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Horizons enables international businesses to hire employees in Egypt quickly, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with local tax and labor laws. The Horizons Egypt Employer of Record (EOR) solution means you can hire your entire Egypt team, without the need for a local entity or subsidiary.
When you engage an Egypt EOR solution, you save your business time, and money, and guarantee compliance.
The Horizons EOR solution means international companies can hire in Egypt — without the need for an expensive local subsidiary.
Horizons enables your company to hire and onboard your Egypt team in as little as 24 hours.
Experts in Egypt labor and tax laws ensure you are fully compliant with all applicable laws.
Horizons ensures accurate salary and payroll processing, based on your chosen pay period. The Horizons EOR platform makes income tax withholding and expense management straightforward.
Guarantee that all employees in Egypt are welcomed onboard with a compliant contract and all necessary formalities.
Horizons ensures that employment remains compliant and deals with any legal and compliance issues as they arise.
With a Egypt EOR, you save up to 85 percent of the total cost of hiring in Egypt.
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An Egypt Employer of Record (EOR) is a legally compliant and cost-effective solution for companies that want to hire employees in Egypt without needing to open or register a local entity.
An EOR works by entering into a contractual agreement with an employer and its employees. The EOR then becomes the official employer of record legally responsible for all aspects of employment including payroll, taxes, compliance with local labor laws and regulations, employee benefits programs and more. By using an EOR, employers can ensure that their employees are compensated according to local laws and regulations without having to worry about setting up a separate legal entity in each foreign jurisdiction.
An attractive destination for global business, Egypt is home to a strategic geographical position, highly skilled workforce, and rapidly growing consumer market. Able to easily access opportunities in various markets in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, companies are utilizing Egypt’s strategic location as a meaningful base of operations.
With a strong technical education system that offers some of the best students in STEM fields such as engineering, mathematics, and technology, businesses have found high-level employees from diverse specializations locally available. As a result, all these factors have made Egypt an increasingly attractive business hub for many international organizations.
Partnering with an Egypt EOR like Horizons ensures compliance with local labor laws and regulations while providing access to talented professionals from around the world. Additionally, it saves time and money by removing the need to set up a legal entity while simplifying HR management processes such as payroll and employee onboarding.
Working with an experienced EOR partner delivers a number of advantages for your business operations in Egypt.
An EOR can provide invaluable insight into the local culture and business practices in Egypt, which is essential for any business looking to succeed in this market.
Working with an Egypt EOR is a great way for businesses to outsource their recruitment needs while still ensuring they are getting qualified candidates who are perfect fits for their organization. By entrusting this task to experienced professionals, businesses get access to a larger pool of diverse talent while also saving time and money associated with recruitment processes.
Here are some of the ways an Employer of Record can help:
If you’re considering expanding your business into Egypt or need assistance managing your existing workforce in this area, partnering with Horizons can help you access highly-skilled talent and remain compliant with all applicable regulations. Contact us today to learn more about our Egypt Employer of Record services.
Working with an EOR in Egypt can be hugely beneficial for businesses when it comes to managing their employees’ annual leave and public holidays. Not only does this help them comply with Egyptian labor laws, but it also simplifies the often complex processes associated with these entitlements.
An EOR can provide employers with access to all the paperwork, systems, and infrastructure they need in order to successfully manage leave and public holiday regulations. They can simplify the complexities of labor law compliance by providing access to the paperwork, processes, and systems needed for managing leave and public holidays in Egypt.
Employees in Egypt are legally entitled to paid annual leave of either 21 or 30 days, based on their age and length of service:
Employees aged under 50, with between six months and ten years of service, are entitled to 21 days of paid leave per year.
Those over 50, or with ten or more years of service, are entitled to 30 days of paid leave per year.
The employer has the right to set the dates of an employee’s annual leave; however, if the employee officially rejects this decision in writing, it will be viewed as them voluntarily relinquishing their vacation time.
All employees must take a minimum of six consecutive days leave per year as part of their allocated annual leave entitlement.
In addition to annual leave, there are 13 public holidays each year (see below).
If employees are required to work on public holidays, they must be paid double their normal rate.
