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Why use an employer of record services in Egypt?
Positioned at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, Egypt serves as a strategic gateway to multiple markets. With the largest population in the Arab world and a rapidly growing tech sector, Egypt offers unique advantages for international businesses
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Capital
Currency
Language
Population
Cairo
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Arabic
114.54 M
Payroll & taxes in Egypt
Employer | Employee | Other |
|---|---|---|
12% Social insurance | 10-25% Income tax (progressive) | 14% VAT |
3% Medical insurance | 11% Social insurance | 22.5% Corporate tax |
2% Unemployment insurance | 1% Medical insurance | 10% Dividend tax |
Paid leaves
Paid time off
Employees are entitled to:
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21 days annual leave per year
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30 days after 10 years of service
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30 days for employees over 50 years old
Sick leave
Egypt recognizes 15 public holidays listed bellow, including both secular and religious holidays
Public holidays
The amount of compensation depends on illness and employer policies
Paternity leave
Kazakhstan doesn’t have statutory paid paternity leave, however, some employers may offer it as part of company policy
Maternity leave
Female employees receive:
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90 days of paid maternity leave
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Two daily nursing breaks for 24 months after delivery
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Unpaid childcare leave up to 2 years
Public Holidays in Egypt
January | April | May | July | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 Coptic Christmas | 25 Sinai liberation day | 1 Labor day | 23 Revolution day | 6 Armed forces day |
25 Police day & revolution day |
Islamic new year
Prophet's Birthday
Eid al-Fitr
3 Day
Eid al-Adha
3 Day
Coptic Easter
1 Day
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