After completing the implementation of its e-Invoicing system, Egypt introduced the e-Receipt system to support the digital reporting of Business-to-Consumer (B2C) transactions. Operated by the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) under the Ministry of Finance, the e-Receipt system enables real-time monitoring of retail transactions, helping improve tax transparency, reduce the informal economy, and strengthen tax collection.
The electronic receipt system is based on a centralized platform that allows the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) to monitor transactions between sellers and consumers in real time.
Timeline of the e-Receipt
The Egyptian Tax Authority first announced the e-Receipt system in April 2022.
Implementation was carried out in multiple phases:
- Pilot phase – April 2022
- First mandatory phase – July 2022
- Additional implementation waves throughout 2022 and 2023
- The rollout continues through implementation waves announced by the ETA, gradually expanding the obligation to additional taxpayers.
Technical details of e-Receipt
The system supports electronic integration with Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.
Receipts should be generated in JSON format according to the technical specifications published by the Egyptian Tax Authority.
Each electronic receipt includes:
- a UUID (Unique Universal Identifier) assigned by the system
- a qualified electronic signature (eSeal)
- a QR code
- the mandatory receipt information defined by the ETA
The QR code enables both taxpayers and the Egyptian Tax Authority to verify the authenticity of receipts electronically.
How can SNI help you?
SNI’s Egypt e-Receipt solution is an end-to-end solution. That means data extraction from ERP or POS systems, data mapping, JSON generation, validation, transmission, monitoring, and communication with the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) are performed under a single SNI solution.
With our solution, end users can automatically extract transaction data, generate ETA-compliant JSON receipts, and monitor all generated documents through the user-friendly SNI Cockpit.
Receipt data is securely transmitted to the ETA platform through the official APIs. Validation results, UUID generation, clearance responses, and document status updates are automatically retrieved and displayed within the SNI Cockpit, allowing users to monitor receipt status in real time.
SNI solution integrates with clients’ systems without the need for updates to existing system versions and is independent of SAP versions. SNI’s SAP solution is compatible with SAP ECC 4.7 and above, as well as SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP R3 and SAP S/4HANA. In addition, SNI provides ERP-independent solutions designed to integrate with any ERP system clients may use.
With continuous monitoring of ETA regulatory updates and technical specifications, SNI enables organizations to maintain long-term compliance while minimizing implementation effort and operational risk.