Find work in Egypt
Arab Republic of Egypt — 105 million people, Egyptian Pound (EGP), Arabic. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Cairo
Population
105 million
GDP / capita
$3,700
Currency
EGP
Egyptian Pound
Time zone
UTC+2 (EET)
Working in Egypt: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
48 hours (8 hours/day, 6 days)
Annual leave
7 public holidays
21 days (30 days after 10 years or age 50+)
Maternity leave
90 days at full pay (for up to 3 times during employment)
Paternity leave
No statutory provision
Notice period
2-3 months depending on tenure
Severance
No statutory severance. End of service benefit may be provided under contract or collective agreement.
Overtime rules
35% premium (day), 70% (night). Maximum overtime varies by sector.
Probation period
3 months maximum
Tax landscape in Egypt
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year.
- Income tax
- 0% to 27.5%
- Corporate tax
- 22.5%
- Social contributions
- Employer: ~18.75%. Employee: ~11%.
- VAT / GST
- 14%
Treaty network
Over 55 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Egypt
ACH Egypt handles interbank clearing. Mobile payments growing rapidly. InstaPay (CBE instant payment) launched 2022.
Bank transfer
Mobile money (Vodafone Cash, Fawry)
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
EGP
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Egypt
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Egypt.
Worker classification
Labour Law No. 12 of 2003 governs. Subordination is the key test for employment status.
Data protection
Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 (executive regulations pending full implementation).
Right to work
Work permit required for foreign nationals. 10% foreign workforce limit (with exceptions).
Non-compete enforceability
Enforceable if limited to 3 years, specific geography, and same type of business.
Collective bargaining
Protected under the Labour Law. Egyptian Trade Union Federation is the main body.
Working culture in Egypt
Business culture
Relationship-oriented and hierarchical. Personal connections (wasta) influence business. Hospitality is central. Business pace can be slower than expected.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Egypt's Suez Canal handles ~12% of global trade. The New Suez Canal (2015 expansion) doubled capacity. Cairo's tech ecosystem has grown rapidly, producing unicorns like Swvl (transport) and MNT-Halan (fintech). Egypt's 105M population makes it the largest Arabic-speaking market.
At a glance
- Official name
- Arab Republic of Egypt
- Languages
- Arabic
- Time zones
- UTC+2 (EET)
- Data region
- Middle East & Africa
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