How wealth tax works in Egypt
Egypt levies no net wealth tax on individuals. Shares, bank balances, funds, property and business interests face no annual Egyptian wealth charge in 2026.
Property carries two different taxes instead: 2.5% disposal tax on gross sale proceeds including urban land, and built-property tax of 10% on assessed rental value after maintenance deductions.
Wealth still meets tax when it earns. Dividends, interest, rents and unlisted gains are all taxed even though holding costs nothing yearly.
Tax rates at a glance
- Net wealth tax
- 0%Zero
- Net worth tax
- 0%
- Disposal tax
- 2.50%
- Built-property base
- 10%
Who benefits most
These profiles tend to benefit most when the rules match their real residence, payroll and business setup.
InvestorsFamily officesHigh earnersCrypto holdersRemote founders
Watch out for
- Disposal tax hits proceeds, not profit. A breakeven property sale still pays 2.5% of the full price.
- Primary homes get rental-value relief, not disposal relief. The EGP 24,000 annual-value line shelters yearly tax, not the sale charge.
- No wealth tax does not mean invisible wealth. Bank reporting, registries and exchanged data map holdings for the authority.
- Succession has been duty-free since 1996. Wealth transfers face no estate charge, only the heir's later disposal and rental taxes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Egypt have a wealth tax?
No. Egypt levies no net wealth tax, though property disposal and built-property taxes apply.
Is property taxed as wealth in Egypt?
Not as wealth tax. Sales pay 2.5% on proceeds and buildings pay 10% on assessed rental value after deductions.
Is Egypt good for wealth planning?
Holding financial wealth costs nothing yearly with listed gains exempt, but property moves and income are taxed firmly.