Egypt VAT and Service Charge on Restaurant Menus

## Egypt Restaurant Tax and Charges Egypt applies multiple charges to restaurant bills: ### Tax Structure - **VAT**: 14% on all restaurant food and beverages - **Service charge**: 12% (in classified restaurants/hotels) - **Municipality tax**: varies by governorate (typically 1-3%) ### Menu Display Requirements - Menus should clearly state whether prices include or exclude taxes - Common practice: display net price with a note "Subject to VAT and service charge" - Consumer Protection Agency requires transparent pricing ### Best Practices - Display final prices inclusive of all charges for clarity - If showing net prices, prominently note the applicable charges - Training staff to explain the pricing structure to diners ## How Qaima Helps Qaima supports configurable tax display — restaurants can choose to show prices inclusive or exclusive of VAT and service charge, with a clear footer note explaining the pricing policy.