ABOUT DFTR.DEV

Built in Cairo to Give Egyptian SMBs Complete Operational Clarity

We replaced foreign, overpriced software and fragile spreadsheets with a digital دفتر purpose-engineered for Egyptian tax laws and business reality.

OUR ORIGIN STORY

Why Egyptian SMBs Needed a Completely Different Platform

For years, Egyptian business owners were caught in an impossible dilemma: pay exorbitant dollar subscriptions for rigid multinational enterprise software that couldn't understand Egyptian withholding tax, or rely on fragile desktop software and chaotic spreadsheets that broke during audit season.

When the Egyptian Tax Authority mandated e-invoicing and e-receipts, the chaos amplified. We founded DFTR in Cairo with one uncompromising goal: an ERP platform that feels second nature to Egyptian business operators, works seamlessly offline in retail stores, and validates directly with the tax authority with zero third-party middleware fees.

OUR MISSION

Empowering Egyptian Commerce

To give 10,000+ Egyptian small and medium enterprises the financial clarity, inventory control, and statutory peace of mind required to scale with confidence.

10,000+Target SMBs Empowered
100%Egyptian Statutory Fit
OUR CORE PILLARS

The Principles Guiding Every Line of Code

Arabic-First by Design

Not a lazy translation. Designed natively around Egyptian commercial vocabulary and true RTL accounting workflows.

Zero Middleware Hidden Fees

Direct cryptographic connection to ETA e-invoice and e-receipt systems using your official e-seal token.

Immune to Currency Devaluation

Fixed, transparent pricing in Egyptian Pounds (EGP). No surprise foreign exchange spikes or credit card limits.

Local On-The-Ground Support

Real engineers and accountants in Cairo and Alexandria ready to help via WhatsApp, direct phone, and on-site store visits.

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The Team Behind DFTR

Software architects, certified accountants, and product designers based across Cairo and Alexandria.

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Karim Shalaby

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

12+ years scaling cloud software for Egyptian commerce, logistics, and retail chains.

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Eng. Youssef El-Menshawy

Head of Engineering & Infrastructure

Specialist in distributed high-availability systems and cryptographic ETA integrations.

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Salma Abdel-Latif

Head of Product & UX Design

Focused on human-centered Arabic design patterns tailored for accountants and cashiers.

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Mostafa El-Naggar, CPA

Chief Accounting & Egyptian Tax Advisor

Egyptian CPA and statutory compliance authority ensuring 100% adherence to Egyptian Tax Laws.

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LOCAL PRESENCE

On-the-Ground Across Egypt

We don't operate from a distant server farm. We have real team members across Egypt's primary commercial hubs.

Cairo Headquarters

New Cairo & Maadi hubs housing our core engineering, product, and Egyptian tax compliance research team.

Alexandria Regional Hub

Dedicated retail and logistics support team serving Alexandria, Borg El-Arab, and the North Coast commercial belt.

Delta & Industrial Support

On-site implementation specialists supporting factories and warehouses in 10th of Ramadan, 6th of October, and Sadat City.

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