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 7 Jan, 2023 | Coptic Christmas Day |
| 25 Jan, 2023 | Revolution Day January 25 |
| 26 Jan, 2023 | Day off for Revolution Day January 25 |
| 17 Apr, 2023 | Spring Festival |
| 22 Apr, 2023 | Eid el Fitr (Tentative Date) |
| 23 Apr, 2023 | Eid el Fitr Holiday |
| 24 Apr, 2023 | Eid el Fitr Holiday |
| 25 Apr, 2023 | Sinai Liberation Day |
| 1 May, 2023 | Labor Day |
| 28 Jun, 2023 | Arafat Day (Tentative Date) |
| 29 Jun, 2023 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) |
| 30 Jun, 2023 | June 30 Revolution, Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) |
| 1 Jul, 2023 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) |
| 20 Jul, 2023 | Muharram (Tentative Date) |
| 223 Jul, 2023 | Revolution Day July 23 |
| 27 Jul, 2023 | Day off for Revolution Day July 23 |
| 28 Sep, 2023 | Prophet Mohamed’s Birthday (Tentative Date) |
| 6 Oct, 2023 | Armed Forces Day |
An EOR provides employers with an easy and convenient way to comply with Egyptian labor laws in regarding maternity and parental leave. Employers can fulfill their legal obligations without needing to establish a presence or business entity in Egypt, since the EOR will take over these obligations on its behalf.
In Egypt, female employees who have worked for their employer consecutively for 10 months or more are entitled to 90 days of fully paid maternity leave, 45 days of which must be taken after the birth.
For employers with more than 50 employees, additional unpaid maternity leave may be taken up to a maximum of two years. Employees can take two periods of maternity leave during their employment.
Upon their return to work following the birth, female employees may take up to two 30-minute or one-hour nursing breaks per day, for up to two years after childbirth.
No legal requirement exists for paternity leave in Egypt.
Working with an Employer Of Record (EOR) can help businesses with managing pension contributions in Egypt. An EOR is a company that provides services to employers, including the management of compliance with local labor law regulations such as the requirements for pension contributions on behalf of their employees. This allows employers to outsource the administrative burden of ensuring they are meeting and complying with all their local legal requirements, while providing assurance that their employees’ pension contributions are securely managed in a timely manner.
Employers must contribute 18.75% each month from each employee’s salary towards social security, which typically covers health insurance, pensions and other benefits.
The minimum retirement age in Egypt is 60 years old and the minimum pension is calculated at 65% of the minimum wage for employees who have contributed to the scheme for at least 15 years.
Working with an EOR allows employers to streamline their payroll processes while ensuring their business remains compliant with local labor law regulations concerning pension contributions. In this way, employers can ensure they are providing adequate protection and benefits to their employees while avoiding any costly penalties associated with non-compliance.
Working with an Employer Of Record (EOR) in Egypt can be extremely beneficial for managing income tax withholding. By working with an EOR, companies can outsource their payroll and taxation responsibilities to a professional team that is well-versed in the complexities of Egyptian taxation laws. This ensures that taxes are withheld accurately and on time, avoiding costly fines or other penalties.
Employees in Egypt must pay the applicable rate of income tax, which is progressive and ranges from 0% to 25% depending on income:
Navigating Egypt’s progressive income tax rates can be a daunting task without expert guidance. That’s where an EOR (Employer of Record) comes in. With thorough knowledge of constantly changing regulatory requirements, they ensure employees pay the correct amount of taxes based on their income bracket. They also provide reports to employers on all taxes paid by each employee, making it easier for employers to keep track of their obligations under Egyptian law.
When businesses partner with an EOR, they can wave goodbye to hours spent poring over Egyptian tax regulations, and focus on their core operations instead. Think of it as a way to streamline your workforce, without sacrificing quality. Let us take care of the details, and you can get back to what you do best.
Managing foreign employees can be a complex process. However, hiring and employing personnel in a foreign country can be complicated because of differences in employment laws, taxation rules, and payroll requirements. Fortunately, working with an employer of record (EOR) can make this process easier and more efficient. An EOR provides services such as payroll and compliance for businesses that are looking to hire employees overseas.
Working with an Employer of Record (EOR) like Horizons is a great way for businesses looking to hire employees in Egypt to navigate the complex local job market while minimizing potential legal risks associated with non-compliance. An EOR can help manage everything from recruiting and screening candidates to payroll management; so that you save both time and money while staying compliant at all times. If you’re considering expanding into Egypt, get in contact with us for a no-obligation consultation with an Egypt hiring expert.
A Zimbabwe Employer of Record (EOR) solution involves a specialist HR company hiring local employees on behalf of a third-party (usually international) company. The Zimbabwe EOR takes care of payroll, HR and employment compliance.
A Zimbabwe Professional Employer Organization (PEO) usually provides an EOR solution, but may also provides additional HR solutions such as recruitment, global mobility support and contractor management.
A Zimbabwe EOR is useful for any company that seeks to hire employees in Zimbabwe, but doesn’t need an incorporated local entity or subsidiary in the country. It is a faster and more cost-effective solution for those companies.
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