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Horizons offers comprehensive Egypt Employer of Record (EOR) services to ensure your business fully complies with Egyptian labor laws and tax regulations. By partnering with us, you can efficiently hire employees in Egypt without establishing a local entity.
We handle all aspects of HR compliance, including monthly payroll processing and management of local employer liabilities. This enables you to focus on your core business objectives while we manage the complexities of employment in Egypt. Partnering with our Egypt EOR service is the fastest and most cost-effective way to expand into the Egyptian market.
Note: An Egypt Employer of Record is also known as an Egypt Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Hire in Egypt, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Egypt EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Egypt, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Egyptian labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Egypt.
It doesn’t stop with Egypt — we are an international EOR
It is legally required for all employers in Egypt to provide a written employment contract for every employee. These contracts need to be written in the country’s official language of Arabic, use the currency of the Egyptian pound, and include any relevant details such as working hours, compensation, benefits, and so on.
3 months maximum
During probation: none
<10 years’ service: 2 months
>10 years’ service: 3 months
Only in cases where the employee is aged 60+ and is not entitled to social security: 0.5 months’ salary per year of service for first 5 years + 1 month’s salary for each year after.
3 months maximum
During probation: none
<10 years’ service: 2 months
>10 years’ service: 3 months
Only in cases where the employee is aged 60+ and is not entitled to social security: 0.5 months’ salary per year of service for first 5 years + 1 month’s salary for each year after.
Egypt has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2025 | Coptic Christmas Day |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Revolution and National Police Day |
| 31 Mar – 2 Apr 2025 | Eid Al-Fitr |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Sham El-Nessim |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Sinai Liberation Day |
| 1 May 2025 | Labor Day |
| 6 Jun 2025 | Arafat Day |
| 7 Jun – 9 Jun 2025 | Eid Al-Adha |
| 26 Jun – 27 Jun 2025 | Islamic New Year |
| 30 Jun 2025 | June 30 Revolution |
| 23 Jul 2025 | The July 23 Revolution Day (July 23, 1952) |
| 5 Sep 2025 | Prophet Mohamed’s Birthday |
| 6 Oct 2025 | Armed Forces Day |
Employees in Egypt who have worked for their employer for at least six months can generally take 21 days of paid vacation leave per year. If they have 10 years with an employer, or are over the age of 50, then they are entitled to one month (30 days) of leave. After five years of service, employees are also entitled to a one-off month of religious leave for pilgrimages.
Employees in Egypt are entitled to six months of paid sick leave, compensated at a rate of at least 75% of their normal salary or wage.
When terminating employees in Egypt, the case must be taken to the Ministry of Manpower and Migration, which has 15 days to make a decision. The decision can also be contested by the employee.
Employees are also entitled to a notice period prior to termination, which varies depending on their length of service. For those with under ten years of experience, there is a mandatory 60-day notice period. For those with more than ten years of service, the minimum is 90 days.
Probation periods in Egypt are limited to three months.
In Egypt, both employees and employers must contribute to social security, and the contributions vary depending on salary. For employers, the contribution is either 24% or 26% of salary, and for employees, it is either 11% or 14%.
Income tax in Egypt is progressive, and the rates are between 0% and 25%, depending on income level.
Corporate tax in Egypt is 22.5%.
Egyptians receive free medical care, so employees do not need to provide private insurance.
The minimum wage in Egypt is 6,000 Egyptian pounds per month for full-time workers.
| Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart | (Per month in USD) |
| Switzerland (Geneva) | $4,000 |
| Italy | $2,255 |
| Australia | $1996 |
| Algeria | $156 |
| Uzbekistan | $22 |
Setting up your Egyptian benefits system can be a confusing process if you are not familiar with the complex labor laws, language, and cultural differences, so it is common to encounter delays.
Horizons can help you avoid this complex part of your Egyptian expansion, saving you time and money and simplifying the entire process. Our team will offer advice and outsourcing of your benefit system setup and management, freeing you to focus on the rest of your expansion.
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With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
Generally speaking, the terms “Egypt PEO” and “Egypt EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Egypt EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Egypt.
It is possible to get a work visa in Egypt. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Egypt are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
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