schedule
March 2020: Announcement of the mandatory use of electronic invoicing.
November 2020: 1st phase: Mandatory integration of 134 companies into the electronic invoicing system.
February 2021: 2nd phase: Mandatory integration of additional companies into the system.
May 2021: 3rd phase: Mandatory integration of additional companies into the system.
July 2021: 4th phase: Mandatory introduction of electronic invoicing in the B2G (Business to Government) sector.
January 2022: No input tax deduction on paper invoices is possible anymore.
April 2023: Obligation to issue electronic invoices for all companies.
applicability
The e-invoice primarily covers Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) transactions.
format
XML or JSON format.
Electronic signature
Electronic signatures are mandatory.
Archiving
E-invoices must 7 years be archived.
How e-invoicing works
To Egyptian Accounting System (ETA) To become active, the first step is registration, which involves obtaining a digital certificate. These certificates are crucial because all invoices must be electronically signed before they can be submitted to the Egyptian tax authority. This process not only ensures the authenticity of the documents, but also their legal validity.
Each invoice generated is provided with a unique UUID identifier which enables precise identification and tracking. This identifier serves as an unchangeable digital signature for each transaction. The signing itself is done either via a Hardware Security Module (HSM) or a USB token, which ensures the highest security standards. This protection mechanism ensures that the integrity of the invoice data is maintained throughout the entire transmission process.
Once an invoice has been approved, both sender and recipient are notified immediately. This notification signals that the e-invoice is available in the billing system and can be downloaded. This efficient communication mechanism speeds up the exchange of documents and enables smooth transactions between the parties involved.It is also important to note that products/items must be coded according to the GPC classification of the GS1 standard.
More information about e-invoicing in Egypt.
https://www.eta.gov.eg/ar/home
GOpus® eInvoice
Our GOpus® eInvoice The solution integrates with SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA and supports the creation of outgoing e-invoices in all international country formats. This allows you to create and send all your invoice content between different international invoice issuers and recipients directly from your SAP system, and to archive all invoice documents with comprehensive monitoring. Integration with the SAP modules SD, FI, MM, RE/FX, IS-H, IS-U, and SAP Service Billing is possible. Further integrations are available upon request.
Do you have any further questions about our solution or would you like to obtain more detailed information about the e-invoicing regulations in Egypt?
We will be happy to personally assist you with any further questions you may have about our solution and the regulations.
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