How is crypto taxed in Egypt?

Egypt has no crypto tax rules as of October 2026, because crypto trading is effectively prohibited there rather than regulated. Egyptian law bars dealing in cryptocurrency without a central bank license, and no tax guidance sets out how crypto gains would be taxed. Anyone looking for a crypto tax rate in Egypt should start with the legal position.

Is cryptocurrency legal in Egypt?

Not for trading in practice. Article 206 of the Central Bank and Banking System Law, Law 194 of 2020, prohibits issuing, trading or promoting cryptocurrencies without prior approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), according to the law firm Andersen. In September 2022 the CBE renewed its warning against dealing in any cryptocurrency through regional or international platforms, Ahram Online reported, and said crypto is not legal tender.

Andersen notes that the CBE has said losses from crypto trading would not be recoverable under Egyptian law. The full legal picture, including penalties and religious rulings, is in is crypto legal in Egypt.

Are there Egypt crypto tax rules?

No published ones. Tax rules usually follow regulation, and Egypt has chosen restriction instead. PwC's Worldwide Tax Summaries for Egypt, last reviewed on August 17, 2026, set out how individuals are taxed on employment, business income, dividends, interest, rent and capital gains on shares. Crypto and digital assets do not appear on that list.

For context, PwC describes the main rates that exist:

• Earned and business income. Progressive rates from 0% to 27.5%, with the top rate on income above EGP 1.2 million.
• Listed shares. Resident individuals pay 10% capital gains tax on gains on shares listed on the Egyptian Exchange.
• Unlisted shares. Gains are taxed at the ordinary progressive rates.

None of these rules names crypto, and Egypt has not published guidance applying them to it. This guide does not suggest that any of these categories covers crypto.

Is there a bitcoin tax in Egypt?

No dedicated bitcoin tax exists. The more pressing point is that buying or selling bitcoin through any platform conflicts with the CBE's position, so tax filing does not make the activity lawful. PwC notes that Egyptian residents are taxed on income earned in Egypt, and on income from abroad only when Egypt is the centre of their commercial, industrial or professional activity. That general rule does not resolve how crypto would be treated.

Because the activity itself is restricted, Egyptians face legal risk and little protection if a platform fails. Fake platforms are a known problem, as described in how to spot a fake crypto exchange. For how other countries do set crypto tax rules, see crypto tax around the world.

Rules differ by country and change often. Check the tax authority or a qualified professional for your own situation.