See How DiRoots Used the Ovarc Platform to Expand into Egypt
DiRoots used Ovarc to navigate Egyptian labor laws, automate payroll, manage EOR requirements, and establish employee benefits for their expanding team — growing from 2 to 8 employees.
Maria Lameiras
HR Manager · DiRoots
The Challenge
DiRoots, a software development company operating across Egypt, India, Brazil, Spain, and Portugal, faced significant obstacles when expanding their Egyptian operations. The team needed to navigate unfamiliar labor laws, manage Employer of Record (EoR) requirements, automate payroll, establish an employee benefits program, and sustain daily operations — all in a new market without local expertise.
Maria Lameiras, HR Manager at DiRoots, explained: "Dealing with everything related to EoR, such as labor law and tax payments, can be overwhelming and challenging. We needed an expert with legal and financial expertise."
The Solution
Recruitment
Ovarc's sister company Profolio supplied qualified candidates throughout the expansion phase, ensuring DiRoots found the right talent with local market knowledge.
Hiring & Onboarding
Ovarc managed the complete hiring cycle from candidate outreach through offer letters and contract negotiation, ensuring all agreements were compliant with Egyptian labor law.
Payroll Management
Automated payroll processing was implemented, including currency conversion from EUR/USD to EGP, monthly payment processing, and self-service portals for both employers and employees to access dashboards and payslips.
Logistics & Benefits
Ovarc managed equipment and asset logistics for the growing team, and developed a customized benefits program tailored to Egyptian employees' expectations and legal entitlements.
The Results
Since beginning their partnership with Ovarc in 2018, DiRoots' Egyptian team has grown from just 2 employees to 8 — with plans to continue expanding. The engagement has enabled DiRoots to operate confidently in Egypt without needing to build in-house legal or HR expertise.
"Ovarc helped us establish safe contracts, ensuring compliance and granting employee rights. It was a secure decision for us."
Maria Lameiras
HR Manager @ DiRoots