Egypt will participate in meetings of tax experts and administration heads from BRICS countries hosted by India from September 21 to 23, according to Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority. The meetings form part of India’s 2026 BRICS presidency and bring together representatives from member states to coordinate international tax policies and administrative practices.
Strengthening International Cooperation and Tax Modernisation
According to Rasha Abdel Aal, Egypt’s participation aligns with directives from Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The strategy focuses on strengthening cooperation with international institutions, adopting successful global practices to develop Egypt’s tax administration, and improving staff capabilities. Abdel Aal stated that the engagement also allows Egypt to share its own modernization and development experiences with international partners.
Did you know? Egypt officially joined the BRICS bloc in 2024 and has since actively participated in specialized working groups and technical meetings focused on capacity building and knowledge exchange among member state tax authorities.
BRICS Tax Agenda: Transfer Pricing and Digital Administration
The three-day schedule serves as the culmination of working groups’ activities throughout the year, as outlined by the Egyptian Tax Authority head. Sessions begin with tax experts meeting on September 21 and 22 to review progress and outline future work plans. A joint meeting of BRICS tax administration heads and experts follows on September 23.
According to Abdel Aal, the agenda covers critical topics including international taxation, transfer pricing, tax revenue statistics, and value-added tax (VAT) modernization. Additional focus areas involve technological solutions, data sources in tax administration, human resources development, and taxpayer-centric approaches.
Bilateral Talks and Capacity Building Initiatives
Discussions will also address youth capability-building initiatives for junior employees, strengthening the role of women in tax administrations, and establishing robust cooperation mechanisms. Abdel Aal noted these measures aim to secure tax information and support the investment climate across BRICS nations.
On the sidelines of the event, Abdel Aal confirmed that a meeting is scheduled with India’s Finance Minister alongside senior Indian tax officials. Furthermore, bilateral meetings will take place with heads of tax administrations from other member states to explore joint capacity-building frameworks and share best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where are the BRICS tax administration meetings taking place?
The meetings are hosted by India from September 21 to 23, as part of its 2026 BRICS presidency.
Who is representing Egypt at the BRICS tax meetings?
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, is leading Egypt’s delegation following directives from Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk.
What are the primary topics on the BRICS tax agenda?
Key topics include international taxation, transfer pricing, VAT modernization, technology utilization, data sources, human resources development, and initiatives for young employees and women.
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