A compliant independent contractor agreement for hiring in Egypt

Answering all your questions about independent contractor agreements in Egypt

You may have questions. We’re here to answer them. Below, you’ll learn all the extra stuff you should probably know before putting together an independent contractor agreement for Egypt.

Why do I need an independent contractor agreement in Egypt?

Independent contractor agreements are the best tool to outline the terms of your partnership. Typically, they are a record of the work to be completed, compensation, and deadlines. Although you are not required by law to have a written contract, securing one is a great way to protect both our interests and the contractor’s. 

Independent contractor agreements are not regulated by most of the Egyptian labor and civil codes, so a written contract takes on the role of the law between you and a contractor. That means it is the primary evidence on which to raise legal disputes against the other party if someone doesn’t uphold their side of the deal. Written agreements help judges tremendously in reaching a ruling that is consistent with your original agreement in the event of a conflict between you and a contractor. They also ensure you receive the work you contracted out, and the contractor receives the pay you discussed. 

In short, you need an independent contractor agreement when working with contractors. The extra effort up front is a great investment to protect yourself — and the contractor — down the road.

What do contractor agreements in Egypt typically need to have?

Every contractor agreement in Egypt (and, the rest of the world) can be broken up into two parts:

• Contract-specific variables: This includes things like scope of work, rate, and deadline. They’re the project-specific variables that you’ll include with each contract, and are totally dependent on what type of work you’re hiring a contractor to do.
• ‍Everything else: Besides things like scope and deadline, every independent contractor agreement in Egypt should follow a similar structure. If you want to grab your own contract with a compliant structure for Egypt, sign up to Thera

What makes contractors different from employees in Egypt?

In most instances, hiring independent contractors saves companies time, money, and stress. Contractors are not simply employees by another name, though. Contractors legally work for themselves and, as a result, have different rights and entitlements than employees. 

Here are a few of the key things that make contractors different from employees in Egypt:

• Contractors can set their own schedules
• Contractors can work with their own software and tools 
• Contractors are solely responsible for their tax payments
• Contractors can work for other clients 
• Contractors rarely receive benefits, like health insurance*

It’s no surprise why many workers are drawn to contracting. By allowing them to set their own schedules and retain the right to take on new clients, contracting gives workers the space to pursue work they are actually passionate about. This works out for businesses, too, as they can get work completed without expending as many resources. If this is right for your company, Thera can help you start the process with an independent contractor agreement.

*With Thera, you can get your contractors access to sign up for premium global health insurance, from SafetyWing, at a 50% discount. 

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