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Why use an employer of record services in Egypt?
Egypt is where talent meets reach. Every year, over 30,000+ STEM graduates each year and enter the market, fluent in English, Arabic, and often French, with skills in tech, finance, and customer support.
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Cost advantage: salaries are 50–70% lower than Western Europe for comparable skills.
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Regional hub: strong ties to MENA, Africa, and Europe.
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Retention: stable, long-term contracts valued over short freelance gigs.
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Capital
Currency
Language
Population
Cairo
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Arabic
114.54 M
Payroll & taxes in Egypt
Employer | Employee | Other |
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12% Social insurance | 10-25% Income tax (progressive) | 14% VAT |
3% Medical insurance | 11% Social insurance | 22.5% Corporate tax |
2% Unemployment insurance | 1% Medical insurance | 10% Dividend tax |
Tailored solutions for growing teams
Recruitment
1 month salary
Talent Search
Fast onboarding & offboarding
Free replacement (3 months)
EOR
from €199/m
Local employment contract
Monthly payroll
Tax and pension reporting
Contractors
from €8/h
10-40 hour workweek per talent
Legally compliant contracts
Fast onboarding and offboarding
Workspace
from €150/m
Flexible or dedicated desk
24/7 access
High speed internet
Equipment
from €69/m
Flexible leasing or buying
Latest tech inventory
Maintenance included
Benefits
from €49/m
Gym membership
Health insurance
Trainings and certifications
Time zone compatibility in Egypt
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Egypt
GMT+2
(No Daylight Saving)
Germany
(GMT+1, GMT+2 in
Daylight Saving)
1 hour behind Egypt
UK
(GMT, GMT+1 in
Daylight Saving)
1-2 hours behind Egypt
USA (New York)
(New York, GMT-5, GMT-4 in Daylight Saving)
6-7 hours behind Egypt
Paid leaves
Paid Annual Leave
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21 days per year after 1 year of service.
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30 days per year after 10 years.
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30 days per year for employees over 50.
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Public holidays are paid and don’t count toward annual leave.
Sick leave
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Up to 180 days with medical proof.
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Paid through social insurance at 75–85 percent of salary.
Public holidays
Egypt has 15–18 paid national holidays each year (mix of fixed and Islamic lunar dates).
Paternity leave
No statutory paid paternity leave. Some employers offer it voluntarily.
Maternity leave
Female employees receive:
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90 days of paid maternity leave
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Two daily nursing breaks for 24 months after delivery
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Unpaid childcare leave up to 2 years
Competitive add-ons we can manage for you:
Everything you need to level up professionally and feel respected, cared for and valued
Health insurance
Comprehensive premium
insurance package
Remote work
Fully remote work with 24/7 access to an office
Equipment
Perfect hardware for tasks of
any complexity
Gym membership
Access to over 300 sports and wellness facilities
Self-development
Professional training and
language courses
Community
Online and offline meetups all
year long
Public Holidays in Egypt
January | April | May | July | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 Coptic Christmas | 25 Sinai liberation day | 1 Labor day | 23 Revolution day | 6 Armed forces day |
25 Police day & revolution day |
Islamic new year
Prophet's Birthday
Eid al-Fitr
3 Day
Eid al-Adha
3 Day
Coptic Easter
1 Day
Hire in 3 easy steps
Book a meeting
Tell us where you want to hire and who you’re bringing onto your team.
We handle contracts, payroll, and compliance
Your employee is onboarded locally with fully compliant employment documents.
Your team starts working. We manage the admin
You manage the work. We manage the legal side. One monthly invoice, no surprises.
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FAQ
What is an Employer of Record (EOR) and how does it work in Egypt?
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How can foreign companies hire employees in Egypt without setting up a local legal entity using an EOR?
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How does EOR work in Egypt?
If you're planning to expand into North Africa, understanding the role of an Employer of Record in Egypt is essential. Using an employer of record in Egypt enables businesses to hire full-time employees quickly while staying fully compliant with Egyptian labor law, tax systems, and employment regulations. In 2025, global employers increasingly rely on this model to reduce operational risk and bypass the complexities of entity formation.