EGYPT-ETA-DETAIL

ETA Egypt e-invoicing JSON clearance.

Definition

ETA e-invoice phases: Phase 1 (15 November 2020) large companies, Phase 2 (15 February 2021) mid-size, Phase 3 (15 May 2021) all VAT taxpayers, Phase 4 (1 July 2021) free zone companies, eReceipt B2C 2022 (POS integration), eInvoice International 2024 (cross-border). Format: ECC/RSA-signed JSON document, eSeal certificate from Misr Digital Innovation MDI, submission via REST API. Portal URL: https://invoicing.eta.gov.eg/. GS1 GTIN-13 code listings mandatory for items. Real-time clearance validation, UUID returned ; ERP/Accounting integration (SAP, Oracle, Odoo).

Origin

Egypt e-invoicing decree 188 of 2020 (Minister of Finance) ; Phase 1 launch 15 November 2020 ; eReceipt B2C 2022 ; ~500000 enrolled enterprises 2024 ; sources ~3 million documents/day.

Example in context

Edita Food Industries (Egyptian CPG) issues its B2B invoice to Carrefour Egypt via ETA API: signed eSeal JSON payload (MDI certificate), REST submission, ~2-second clearance, UUID returned, valid e-invoice sent to Carrefour with QR code.

Related terms

• ZATCA — similar e-invoice tax authority.