How long should you retain records? · Egypt

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How should expense evidence be archived?

Keep invoices, claims, payment evidence and calculations together. Organise them by financial year and retain a readable backup. Set retention periods with your accounting team for tax, accounting and ongoing proceedings; exporting records is not a reason to delete their evidence.

What should be backed up with expense claims?

Back up documents in their original format, including electronic tax files. Also retain attachments, approvals and calculations. A totals spreadsheet does not replace invoices.

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These answers describe general rules for the selected country and stated periods. They are not personalised legal, tax or accounting advice. Your accountant can help apply them to your business.