Country Guide
Capital City
Canberra
Languages
English
Currency
Australian dollar ($, AUD)
Population Size
25,771,300
Employer Taxes
18.45%
Employee Costs
2%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Instead of going through the lengthy and complicated process of global expansion on your own, you can partner with a professional and legally secure EOR service to boost your growth potential. INS Global has employment outsourcing services available in more than 160 countries around the world. With over 15 years of experience in helping companies of all sizes enter new markets with speed and efficiency, our EOR in Egypt is the perfect partner for your expansion needs.
A EOR in Egypt can reduce the risk of error and make sure that your employees receive their payroll on time and in full legal compliance. With a EOR, you can be set up in just a few days and can continue company operations as usual.
An EOR in Egypt can handle all legal responsibilities so that you can focus on company growth and market success. The services that a EOR offers can make global expansion possible without you having to spend unnecessary time, resources, and money.
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Traditional company incorporation is a tried-and-tested method of global expansion, but it isn’t fast or easy. With company incorporation, you will be required to set up a legal branch of the company in the new country before any operations can progress.
Alternatively, a EOR acts as your legal entity so you can enter the new market without having to set up a separate company subsidiary.
With a EOR you can also:
The Advantage in Figures
PEO/EOR
Company Incorporation
Price
80% Less Expensive
Market Entry
2-5 Days
6 Months
Full Compliance with Local Laws
Our legal advisors have the knowledge and expertise to ensure that you and your employees are always in line with local regulations.
Save Time and Costs
Traditional methods of global expansion tend to be expensive and time-consuming. A EOR gives you a shortcut by providing specific solutions for your every need.
More than Just a Single Service
A EOR doesn’t just handle employee payroll. Recruitment, onboarding, contractor management, and any other HR services you need to succeed are covered securely by a PEO provider.
Cut Down on Waiting Time Around the World
A EOR can allow you to enter new markets in less than a week. With company incorporation, you might have to wait 4-12 months to start operations.
Fewer Complicated Supply Lines
Instead of hiring multiple partners with separate lines of communication, a EOR gives you everything through a single dedicated point of contact.
In just 4 simple steps you meet your global expansion needs with INS Global.
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First, we meet with you to discuss and create a tailor-made plan to fit your specific situation.
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With our EOR acting as the legal entity, you can easily and immediately bring your staff to Egypt.
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Our team of experts handles every aspect of recruitment, payroll, and HR services.
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Your employees can proceed with operations as normal while we ensure the legal security and compliance of your company.
While a PEO and EOR offer similar services, they aren’t exactly the same. Each operates distinctly so you can choose the one that’s most suited for your specific needs.
Both a PEO and EOR provide HR services to employees of other companies. These services cover a wide range of tasks, including payroll, contract compliance, onboarding, etc.
Unlike a PEO, an EOR can legally hire employees on behalf of other companies. An EOR is also officially held liable for all responsibilities of the employees they recruit and hire.
As a result, in a PEO contract, the agreement is made between the company and the employee. In an EOR contract, however, the contract is directed by the company but is officially made between the EOR and the employee.
Payroll for staff of a non-profit organization can be challenging in a new market, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the specific laws around non-profit employees and organizations. It doesn’t have to be a lengthy or arduous process though. INS Global’s PEO in Egypt is well-equipped to handle your NGO staff payroll needs and ensure that they are receiving their salaries following local regulations.
A EOR also makes finding new staff for your NPO or NGO much easier. We employ innovative recruitment methods to help you recruit dedicated and passionate candidates from all over the world. With our expertise, you can help those in need effectively and securely.
Egypt is not only the most populous country in the Arab world—it’s also a critical hub for logistics, fintech, telecommunications, and customer service operations across the MENA region. With a rapidly growing digital economy and a highly educated, multilingual workforce, the country offers scalable talent at a cost advantage.
However, foreign companies face strict regulatory procedures related to employment contracts, tax withholding, payroll structure, and social security compliance. Partnering with a reliable Employer of Record allows international businesses to enter the Egyptian market quickly, while ensuring that every hire and transaction complies with local legislation.
