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Africa Support Services: Streamlining Your Operations Across the Continent
Africa Deployments (ADS) provides a range of support services to simplify your projects and operations in Africa. We act as your on-the-ground partner, managing complex processes on your behalf. If you don’t see the specific service you need, please contact us – we’re ready to assist.
Project Support Services in Africa:
- Vehicle & Office Procurement: We arrange vehicle purchases or rentals, handling paperwork and insurance. We also secure shared or private offices with internet and amenities, managing lease agreements and payments.
- Treasury Management & Expense Management in Africa: Our team manages expenses (treasury management) across 46 African countries and with access to over 30 African currencies, mitigating currency risk and settling invoices locally. We use strict approval processes for all payouts. We also offer prepaid expense cards for individuals or teams, providing easy access to funds and detailed expense reports.
Insurance & Pension Solutions in Africa:
- Medical, Life & Accident Insurance: We partner with international and local insurance companies to provide tailored medical, life, and accident insurance solutions for your staff in Africa. We ensure comprehensive coverage, especially important when operating in diverse African countries.
- Pension Saving Plans: We offer additional USD-denominated pension saving plans through a licensed third-party partner (FSC of Mauritius), providing your employees with long-term financial security.
African Work Permits & Immigration Support:
- Work Permits & Visa Support: We assist with work permit applications, navigating the complexities of African immigration processes. Our local teams manage paperwork and liaise with authorities. While we cannot guarantee approvals (as local authorities have final say), we ensure all documentation is correctly submitted. We hold the work permit under our in-country entity, employing the expatriate locally and managing all HR, payroll, tax, and compliance requirements.
Independent Contractor Outsourcing in Africa:
- Independent Contractor Management: We manage contracts and payments for independent contractors/consultants, ensuring clear separation of responsibilities and compliance with local tax regulations. We facilitate payments in any country or currency, requiring timesheets and invoices for services rendered. We can also facilitate tax payments for contractors who do not meet the criteria to be considered a tax resident.
Africa Tax Advisory Services:
- Tax Advisory & Consulting: Through our tax advisory partners, we connect you with international tax experts experienced in various African industries (Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, FMCG, Renewable Energy, Financial Sector, and Pharmaceutical Healthcare). Our experts cover all tax disciplines, including business tax, international tax, transactional tax, and general tax issues.
Success Story: Streamlining Business Operations Across Africa with ADS Support Services
Challenge: Managing Complex Business Operations Across Multiple African Countries
A global infrastructure company expanding its projects across various African countries struggled with logistical, financial, and administrative challenges. They needed a trusted local partner to handle critical support services such as work permits, treasury management, vehicle procurement, tax advisory, and contractor payments.
Some of their challenges included:
- Navigating African work permits & immigration laws for expatriates
- Managing multi-currency transactions and mitigating forex risks
- Securing office spaces, vehicles, and insurance for staff
- Ensuring tax compliance across multiple African jurisdictions
- Outsourcing contractor management while staying tax-compliant
Solution: End-to-End Africa Support Services by Africa Deployments
To simplify operations, the company partnered with Africa Deployments (ADS) for comprehensive project support services across their African markets. ADS managed treasury, procurement, compliance, and HR processes, enabling the company to focus on growth.
Here’s how we streamlined their operations:
- Work Permit & Visa Support: Managed work permit applications, ensuring all documentation was properly submitted for approval.
- Treasury & Expense Management: Handled expenses in the various African countries with access to 30+ local currencies, ensuring timely invoice settlements and secure payroll processing.
- Vehicle & Office Procurement: Arranged office spaces and vehicle rentals, managing lease agreements, insurance, and payments.
- Insurance & Pension Solutions: Provided medical, life, and accident insurance for employees and expatriates, along with USD-denominated pension savings plans.
- Independent Contractor Outsourcing: Ensured smooth contractor management and payments, mitigating compliance risks.
Results: A Fully Optimized & Compliant African Expansion
With Africa Deployments handling operational support, the company achieved:
- 100% compliance with local tax and immigration laws
- Seamless payroll & expense management, reducing forex risks
- Faster work permit processing, ensuring smooth expatriate onboarding
- Efficient contractor payments, eliminating tax compliance issues
- Hassle-free procurement & leasing, enabling smooth project execution
Powering Global Businesses with Local Expertise in Africa
By leveraging Africa Deployments’ comprehensive business support services, the company successfully streamlined its African expansion without operational roadblocks. ADS continues to be their trusted partner, ensuring seamless workforce and financial management across the continent.