system. The VAT registration threshold has been under review since late 2025, so none is stated here.
How are documents signed and checked?
ETA requires e-invoices to be electronically signed and sent through integration with its system, through your own software or one of the service providers it lists. The vendors in our directory describe the details: Daftra uses a signature certificate from Egypt Trust, Odoo signs with a USB token from the ETA or Egypt Trust, Namasoft describes HSM signing, and Odoo, Voko and Namasoft map products to GS1 or EGS codes. DoubleClick says it checks documents before sending and records the authority's validation afterwards. Ask your vendor to show the full submission working before you buy.
What happens if I don't comply?
ETA's pages read for this guide list its mandatory-implementation decisions but not the penalty amounts, so confirm the current penalties with ETA or your tax advisor. In the meantime, check your status with ETA's inquiry tool and make sure your software can sign e-invoices and send them through integration with ETA's system.
What format and what's the legal basis?
ETA's e-invoicing pages give guidance on electronic signature, integration with the e-invoicing system and item coding; vendors in our directory describe GS1 or EGS item codes and signing with an HSM or a USB token. VAT is levied under VAT Law No. 67 of 2016, amended in 2025 and 2026 (including Law 149/2026), and the Egyptian Tax Authority runs the e-invoicing and e-receipt systems.
Does my accounting software need to be ETA-native?
If your business is covered by ETA's decisions, your software must reach the ETA somehow. Daftra, Edara (Ultimate plan), AccFlex, Namasoft and Voko say they submit to the ETA, DoubleClick says it sends ู ุณุชุฎูุตุงุช and invoices directly, and Odoo has an Egyptian e-invoicing module. Intuit's global pages do not describe ETA e-invoicing for QuickBooks, so it needs a connector such as OrchidaTax, which lists QuickBooks among its integrations; Wafeq's Egypt pages make no ETA claim, so confirm with Wafeq. The right question for any vendor: "Do you submit documents to the ETA directly, or which connector do I need?"
What's the wider Egyptian tax context, and the FX angle?
The general VAT rate is 14%. For contractors, ETA lists Ministerial Decision 418/2025 on the tax basis for construction contracts, and October 2025 press reports describe 14% VAT being applied to contracting works, including existing contracts. Law 6/2025 gives tax incentives and simpler rules to projects with annual turnover up to EGP 20 million. On currency: Daftra, Edara, Odoo and PlanRadar list prices in USD, so their EGP cost moves with the exchange rate; Wafeq publishes EGP prices for Egypt.
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