Remote work has grown significantly in Egypt in recent years, especially in sectors like IT, design, digital marketing, and technical support. However, remote employees remain subject to the same regulations as on-site employees, including labor protections, social contributions, and formal contract requirements.
An Employer of Record ensures that:
Remote staff receive legally binding contracts in Arabic
Payroll is administered in line with Egyptian law and currency requirements
Social security and income tax filings are accurately processed
Local holiday schedules, sick leave, and overtime entitlements are respected
This approach allows global companies to tap into Egypt’s talent pool for hybrid or fully remote roles, without violating compliance standards.
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Written contracts are required in Egypt, and a copy must also be given to the local labor office. Contracts should be written in Arabic and any compensation amounts stated in the local currency of the Egyptian pound.
Probation periods can last a maximum of 3 months and cannot be extended.
The minimum wage for 2023 is EGP2,700 per month.
Termination notice periods depend on the length of time the employee has been with the organization. If the employee has worked for less than 10 years, the notice period is 2 months. For those who have worked for over 10 years, the requirement is at least 3 months.
Severance pay is calculated at half a month’s wages for the first 5 years of employment, and a full month’s wages for every year after the first 5.
Working Hours
A typical work week is 40 hours, with traditional rest days being Friday and Saturday.
Any work performed outside of the usual 8 hours per day is counted as overtime. Overtime pay is 35% more than regular wages for daytime work and 70% more for night work.
Employees who work on rest days are entitled to receive double pay and an additional day off.
Public Holidays
There are 19 public holidays each year in Egypt. There are also significant historical, religious, and cultural holidays that may change depending on the region.
Vacation Days
All employees who have worked a minimum of 6 months are also entitled to 21 days of annual paid leave.
After 10 years of continuous employment, employees will receive 30 days of annual leave.
Employees who have worked a minimum of 5 years are eligible to take one month off for a religious pilgrimage.
Sick Leave
Protected annual sick leave can extend for up to 6 months.
For the first 90 days of sick leave the employee can claim compensation from social insurance at 70% standard salary. A further 90 days will be reimbursed at 85%.
Medical certification must be provided to qualify for sick leave.
Maternity/Paternity
Expectant mothers who have worked a minimum of 10 months can receive 3 months of paid maternity leave. They must take 45 days’ leave before delivery.
Maternity leave can be taken a maximum of 3 times during an employee’s service period.
If a company has 50 employees or more, mothers can also take 2 years of unpaid leave to care for their children.
There is no required paid paternity leave according to Egyptian law.
The corporate tax in Egypt is 22.5%. Oil exploration companies are taxed at 40.55%.
Employer contributions to social security tax are equivalent to 18.75% of an employee’s salary. Employees also contribute the equivalent of 11%.
Income tax is charged at a progressive rate from 0-25%.
Standard VAT is 14%.
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, while non-residents are only taxed on the income received in Egypt.
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No, it is necessary to use a local entity abroad to comply with each country labor law.
Foreign companies can either set up a local entity in each country or use the services a local PEO (Professional Employment Organization) to hire the staff on-site directly.
The employer of record is the legal entity liable for the staff employed in a specific country. In practice, a foreign company can either open a subsidiary to become the employer of record of its abroad employees or use a PEO to act as the employer of record.
Liabilities may vary from country to country and include all the staff management responsibilities: labor contract issues, payroll management, and tax compliance, social security management, expenses claim declaration, hiring and termination
procedures, etc.
In general, 1-month is necessary to have an employee based out abroad using an existing PEO as the employe of record. When incorporating a new subsidiary to be the employer of record, the delay varies from 4-12 months.
A Global Employer of Record is an effective solutions for companies like yours that are looking to expand a workforce abroad effortlessly.
This approach allows you to outsource the international hiring process quickly and efficiency, providing access to a global talent pool while still managing payroll compliance in each country.
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