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## Real Estate Tax in Egypt: An Overview

*Real Estate Tax in Egypt* is a tax imposed on real estate located within the borders of the state, whether agricultural lands, residential, commercial or industrial buildings. This tax aims to provide revenues to the state to support its development projects, encourage real estate registration, and evaluate the value of real estate fairly.

### Types of real estate taxes in Egypt:

1. *Land Tax:* Imposed on agricultural and non-agricultural lands, and its value varies according to the type of land, its location, and the expected agricultural productivity from it.
2. *Building Tax:* Imposed on residential, commercial and industrial buildings, and its value depends on the area, type and location of the building.
3. *Real Estate Transaction Tax:* Imposed when transferring ownership of real estate from one person to another, whether through sale, inheritance or donation, and is estimated as a percentage of the value of the transferred property.

### Objectives of imposing real estate tax:

* *Providing revenues to the state:* The real estate tax contributes to increasing state revenues, which are used to finance service and development projects.
* *Real Estate Registration:* The real estate tax encourages the official registration of real estate, which reduces tax evasion and ensures property rights.

* *Real Estate Evaluation:* The real estate tax helps in assessing the value of real estate fairly, which contributes to regulating the real estate market.

### Factors affecting the value of the real estate tax:

* *Property Type:* The tax value varies according to the type of property (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural).
* *Property Location:* The tax value varies according to the location of the property (city center, suburbs, remote areas).
* *Property Area:* The tax value increases with the increase in the area of ​​the property.
* *Rental Value:* The expected rental value of the property affects the tax value.

### How to Calculate the Real Estate Tax:

The real estate tax is calculated based on an estimated rental value of the property, which is determined by the Egyptian Tax Authority based on several factors. A specific percentage is then applied to this rental value to determine the tax value due.

### Who bears the real estate tax?

The property owner usually bears the real estate tax, whether this owner occupies the property himself or rents it to others.

### How is the real estate tax paid?

The real estate tax can be paid through:

* *Bank branches:* By paying the tax value at any branch of the banks that deal with the Tax Authority.
* *Post offices:* The tax can be paid through post offices.
* *Electronic means:* The tax can be paid online using the electronic services provided by the Tax Authority.

*Important note:*

* *Real estate tax legislation is constantly changing:* The details mentioned above may differ according to the latest legislative amendments. Therefore, it is advisable to refer to official sources for accurate and up-to-date information.

* *Tax expert:* Before conducting any real estate transaction, it is advisable to consult a tax expert to learn the exact details of the tax applied to the deal.

*Do you have any other questions about real estate tax in Egypt?*

*Useful resources:*

* *Egyptian Tax Authority:* You can visit the official website of the Egyptian Tax Authority for more detailed information.

* *Accounting and tax consulting firms:* They can provide the necessary advice on real estate taxes.

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