In line with Egypt’s digital transformation strategy and the Egypt Vision 2030, the Egyptian tax system has completely changed.
You no longer need to store paper invoices and go to the tax authority to settle your taxes. Thanks to the e-invoice, it has now become easy and transparent to create, send, and manage your invoices online.
In the following article, we will go through all the steps needed to register in the e-invoice system.
Barcode generation is crucial for issuing e-invoices. Simply put, it involves designating a special internationally recognized barcode for each product.
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has approved two types of barcodes for the e-invoice system. You can choose between them based on your needs.
Types of barcodes for e-invoices
The internal Egyptian code generation system (EGS) is an Egyptian system adopted by the ETA for business owners. It consists of EG, the company’s tax registration number, and company’s internal classification code.
For example, a local Egyptian company’s EGS code would look like this:
EG-123456789-150
EGS codes should be linked to the Global Product Classification (GPC) system to comply with the credibility and reliability standards required for registration on the ETA’s website.
GPC is a global code that enables the classification of products and services with a unique code to facilitate trade and commercial transactions across the globe. It is a product of GS1 Global.
The GPC code generation system categorizes products using four levels of classification: segment, family, class, and brick.
Generate anywhere from 10 to 10,000 barcodes in 48 hours. All barcodes are approved by the Egyptian Tax Authority within 24 hours. Learn more about our packages and services.
This is a frequently asked question by our clients.
First, visit the GPC Browser and follow these steps:
Please note: The GPC Browser supports multiple languages but does not support Arabic at this time. You can use English instead.
We do not recommend using any translation tools, and we are not responsible if you translate any of the browser results. Approved results are those produced only in the language available on the website.
If you want GPC codes in Arabic, please contact GS1 to generate the codes you need in Arabic for free.
Please note that when you receive GPC codes, you should link them to your company’s internal code and tax registration code, adding “EG” before them.
The internal code generation system is used for products and services provided by your company.
Such codes are generated by you or a specialist team and cannot be used outside the organization, as they are created manually or by using a special program. The internal code generation system includes only your products and uses the following methods:
Internal codes are not recognized by the ETA, so you must link them to the GPC global codes through the steps mentioned above.
This type of code generation is free but requires additional effort from your company, along with a waiting period of up to 15 days to know the status of the codes you registered with the ETA.
Whether they are accepted, rejected, or under review.
You must link the internal code of the items to a recognized global code (the GPC code) if you want to proceed with the free method and wait for approval from the ETA.
If you do not find the GPC code for your service or product, contact us here.
Generate anywhere from 10 to 10,000 barcodes in 48 hours. All barcodes are approved by the Egyptian Tax Authority within 24 hours. Learn more about our packages and services.
It is a global code generation system that provides you with a distinctive code called the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN).
No, they are not free. You can buy the codes from our company, with different pricing packages depending on the number of products you want to generate codes for. An annual renewal fee is required to continue with the same global codes, which ensures immediate acceptance by the ETA, saving you time and effort.
Follow these steps to get your distinctive global GS1 codes to use in e-invoices or even any online transactions, such as e-commerce.
You can also watch this video for more information.
After generating the codes through the company’s account and registering your product information, the data is shared on the ETA platform. Then, you will be able to issue invoices within 24 hours!
| Comparison Criteria | GS1 System | EGS System |
| Type | A global code generation system | A local Egyptian code generation system |
| Cost | Paid | Free |
| Structure | Consists of 13 digits | “EG” + internal item code + tax registration number |
| Linking to another standard | No linking required | Requires linking to the GPC system |
| ETA Approval | No approval required | Approval to be given within 15 days |
| Accuracy | Unique | May be duplicated among companies in the same industry |
By now, you should be familiar with the different types of code generation and how to use the GPC code generation system.
You should also be able to generate the necessary codes to link them to your company’s internal code generation system.
