EGYPT PEO & EOR
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DID YOU KNOW
- Greater Cairo is the largest city in both Africa and the Middle East
- The Great Pyramids are some of the oldest buildings known to man, and we still don’t know exactly when they were built or who by
- Egypt is home to the majority of the world’s Arabic people
- Egypt is a transcontinental country, with the Sinai peninsula forming a land bridge between Africa and Asia
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Egypt PEO Services
A significant piece of human history, frozen forever
There is no country in the world that can boast about its history like Egypt can. Home to some of the oldest buildings in the world with its Great Pyramids, Egypt keeps a significant piece of human history frozen in time forever. Cairo, its capital city, is a famous destination for tourists as a result of this history, and most of Egypt’s expatriates choose to make their homes here.
Egypt is a transcontinental country, which is mostly located in North Africa but also has parts in Asia. As a result of this, Egypt enjoys a unique blend of culture and diversity throughout the country. Some of Egypt’s main industries for foreign workers include petroleum products, media, finance, tourism, and charity work.
Growing numbers of foreign businesses and investors are choosing to explore Egypt to access these industries and the country’s natural resources. An Egypt PEO provider like Gibson Watts Global can provide significant support with this process, facilitating business expansion into Egypt without a legal entity in the country.
Working in Egypt
Financial Year Dates
Egypt’s fiscal year runs from 1st July to 30th June
Minimum Wage
May 2024 saw a significant increase to minimum wage in Egypt, rising from EGP 2,400 to EGP 6,000 per month.
Bonuses are agreed within employment contracts, and are down to the employee / employer’s relationship
Standard working hours
The usual working hours in Egypt are 48 hours per week, and this is outlined in Egyptian employment law.
The standard work week in Egypt is Sunday through Thursday, with business hours usually from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Some businesses might operate six days a week, including Saturday.
Arabic language is mandatory on employment contracts; so bilingual wording is advised for employees who are unable to understand Arabic. All contracts must also be in writing.
Fixed-term contracts can be renewed on multiple occasions, however they must be linked to a specific pipeline of tasks for justification.
Probation periods are generally 3 months, and this can’t be extended beyond this.
Overtime
Overtime can only be worked at a maximum of 2 hours per day, and overtime pay rates cannot be less than the employee’s usual pay, plus 35%. For workers who do overtime night shifts, 70% extra on the salary must be provided.
If an employee is required to work overtime on one of their holiday days, the employer must pay a minimum of double the salary for that day’s work.
Holiday Allowance
If a worker has been with an employer for over 1 year, then they are entitled to 21 days of annual leave per year.
The annual leave allowance increases to 30 days per year once an employee has completed 10 years of service.
Employees over the age of 50 are also entitled to 30 days’ paid leave.
For workers who have completed less than a year of service, paid leave is allocated on a pro rata basis.
Sick Leave
An employee is entitled to their salary should they fall ill. An employee with a proven record of sickness is entitled to paid sick leave at the rate of 75% of their salary for up to 90 days with social insurance. After 90 days, this increases to 85% for the following 90 days. Sick leave is payable up to 180 days.
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Social Insurance entitles 3 months of full paid maternity leave for each child (up to 3 children).
There is currently no paternity leave under Egyptian law.
Public Holiday
- Coptic Christmas Day
- Revolution and National Police Day
- Eid Al-Fitr
- Sinai Liberation Day
- Labour Day
- Sham El-Nessim
- Eid Al-Adha
- Revolution
- Islamic New Year
- Revolution Day
- Prophet Muhammads Birthday
- Armed Forces Day
Social Contributions
Employees must contribute 11% of their salary to social insurance; employers must contribute 18.75%.
The minimum Social Insurance wage in Egypt is 2,000 EGP, and the maximum is 12,600 EGP.
Income Tax
Earned Income EGP | Tax |
Up to 40,000 | 0% |
40,001 – 55,000 | 10% |
55,001 – 70,000 | 15% |
70,001 – 200,000 | 20% |
200,001 – 400,000 | 22.5% |
400,001 – 1,200,000 | 25% |
Over 1,200,001 | 27.5% |
Health Care
Healthcare in Egypt consists of both public and private sectors. Public sector is generally of a low standard due to underfunding and lack of staff. Government investment into the public healthcare system is very little.
Visas
To work in Egypt, foreign nationals require a work permit which is converted from a tourist/temporary visa. Tourist/temporary visas are obtained when arriving at Egyptian airports and permit a single-entry 30-day visit. Work permits can then be converted to one of the following visa types permitting work in Egypt:
- Work Visa
- Ordinary Visa – for eligible spouses
- Special Visa – Egyptian Expats
“An Egyptian EOR provider can also provide guidance on this process. An EOR can provide a payroll solution in Egypt so that workers can easily set up in Egypt and businesses can easily place workers in-country.”
13th salary
Although not legally mandated by Egyptian employment laws, most employers are known to provide a 13th-month salary as a bonus to their employees. The amount usually varies depending on the employee’s annual salary.
Cultural Information
Friendly yet professional etiquette is commonplace in Egypt. Punctuality and keeping a smart appearance is very important. Egypt’s main language is Arabic, and it is appreciated when expats learn the language, however English is also commonly understood across the country.
Islam is the main religion of Egypt, and it’s important to be respectful of Islamic customs in the country. Most Egyptian workers won’t be available throughout Ramadan, and Friday is a non-working day as it is the Islamic holy day. Working weeks in Egypt run from Sunday to Thursday.
Impacts of COVID-19
Similar to other countries across the world, many Egyptian businesses chose to close their offices and resort to remote working practices in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This varies depending on the industry, and as of late 2021, Egypt has a balance of remote working and in-person working patterns.