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Egypt presents various opportunities for international organisations due to its strategic location linking Africa and the Middle East. This advantageous positioning grants access to diverse consumer markets, while the nation's modern infrastructure facilitates seamless trade operations.
Egypt's population of over 100 million people, presents foreign employers with a vast talent pool. The prevalent use of European languages, especially English, stands as a significant advantage when seeking employees in the country.
Egypt's renowned higher education system, coupled with a focus on medical sciences and technology, makes it a sought-after destination for recruiting proficient and highly skilled knowledge workers.
Traditionally, Cairo, the capital city, has been the focal point of the Egyptian economy. Nevertheless, recent government initiatives have effectively aimed to diversify industries geographically, fostering prosperity across all 27 governorates in the country.
Written documentation is a requirement for employment contracts in Egypt. These contracts are issued in Arabic, with three copies provided: one for the employer's records, one for the employee, and another for the social security authority. Details include:
Probation periods are mandatory in Egypt, ranging from a minimum of 30 days to a maximum of 90 days (3 months). During this period, employers may terminate the contract without reason and without severance.
The typical work week in Egypt is from Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday being the weekend. The standard working hours vary, but a common practice is an eight-hour workday, resulting in a 40-hour work week.
Employees receive an overtime premium of 35% for daytime work, 70% for nighttime work, and 100% for work done on days off and holidays.
The minimum wage in Egypt recently increased to 3,000 EGP a month; roughly is 18.8 EGP an hour.
In Egypt, employers are not legally obligated to provide 13th-month payments.
Individual income tax in Egypt is calculated using progressive rates ranging from 0% to 25%.
In Egypt, both employers and employees must make mandatory social security contributions for pensions, covering old age, disability, and survivors. Workers can receive a full pension at age 60 with a minimum of 15 years of contributions. Alternatively, they can access an early pension with 25 years of contributions at any age.
The tax-related information provided in this guide is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Reach out to our dedicated team for insights on remote hiring in Egypt tailored to your needs.
In Egypt, employers may not terminate employees at will outside of the probation period. To terminate, they must appear before a Ministry committee within 15 days of the request; if approved, the employee can still contest the dismissal in court. Appropriate reasons for termination include:
The notice period starts at 60 days and extends based on the tenure of employment:
In Egypt, severance pay isn't mandatory unless the termination was unjust. Throughout the notice period, the employee continues to receive their regular salary.
Egypt observes 12 national holidays over 15 days:
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