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Effective April 14, 2026, Egypt increased the mandatory Emergency Relief Fund contribution for employers from EGP 27.20 to EGP 29.80 per employee per month. This state-run fund provides financial assistance to workers when companies face economic challenges and is mandatory for all employers with 30 or more employees in Egypt. The increase applies to all eligible employers and is automatically processed through payroll.
Egypt raises Emergency Relief Fund employer contribution to EGP 29.80 per employee per month effective April 14, 2026
Effective April 14, 2026, Egypt increased the mandatory Emergency Relief Fund contribution for employers from EGP 27.20 to EGP 29.80 per employee per month. The Emergency Relief Fund is a state-run program that provides financial assistance to workers when companies face economic challenges.
Who is affected
This change applies to all employers with 30 or more employees in Egypt. Companies below this threshold are not required to contribute to the Emergency Relief Fund. The increase affects both local Egyptian employers and international companies employing staff in Egypt through employer of record arrangements.
What's changing
The monthly employer contribution to the Emergency Relief Fund increased by EGP 2.60 per employee on April 14, 2026:
| Effective Date | Emergency Relief Fund Contribution |
|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | EGP 29.80 per employee per month |
| Before April 14, 2026 | EGP 27.20 per employee per month |
This is a mandatory payroll contribution processed automatically through payroll systems. Employers do not withhold this amount from employee wages — it is an employer-only cost.
What NEO partners and clients should do
- Update payroll systems to reflect the new EGP 29.80 per employee per month contribution rate effective April 14, 2026
- Adjust budget forecasts to account for the EGP 2.60 per employee per month increase for all Egyptian employees at companies with 30+ staff
- Verify employee headcount to confirm whether your Egypt entity meets the 30-employee threshold requiring Emergency Relief Fund contributions
- Review April 2026 payroll runs to ensure the updated contribution amount was applied correctly
Sources
Due to the nature of available documentation, official regulator sources for this update were not provided. Employers should consult the Egyptian Ministry of Manpower or qualified local counsel for authoritative guidance.
