Why Hire in Syria
Expanding to Syria
Syria offers skilled technical, engineering, and administrative talent, particularly for international humanitarian, development, and regional rebuilding operations.
An EOR setup enables international organizations to recruit local personnel compliantly while mitigating local registration challenges and managing statutory social security withholdings.
Employment Laws
Employment Regulations in Syria
Under Syrian Labor Law, standard working hours are 8 hours per day, 48 hours per week (or 40 hours under specific contract practices). Probationary periods cannot exceed 3 months. Contract terminations require valid cause and formal notice ranging from 1 to 2 months based on service tenure.
Taxes & Benefits
Taxation and Employee Benefits
Employers contribute 14% of base pay toward the General Establishment for Social Security (GESS) for old-age/disability insurance, plus 3% for work injury coverage. Statutory benefits include 14 to 21 working days of paid annual leave, public holidays, and paid sick leave.
Payroll Compliance & GESS Filings
Syrian Payroll Standards
Payroll is processed monthly in SYP. Employers calculate personal income tax deductions and remit statutory social contributions directly to GESS within the first 15 days of each month.
IP Assignment & Legal Standards
Intellectual Property and Data Security
Works produced by employees in the performance of contractual duties vest in the employer under domestic civil and employment regulations.
