Payroll software · Egypt
ZenHR
MENA cloud HR and payroll system with an Egypt payroll module in Arabic and English
Market position
ZenHR is a cloud HR and payroll platform that says it is localized for 11 MENA countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan. Its about page mentions five offices across MENA, and its site lists contact numbers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan. ZenHR names Vezeeta, Azza Fahmy and B-Tech among its Egyptian customers.
Egypt-specific note
ZenHR's Egypt page says it automates payroll, income tax, social insurance contributions and ISTIMARA forms, the Martyrs Tax and end-of-service gratuity under Egypt's Labor Law, and can pay salaries in EGP or USD. It lists no Egypt office; its published contact numbers are in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan.
Pros
- + ZenHR says its Egypt payroll automates income tax, social insurance, the Martyrs Tax and end-of-service gratuity
- + Handles social-insurance (ISTIMARA) forms, per ZenHR's Egypt page
- + Arabic and English interface
- + Pays salaries in EGP or USD
- + ZenHR states SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification
Cons
- − No public prices; a written quote from ZenHR sales depends on headcount, countries and bundle
- − No Egypt office or Egyptian phone number listed on its site
- − The Egypt page lists no income-tax rates or health-insurance handling, so confirm details in a demo
Typical Egypt pricing
Quote-based; no public prices. ZenHR says pricing is quoted per organization based on headcount, countries and bundle.
Why this matters for Egypt trades
The ETA administers income tax and VAT (general rate 14%) and runs the e-invoicing and e-receipt systems; e-invoicing is mandatory for taxpayers named in its phased decisions, and ETA offers an online tool to check whether a business is covered. Under Law 104 of 1992, no contracting work worth more than EGP 50,000 per operation may be assigned to or carried out by anyone who is not a working member of the EFCBC, which classifies members by specialization and capacity. Under Law 66 of 1974, engineering posts and works may only go to engineers or consulting offices registered with the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate. Companies are incorporated through GAFI’s Investor Services Centers or online; employers pay social insurance contributions on each insured worker’s wage under Law 148 of 2019, administered by NOSI; and inside new cities such as New Cairo, NUCA is the competent planning and building-permit body under Law 119/2008.
Egyptian construction and trades software selection is shaped by the Egyptian Tax Authority’s (ETA) e-invoicing and e-receipt systems, made mandatory in phases by ETA decisions, which require electronically signed invoices sent through integration with ETA’s system. Add VAT at a general rate of 14% (which press reports in October 2025 describe being applied to contracting works), membership of the Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors (EFCBC) for contracting work above EGP 50,000, Engineers Syndicate registration, social insurance contributions under Law 148 of 2019, and NUCA building permits for sites in the new cities. Some tools listed here price in USD, so their EGP cost moves with the exchange rate.
Frequently asked
Is ZenHR a good fit for Egypt trades?
ZenHR is a cloud HR and payroll platform that says it is localized for 11 MENA countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan. Its about page mentions five offices across MENA, and its site lists contact numbers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan. ZenHR names Vezeeta, Azza Fahmy and B-Tech among its Egyptian customers. ZenHR's Egypt page says it automates payroll, income tax, social insurance contributions and ISTIMARA forms, the Martyrs Tax and end-of-service gratuity under Egypt's Labor Law, and can pay salaries in EGP or USD. It lists no Egypt office; its published contact numbers are in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan.
What does ZenHR cost in Egypt?
Quote-based; no public prices. ZenHR says pricing is quoted per organization based on headcount, countries and bundle. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Egypt pricing on the vendor's site before committing.