Question 1

How is social insurance calculated in Egypt 2026?

Accepted Answer

In Egypt 2026, social insurance is calculated at 11% from the employee and 18.75% from the employer on the insurable wage, which is capped at EGP 16,700 per month (minimum EGP 2,700). Housing, transport, and meals allowances are excluded from the insurable base if their total does not exceed 30% of the gross salary.

Question 2

What is the income tax rate in Egypt 2026?

Accepted Answer

Egypt uses progressive income tax brackets effective February 2026 (Law 7/2024): 0% up to EGP 40,000, 10% from 40,001–55,000, 15% from 55,001–70,000, 20% from 70,001–200,000, 22.5% from 200,001–400,000, 25% from 400,001–1,200,000, and 27.5% above EGP 1,200,000 annually.

Question 3

What is the personal tax exemption in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

The annual personal tax exemption in Egypt is EGP 20,000 for all employees. Persons with disabilities receive an exemption of EGP 30,000 per year, as per Law 7/2024 effective February 2026.

Question 4

What is the Emergency Relief Fund in Egypt payroll?

Accepted Answer

The Emergency Relief Fund is an employer-only cost of 1% of the basic salary, with the base capped between EGP 440 and EGP 2,720 per month, resulting in a maximum of EGP 27.20 per employee per month. It is NOT deducted from the employee salary.

Question 5

كيف يتم حساب التأمين الاجتماعي في مصر 2026؟

Accepted Answer

يُحسب التأمين الاجتماعي في مصر 2026 بنسبة 11% من الموظف و18.75% من صاحب العمل على وعاء التأمين، الذي يُحدد بحد أقصى 16,700 جنيه وحد أدنى 2,700 جنيه شهرياً. بدلات السكن والمواصلات والوجبات تُستبعد من الوعاء إذا كان مجموعها لا يتجاوز 30% من الراتب الإجمالي.

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