How Do Small Formal and Informal Firms in the Arab Republic of Egypt Compare?

Formalizing firms can potentially increase the tax base, expand safety and social protections for workers, create good jobs, and grow the economy. However, the costs and processes of formality may be too challenging for firms, particularly the smal...

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Main Authors: Krafft, Caroline, Assaad, Ragui, Rahman, Khandker Wahedur, Cumanzala, Maakwe
Format: Working Paper
Language:English
Published: World Bank, Washington, DC 2020
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Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/324411601923707684/How-Do-Small-Formal-and-Informal-Firms-in-the-Arab-Republic-of-Egypt-Compare
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/34594