Staffing and Recruiting Experts in Egypt

Discover Egypt's top talent and take your business global with our recruitment experts in Egypt and 70+ countries. Grow your team virtually in Egypt and unlock the potential of borderless talent today.

Lundi Recruitment Insights in Egypt

Languages

Modern Standard Arabic

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Currency

EGP

Capital City

Cairo

Employer Tax Rate

27.00%

Recruitment Agency Costs in Egypt

In Egypt, professional recruitment agency fees range from 22-27% of the first-year annual base salary of a recruited employee. Recruitment agencies also require an upfront retainer and payment in advance installments of the agency fee based on milestones such as start of recruitment, presentation of candidates, and scheduling interviews with a candidate shortlist.

We know this might sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. A solution like Lundi eliminates the barriers for you. With Lundi, you can recruit talent across 70+ countries, easily managing recruitment—all in one, easy-to-use platform. Get an overview of what you need to know when hiring in Egypt below.

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Employer Tax Costs in Egypt

Employers in Egypt can pay up to 27% in social contributions.

Employee Income Taxes in Egypt

Employees in Egypt pay 0% to 25% in taxes depending on their income bracket. Employees also pay 14% in social security contributions.

Employee Probation in Egypt

The probationary period in Egypt is three months.

Employee Overtime in Egypt

Employees in Egypt work eight hours per day, 48 hours per week. Overtime work is paid at the rate of 135% of an employee’s regular pay during daytime hours.If working on a rest day, an employee is entitled to 200% of their regular pay and an additional day of rest in lieu of the working day. If working on an official holiday, the employee is entitled to 300% of their regular pay.

Employee Notice in Egypt

The notice period in Egypt depends on the length of the employee's service. If an employee has less than 10 years of service, two months notice is required. If an employee has been with a company for more than 10 years, three months notice is required. 

Termination in Egypt

In Egypt, it’s difficult for employers to terminate an employment contract before the end of the contract. This is considered wrongful termination unless any of the reasons below are met:A “fundamental breach” of contract (The employer does not pay any compensation)Poor performance that is documented (The employer does not pay any compensation)Redundancy (The employer pays a reduced compensation to the employee)For termination without a justified cause, there are two scenarios:Fixed-term contracts: Employers must pay the employee an amount equal to what they would have received if they would have fulfilled their employment contractIndefinite contracts: An amount no less than two months' salary for each year that the employee was with the employer

How to Recruit in Egypt

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Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right talent for your team. The average time to match is one week.
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    Our candidate screening process is designed to be inclusive and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to pursue their career goals.

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No matter the industry or the function, the talent you need could be already living in another country. That’s why we created our borderless talent strategy.