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.
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.
Egypt employment essentials
Key employment regulations and compliance requirements you need to know.
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages
Arabic (official), English (business), French
Time zone
EET (GMT+2)
Working hours
48 hours/week maximum (8 hrs/day)
Probation period
Up to 3 months
Notice period
2-3 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.
Egyptian Labour Law (Law 12/2003)
Full compliance with Egypt's unified labour law covering employment contracts, working conditions, wages, and termination procedures.
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.
Income Tax (PAYE)
Progressive income tax from 0% to 27.5%. Monthly PAYE withholding and filing with the Egyptian Tax Authority.
Employment Contracts
Written contracts required in Arabic, specifying compensation, duties, and duration. Fixed-term contracts convert to indefinite after consecutive renewals.
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.
Data Privacy
Compliance with Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law (Law 151/2020) for all employee data handling and processing.
Top industries we serve
Technology & Software
Backend/frontend developers, mobile engineers, DevOps, QA engineers, data scientists
BPO & Shared Services
Multilingual agents, operations managers, quality analysts, team leads
Financial Services
Financial analysts, compliance officers, risk managers, accounting professionals
Telecommunications
Network engineers, solutions architects, project managers, sales engineers
Tourism & Hospitality
Hotel management, digital marketing, customer experience, operations
Manufacturing & Construction
Industrial engineers, quality control, supply chain, project management
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Browse companies in EgyptHiring in Egypt: questions
Why hire in Egypt?+
Egypt offers a massive 100M+ population with strong STEM education (500K+ university graduates annually), multilingual capabilities (Arabic, English, French), competitive costs (up to 70% savings), strategic timezone (GMT+2), and an established BPO industry with 150K+ experienced professionals. Egypt is the natural bridge between Africa and the Middle East.
What are typical salary ranges in Egypt?+
Senior software engineers: $12,000-$30,000/year. BPO agents: $3,000-$7,000/year. Financial analysts: $8,000-$20,000/year. Marketing managers: $10,000-$24,000/year. Egypt offers among the most competitive rates globally.
What statutory benefits are required in Egypt?+
Mandatory: social insurance contributions, 21 days minimum annual leave (30 days after 10 years), 90 days maternity leave (fully paid), sick leave (up to 180 days with varying pay), and public holidays. Many employers provide private health insurance, transportation allowances, and Ramadan bonuses.
Is Egypt suitable for multilingual BPO?+
Egypt is one of the best locations for multilingual BPO in the Africa/MENA region. The workforce is natively Arabic-speaking with strong English proficiency, and significant French-speaking capability. This makes Egypt ideal for serving Middle Eastern, North African, and European customers from a single hub.
How does the Egyptian social insurance system work?+
Egypt's social insurance is mandatory for all employees. Employer pays approximately 18.75% and employee pays approximately 11% of the insured salary. Coverage includes old-age pension, disability, death benefits, sickness insurance, and work injury compensation. Maximum insured salary limits apply.
What's the termination process in Egypt?+
For indefinite contracts: employer must provide 2 months notice (under 10 years service) or 3 months (over 10 years). Written notice is required. Severance: half a month's salary per year of service for indefinite contracts. For fixed-term contracts, early termination requires compensation for remaining contract period.
Start hiring in Egypt
Get compliant, hire fast, and build your Egypt team with confidence.
- 100% compliant with Egypt labor laws
- 7-14 business days onboarding timeline
- Dedicated local account manager
- Full payroll, benefits & HR administration