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Taxation of Employee - ESPP

Likely tax on discount at purchase.

Likely tax on sale.

Sub Deduction - ESPP

Likely yes, if subsidiary reimburses the parent.

Written agreement strongly recommended.

Withholding and Reporting

Income Tax:
Withholding and reporting generally required.

Social Insurance Contributions:
If the ESPP income (discount) is considered part of the employee's base salary or differential salary (i.e., incentives, bonus, additional salary, commissions), employee and employer social insurance contributions will be due, unless contribution ceiling already met.

Securities Restrictions - ESPP
No, provided shares subject to the award are not registered on an Egyptian stock exchange.
Exchange Controls - ESPP
Funds remitted abroad to acquire shares and sale proceeds remitted into Egypt must be transferred through a registered bank in Egypt.
Plan Entitlement - ESPP
Written disclaimer recommended to reduce risk of plan entitlement.
Data Privacy - ESPP
Prior written consent from employees to transfer of personal data abroad should be obtained.