Cairo has a 22.5% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

  • Headline corporate tax: 22.5%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Cairo corporate taxes and occupancy taxes

Cairo has a 22.5% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

TL;DR

  • Headline corporate tax: 22.5%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Corporate tax

Cairo levies an effective corporate tax of around 22.5% on most C-corps. Cross-border holding structures and IP regimes can materially change the effective rate; engage local tax counsel early.

Occupancy and property taxes

Egyptian corporate tax of 22.5%. 14% VAT. Banks pay 25%. Suez Canal SEZ has special incentives.

Key facts

cityCairo
countryEgypt
regionEMEA
classARentLocal150 USD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$150/sqft/yr
vacancy18.6%
typicalLeaseYears3
typicalRentFreeMonths4
submarkets5
primeYieldPct9%
corporateTaxPct22.5%

Frequently asked questions

What is Cairo's corporate tax rate?
Around 22.5% on most C-corps. Local incentives, IP regimes, and structuring change the effective rate materially.

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