Togo Employer of Record & Payroll

Africa Deployments Togo offers comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) services across all regions. We provide full-time employment or fixed-term contracts tailored to your needs, whether for local employees or expatriates. Our services include:

• Work permit processing under our umbrella
• Issuing local work contracts
• Advising on best HR practices for local employment
• Managing local tax and PAYE remittances to Revenue Services
• Ensuring timely salary payments and payslip issuance

About Togo

Togo, officially the Togolese Republic, is a West African nation bordered by Ghana, Benin, and Burkina Faso. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, with its capital, Lomé. Spanning 56,785 km², Togo has a population of approximately 8.8 million. The country is known for its stunning landscapes, including white sandy beaches, rolling savannas, waterfalls, and hilltop villages. Togo boasts a rich cultural heritage with over 30 ethnic groups, the largest being the Ewe, followed by the Mina and Kabre.

Key Facts About Togo

• Population: 8.645 million (2021)
• Currency: West African CFA franc
• Capital: Lomé
• Language: French (official), with Mina and Ewe widely spoken
• GDP: 8.413 billion USD (2021)
• Industries: Agriculture and Services

Employment Contracts Available in Togo

Through our EOR solutions in Togo, we offer:

• Fixed-term contracts
• Indefinite-term contracts

All contracts and offer letters must:

• Be in writing
• Be in the official local language and currency
• Include salary, benefits, and termination requirements

Probationary Periods in Togo

• Regular employees: 1 month (renewable once)
• Supervisory employees: 3 months (renewable once)
• Managers/senior employees: Up to 6 months (non-renewable)

Income Taxation in Togo

• Taxable income includes salaries, bonuses, commissions, leave pay, and other benefits.
• Residents are taxed on worldwide income.

Standard Working Hours and Overtime in Togo

• Normal working hours: 40 hours per week
• Overtime rates:
  • 20% of hourly wage for the first 8 hours (41 to 48 hours)
  • 40% of hourly wage beyond 48 hours
  • 65% of hourly wage for work on Sundays and public holidays

Mandatory Payroll Contributions in Togo

Employee Contributions:

• Social Security: 6%
• Pension Fund: 1%
• National Housing Fund: 0.5%
• Professional Training Fund: 0.25%
• Health Insurance: 5%
• Work Accident Insurance: 1%

Employer Contributions:

• Social Security: 8%
• Pension Fund: 3%
• National Housing Fund: 1%
• Professional Training Fund: 0.5%
• Work Accident Insurance: 2%

Maternity and Paternity Leave in Togo

• Maternity leave: 14 weeks
• Paternity leave: No statutory entitlement

Leave Entitlements in Togo

• Annual leave: 22 days
• Sick leave: 5 days per year

Bonuses and Severance Pay in Togo

• No mandatory 13th or 14th-month salary bonus
• Severance Pay:
  • 35% of annual salary for 1-5 years of service
  • 40% of annual salary for 6-9 years of service
  • 45% of annual salary for 10+ years of service

Fringe Benefits in Togo

• Allowed but subject to PAYE tax unless they cannot be converted to cash
• Employer-covered expenses (e.g., mobile phone) must be taxed

Notice Periods in Togo

• Regular employees: 1 month
• Supervisors and managers: 3 months
• Hourly workers: 5 days

Corporate and VAT Tax Rates in Togo

• Corporate Tax: 27%
• VAT/Sales Tax: 18%

Public Holidays in Togo

• January 1 – New Year’s Day
• April 10 – Easter Monday
• April 22 – Korité
• April 27 – Independence Day
• May 1 – Labour Day
• May 18 – Ascension Day
• May 29 – Whit Monday
• June 21 – Martyrs’ Day
• June 29 – Tabaski
• August 15 – Assumption Day
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day
• December 25 – Christmas Day

Industries We Support in Togo

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

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