Niger

ADS Employer of Record in Niger

Africa Deployments (ADS) provides comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) services in Niger, covering all regions across the country. Our services allow businesses to employ local or expatriate talent with ease and compliance, offering full-time or fixed-term contracts tailored to client requirements.

Key Services Offered by ADS in Niger:

  • Work Permit Management: We handle work permits under our umbrella, ensuring smooth legal compliance.
  • Local Employment Contracts: Issuing compliant local work contracts.
  • HR Advisory: Expert guidance on best Human Resource (HR) practices.
  • Tax and PAYE Compliance: Timely remittance of local taxes to the Revenue Services.
  • Payroll Management: On-time salary payments and payslip issuance.

About Niger

Niger, officially the Republic of the Niger, is a landlocked West African country with a population of approximately 27 million. The Sahara Desert covers nearly 80% of the territory, making it one of the hottest countries globally.

Interesting Facts about Niger:

  • Home to the largest protected area in Africa, the Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves spanning 7.7 million hectares.
  • Discovery site of the Nigersaurus, a 30-foot herbivorous dinosaur with over 500 replaceable teeth.
  • Features the Grande Mosquée d’Agadez, the world’s tallest mud-brick minaret at 27 meters.
  • Hosts the Dabous Giraffe Petroglyph, the world’s largest known animal carving.

Key Economic Sectors:

  • Agriculture
  • Services
  • Mining (including uranium)

Quick Country Facts:

  • Capital: Niamey
  • Population: 26.84 million (2020)
  • Currency: West African CFA franc
  • Language: French (official), Hausa, Djerma, Fulani, Manga, Tuareg dialects
  • GDP: $14.92 billion USD (2021)

Employment Solutions in Niger

Types of Employment Contracts Offered:

  • Fixed-Term Contracts
  • Indefinite-Term Contracts

Contracts and offer letters must:

  • Be written in the local language and currency.
  • Include details like salary, benefits, and termination requirements.

Full-Time Employees in Niger:

  • Subject to specific working terms and conditions.
  • Eligible for potential perks and benefits.
  • Maximum probationary period of 6 months.

Payroll and Tax Compliance in Niger

Taxable and Exempt Income:

  • Taxable: Wages, salaries, bonuses, leave pay, and gratuities.
  • Exempt: Most benefits are taxable; monetary provisions are generally included in taxable revenue.

Working Hours & Overtime:

  • Standard: 42 hours per week (varies by industry).
  • Overtime Rates:
    • 42 to 48 hours: 110% of basic rate
    • Beyond 49 hours: 135% of basic rate
    • Sundays/Public Holidays: 150% of basic rate
    • Evening Work: 200% of basic rate

Mandatory Contributions in Niger

Employee Contributions:

  • Social Security (CNSS) for old age, disability, and survivors: 5.25%

Employer Contributions:

  • Social Security (CNSS) family allowance: 8.40%
  • Social Security (CNSS) work injury: 1.75%
  • Old Age, Disability, Survivors: 6.25%
  • Unemployment Insurance: 0.50%
  • Apprenticeship Tax: 3% for local employees; 5% for expatriates

Leave Policies in Niger

  • Annual Leave: 22 days of full-pay leave per year
  • Sick Leave: 5 paid sick days per year
  • Maternity Leave: 14 weeks (6 weeks pre-birth, 8 weeks post-birth)
  • Paternity Leave: 1 working day for birth or miscarriage

Bonuses, Gratuity & Severance

Bonuses:

  • 13th or 14th-month bonuses are not mandatory but can be contractual.

Severance Pay:

  • Eligibility: Minimum 1 year of employment.
  • Calculation: Based on average salary multiplied by years of service.

Fringe Benefits:

  • Subject to PAYE tax unless non-convertible to cash.

Termination Policies in Niger

  • Termination without Misbehavior: Entitled to severance pay.
  • Termination for Misbehavior: May not receive severance pay.
  • Notice Period: 1 to 3 months depending on service length.
  • Probation Period: Up to 6 months.

Tax Rates in Niger

  • Corporate Tax: 30%
  • VAT/Sales Tax: 19% on most goods and services

Public Holidays in Niger

  • January 1 – New Year’s Day
  • April 10 – Easter Monday
  • April 18 – Laylat al-Qadr
  • April 22 – Korité
  • April 24 – Concord Day
  • May 01 – Labour Day
  • June 29 – Tabaski
  • June 30 – Tabaski Holiday
  • July 19 – Muharam
  • August 03 – Independence Day
  • September 27 – Mouloud
  • December 18 – Republic Day
  • December 25 – Christmas Day

Supported Industries in Niger

  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) / Non-Profits
  • Engineering & Construction
  • Government & Development Agencies
  • Oil & Gas
  • FMCG & Manufacturing
  • Private Equity, Finance, Insurance & Banking
  • Mining
  • Agriculture

  • Contact Us
    For detailed assistance with Employer of Record (EOR) services in Niger, including specific payroll and employment solutions tailored to your needs, contact our team at Africa Deployments.

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