Compliance guide
Egypt Electronic Receipt (ETA) Guide for Restaurants (2026)
Egypt’s e-receipt system now covers restaurants and retail — here is what your POS needs to connect to the Egyptian Tax Authority.
The e-receipt system is the Egyptian Tax Authority’s (ETA) regime for issuing consumer (B2C) tax receipts electronically. It is separate from the e-invoice system that covers business-to-business transactions.
From 1 January 2026 the system expanded to cover retail and consumer transactions, bringing restaurants and cafés into scope. This guide explains what to do.
What the e-receipt is
An e-receipt is a tax receipt issued to a final consumer and transmitted to the ETA platform. It targets business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions, unlike the e-invoice, which covers business-to-business.
Who is in scope in 2026
Under Resolution No. 281 of 2025 the system expanded to cover retail and consumer transactions from 1 January 2026. The mandatory VAT and e-invoicing registration threshold was also reduced to EGP 250,000 in annual revenue.
Integration and the QR code on receipts
Your POS must connect directly to the ETA platform and transmit receipts within 72 hours of the transaction, with a QR code printed on the receipt so it can be validated.
How the system keeps you compliant
Your menu and POS issue e-receipts and transmit them to the ETA automatically, with a QR code on every receipt and an audit-ready chain — no manual entry.
- Register for the e-receipt system with the Egyptian Tax Authority.
- Connect your POS to transmit receipts automatically within 72 hours.
- Confirm your enforcement date and requirements with the ETA.
