Employment overview in Egypt
Hiring in Egypt requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Egypt without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is EGP and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Arabic / English, and contracts must comply with Egypt employment law.
Key employment laws in Egypt
- Working hours48 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 3 months
- Notice period2–3 months
- Paid annual leave21 days
- Public holidays14
- Minimum wageEGP 6,000/month
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Egypt
Payroll in Egypt runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~18.75% social insurance. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Egypt
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~18.75% social insurance) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Egypt?
- Hire in Egypt in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Egypt employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in EGP on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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