EOR in Egypt
Employer of Record in Egypt.
Employ talent in Egypt without setting up a local entity.
- Fast and compliant employee onboarding
- Payroll, tax and social security in Egypt
- Transparent monthly EOR pricing
- Work-permit support where a permit is required
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Employment in Egypt
Employ in Egypt without establishing a local entity
Gini Talent enables international companies to employ workers in Egypt without establishing an Egyptian legal entity.
As the local legal employer, Gini Talent manages employment administration in line with Egyptian labor requirements, including local employment documentation, monthly payroll, applicable payroll taxes, and NOSI (National Organization for Social Insurance) administration where required, while you manage the employee’s day-to-day work.
At a glance
Egypt at a glance
Country essentials and economic context.
Country profile
Economic indicators
Employment
Employment essentials
Choose a topic to explore local employment requirements.
Core rules under Labor Law No. 14 of 2025.
Public holidays in Egypt
Egypt observes national and religious public holidays. Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar and dates vary each year.
- 7JanCoptic Christmas7 January
- 25JanRevolution Day25 January
- 25AprSinai Liberation Day25 April
- 1MayLabor Day1 May
- 23JulRevolution Day (1952)23 July
- 6OctArmed Forces Day6 October
- VariesEid al-FitrVaries (3 days)
- VariesEid al-AdhaVaries (4 days)
- VariesIslamic New YearVaries (1 day)
- VariesMawlid al-NabiVaries (1 day)
Included
What’s included in your EOR service?
Employment administration and support for your team in Egypt.
Employment contracts & onboarding
Locally compliant employment documents, onboarding and statutory setup in Egypt.
Monthly payroll
Gross-to-net payroll, payslips and monthly payroll reporting in Egypt.
Social security administration
NOSI registration, contribution calculations and ongoing social insurance administration where required by Egyptian law.
Payroll tax administration
Processing of applicable payroll taxes and statutory filings in Egypt.
Leave & benefits administration
Administration of statutory leave, agreed benefits and expenses in Egypt.
Employee records
Employment records and HR documentation through the employee lifecycle in Egypt.
Local HR support
Day-to-day employment support for employees and international employers in Egypt.
Offboarding & final settlement
Termination documents, final payroll and statutory settlement in Egypt.
EOR vs Local Entity in Egypt
| Factor | EOR | Local Entity |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Faster onboarding, subject to work authorization | Longer setup, including company, tax and applicable NOSI registration |
| Setup Cost | Low (no local share capital required from the client) | Company formation costs and applicable capital requirements |
| Compliance | Egyptian labor law and applicable NOSI obligations managed | Direct compliance responsibility |
| Payroll | EGP payroll and applicable taxes managed | In-house or outsourced |
| Employment Risk | Statutory employer obligations managed | Direct employer liability |
| Scalability | Employ without establishing a local entity | Local entity required for direct employment |
Hiring
Hiring & Compliance in Egypt
Key legal and regulatory considerations for international employers hiring in Egypt.
Work permits & hiring foreign employees
Work Permits & Hiring Foreign Employees
Foreign nationals generally require valid work authorization before starting employment in Egypt, subject to applicable exemptions. Gini Talent supports eligible work-permit applications, documentation, onboarding and renewals in line with Egyptian requirements.
Employee classification
Employee vs Independent Contractor in Egypt
Under Egyptian labor law, worker classification depends on the actual employment relationship, including the degree of employer control and supervision. Incorrect classification may result in employment claims, applicable social insurance liabilities and tax compliance risks.
Compliance risks
Important Compliance Risks in Egypt
EOR arrangements do not eliminate all local compliance risks. International employers should consider permanent establishment exposure, intellectual property protection, employee data privacy, and applicable Egyptian labor, tax and immigration requirements.
Employment Termination in Egypt
Notice periods
Notice Periods
Under Labor Law No. 14 of 2025, either party generally must provide three months’ written notice when terminating an indefinite-term employment contract, subject to statutory exceptions.
| Contract Type | Notice Period |
|---|---|
| Indefinite-term employment | 3 months |
| Fixed-term employment | Different rules apply depending on the contract and termination circumstances |
Where the required notice is not provided, compensation for the unserved notice period may apply.
Severance
Severance & Compensation
Termination compensation in Egypt depends on the employment contract, reason for termination and applicable statutory requirements.
Where an employer unlawfully terminates an indefinite-term employment contract, compensation must be no less than two months’ wages for each year of service.
Other payments may include outstanding wages, unused annual leave and notice compensation, where applicable. There is no single universal severance payment applicable to every termination.
Dismissal risk
Unlawful Dismissal & Compensation
Employers must have legally recognized grounds for termination and follow the procedures required under Egyptian labor law.
Unlawful termination of an indefinite-term contract may result in compensation of no less than two months’ wages per year of service, in addition to applicable notice compensation and other outstanding entitlements.
Serious misconduct, poor performance and economic restructuring must be assessed under the relevant statutory requirements.
Leave
Unused Annual Leave
Upon termination, employers must calculate and settle any outstanding statutory annual leave entitlements in accordance with Egyptian labor law.
Payment for unused annual leave must be included in the final settlement where applicable, alongside outstanding wages and other statutory or contractual payments.
Offboarding
Documentation & Final Settlement
Employers must complete the applicable termination documentation and final payroll settlement, including:
- Outstanding salary and other earned payments
- Unused annual leave compensation
- Notice compensation and statutory termination payments, where applicable
- Final payroll tax declarations
- Social insurance exit notifications, where required
- Employment and service certificates upon request
For foreign employees, applicable work permit and residence status requirements must also be addressed.
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A practical guide to employment, payroll, tax and EOR compliance in Egypt.
Customer success
Employ in Egypt with one partner
Gini hires and employs people in Egypt under local rules, covering the contract, payroll, tax and social contributions, without opening a local entity first.
Payroll, tax and social security stay with one accountable partner.
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