How to Set Up Subscription Billing for SaaS in Egypt with ZgCodes

If you're launching a SaaS product in Egypt, choosing the right billing system is critical to your success.
With ZgCodes, you can launch subscription billing in minutes—fully compliant with regional needs and payment preferences.

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to getting started.

 

1. Choose a Billing Model That Matches Your Product

ZgCodes supports flexible pricing structures:

Flat-rate billing (one plan, one price)

Tiered pricing (e.g., Starter, Pro, Enterprise)

Usage-based (ideal for API services or cloud storage)

Freemium to paid upgrades

🎯 Choose the model that makes it easiest for your customers to say “yes.”

 

2. Activate the Billing Module in ZgCodes

Go to your ZgCodes dashboard → Settings → Billing → Activate Module

Set your base currency to EGP or USD

Add your pricing tiers and trial periods

Define VAT rules if applicable

⚙️ ZgCodes handles backend logic automatically for renewals, invoices, and proration.

 

3. Connect to Egyptian and Regional Payment Gateways

ZgCodes integrates with:

Fawry

Paymob

Tap

Stripe (for USD/International)

✅ Let your clients pay via mobile wallets, cards, or bank transfers—all supported natively.

 

4. Automate Invoices and Tax Handling

Add your tax ID and company details

Choose between E-invoice or PDF delivery

Enable VAT options (like Egypt’s 14% standard rate)

📥 Every subscription generates an auto-invoice with legal compliance.

 

5. Offer Trials and Discount Codes

Create custom trial periods (7, 14, 30 days)

Generate promo codes (e.g., LAUNCH25 for 25% off first 3 months)

Schedule price increases or legacy pricing tiers

🎁 ZgCodes handles all logic and expiry dates without manual updates.

 

6. Manage Failed Payments and Dunning Automation

ZgCodes has built-in features to:

Retry failed charges (up to 3 attempts)

Send payment reminder emails

Auto-cancel after X days of non-payment

💸 Recover lost revenue and reduce churn effortlessly.

 

7. Monitor Metrics & MRR in Real Time

The billing dashboard gives you:

Monthly recurring revenue (MRR)

Churn rate

Lifetime value (LTV)

Trial-to-paid conversion

📊 Track how well your pricing is working and adapt quickly.

 

Conclusion

ZgCodes simplifies the full lifecycle of SaaS billing—from trials to taxes to churn reduction.
Whether you’re just starting or scaling in Egypt and MENA, the platform gives you all the tools you need to run a smooth, scalable subscription model.

👉 Ready to monetize your SaaS idea? Set up billing in minutes with ZgCodes.