Companies operating in USD to be granted option to pay 0.25% healthcare tax in USD

EXCLUSIVE- Companies operating in USD can pay 0.25% healthcare tax in USD or EGP: Foreign companies operating in Egypt, and those domiciled in Egypt but presenting their financial statements in USD, will be allowed to pay the 0.25% healthcare tithe this year in EGP or USD, a senior government source tells Enterprise. The tithe is earmarked to fund the new national healthcare system under the Universal Healthcare Act. Giving companies the option to pay in USD or EGP should make it easier for all to pay the tax, the official said.