Hire in Egypt
Hire Exceptional Talent in Egypt Africa meets the Middle East. 100M+ people.
Egypt bridges Africa and the Middle East with a 100M+ population, strong STEM education, and multilingual workforce. With Arabic, English, and French proficiency, Egypt is the gateway for companies serving both African and MENA markets.
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AT A GLANCE
Hiring in Egypt, in six answers.
- Who is this for?
- Companies hiring people in Egypt, with or without a local entity.
- What problem are you solving?
- Finding strong talent in Egypt and employing them under local law, payroll and tax takes time and local knowledge.
- What does CareerBuddy activate?
- Talent search to find your hires in Egypt, and employer of record (EOR) to employ them compliantly.
- What outcome can you expect?
- A vetted shortlist in 4 days, and hires on payroll without setting up an entity.
- Why CareerBuddy?
- CareerBuddy employs people in 50+ countries through its own registered entities.
- What should you do next?
- Tell us the role and salary for Egypt.Get a quote →
100M+
Population
150+
Placements in Egypt
150K+
BPO Professionals
Up to 70%
Cost Savings
7-14 business days onboarding promise · 100% compliance guarantee · no entity setup, ever
Our services in Egypt
Full-spectrum HR and talent solutions, fully compliant with Egypt labor laws.
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Recruitment in Egypt
Access Egypt's vast talent pool: software engineers, data scientists, multilingual customer service, finance professionals, and operations specialists from Cairo, Alexandria, and smart cities.
Recruitment in Egypt in EgyptEmployer of Record (EOR)
Hire in Egypt without establishing a local entity. We handle EGP payroll, social insurance, income tax withholding, and full compliance with Egypt's Labour Law.
Employer of Record (EOR) in EgyptBPO & Contact Centers
Egypt is a major BPO hub with 150K+ professionals. Build multilingual contact centers (Arabic, English, French) and back-office teams in Cairo and Alexandria.
BPO & Contact Centers in EgyptTraining & Development
Technical upskilling, customer service training, leadership development, and language programs for your Egyptian workforce.
Training & Development in EgyptHR Management & Payroll
Monthly EGP payroll, income tax withholding, social insurance contributions (employer 18.75% + employee 11%), leave management, and benefits administration.
HR Management & Payroll in EgyptEmployer Branding
Position your company in Egypt's competitive market, reaching professionals through our network and local partnerships.
Employer Branding in EgyptEgypt by service
RecruitmentRecruitment in EgyptFull-cycle recruitment in Egypt. CareerBuddy sources, vets and shortlists three Egypt-based candidates in four business days, at a flat fee payable only when you hire.Employer of RecordEmployer of Record in EgyptCompliant employment for one or many Egypt team members without opening a local entity. CareerBuddy becomes the legal employer, running payroll, benefits, statutory contributions and offboarding under Egypt labour law.OutsourcingOutsourcing in EgyptFully managed Egypt teams — engineering, customer support, finance ops and back-office — on CareerBuddy's payroll, on your roadmap. Recruit, onboard, manage compliance and rotate coverage as one line item.BPOBPO in EgyptEgypt-based BPO for high-volume operations: customer support, content moderation, data annotation, KYC and back-office. Delivered from CareerBuddy-managed sites with on-site supervision and QA.
Detailed guidesEmployer of Record in Egypt →
Quick reference
Egypt employment essentials
Key employment regulations and compliance requirements you need to know.
ItemEgypt
CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EGP)
LanguagesArabic (official), English (business), French
Time zoneEET (GMT+2)
Working hours48 hours/week maximum (8 hrs/day)
Probation periodUp to 3 months
Notice period2-3 months depending on tenure
Hiring timeline (EOR)7-14 business days
Compliance in Egypt
We handle all local compliance so you can focus on building your team.
01
Egyptian Labour Law (Law 12/2003)
Full compliance with Egypt's unified labour law covering employment contracts, working conditions, wages, and termination procedures.
02
Social Insurance
Mandatory social insurance contributions: employer pays approximately 18.75% and employee pays approximately 11% of insured salary, covering old age, disability, death, sickness, and injury.
03
Income Tax (PAYE)
Progressive income tax from 0% to 27.5%. Monthly PAYE withholding and filing with the Egyptian Tax Authority.
04
Employment Contracts
Written contracts required in Arabic, specifying compensation, duties, and duration. Fixed-term contracts convert to indefinite after consecutive renewals.
05
Work Permits for Foreigners
Foreign workers require work permits with a maximum 10% foreign workforce rule. We manage the full work permit and residency application process.
06
Data Privacy
Compliance with Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law (Law 151/2020) for all employee data handling and processing.
Top industries we serve
- 01Technology & SoftwareBackend/frontend developers, mobile engineers, DevOps, QA engineers, data scientists
- 02BPO & Shared ServicesMultilingual agents, operations managers, quality analysts, team leads
- 03Financial ServicesFinancial analysts, compliance officers, risk managers, accounting professionals
- 04TelecommunicationsNetwork engineers, solutions architects, project managers, sales engineers
- 05Tourism & HospitalityHotel management, digital marketing, customer experience, operations
- 06Manufacturing & ConstructionIndustrial engineers, quality control, supply chain, project management
Local suppliers
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- 100% compliant with Egypt labor laws
- 7-14 business days onboarding timeline
- Dedicated local account manager
- Full payroll, benefits & HR administration