Zimbabwe Employer of Record (EOR) & Payroll Services

Africa Deployments Zimbabwe provides Employer of Record (EOR) and Payroll solutions to businesses operating in Zimbabwe. We cover all regions within the country, offering both full-time employment and fixed-term contracts for local employees and expatriates.

Comprehensive EOR & Payroll Services in Zimbabwe

• Work Permits & Compliance: ADS facilitates work permits under our umbrella and issues locally compliant work contracts.
• Payroll Processing & Tax Compliance: We manage local tax and PAYE remittances to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), ensuring full legal compliance.
• HR Advisory Services: Our experts provide guidance on best HR practices for setting up employees in Zimbabwe.
• Timely Salary Payments: We ensure salaries are processed on time with detailed payslips issued monthly.
• Local & Expat Employment Solutions: Whether hiring local Zimbabwean employees or expatriates, we ensure full compliance with labor laws.

About Zimbabwe

• Location: Southern Africa, bordering South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, and Botswana.
• Population: 15.99 million (2021).
• Capital City: Harare.
• Currency: Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL).
• Main Industries: Agriculture, Services, Mining, Manufacturing, and Banking.

Employment Contracts in Zimbabwe

Our EOR solutions in Zimbabwe offer:

• Fixed-Term Contracts
• Indefinite-Term Contracts

Contracts & Offer Letters must:  Be in writing.  Be in an official local language and currency.  Include salary, benefits, and termination terms.

Zimbabwe Payroll & Taxation

Taxable Income

• Wages, salary, overtime, commissions, bonuses, and allowances.
• Income is taxed as per ZIMRA regulations.

Tax-Free Income

• Pension income from a recognized fund.
• Employer-provided vehicles on termination of employment (tax-exempt).
• Bonus tax-free threshold: ZWL$500,000 (as of Nov 2022) / USD$700 (for USD earnings).

Standard Working Hours & Overtime in Zimbabwe

• Standard Workweek: 8.5 hours/day, 44 hours/week.
• Overtime Pay:
  • 150% of regular wage for overtime work.
  • 200% premium for work on public holidays.

Mandatory payroll contributions in Zimbabwe:

• National Social Security Authority (NSSA):
  • Employee Rate: 3%
  • Employer Rate: 3%
  • Threshold: ZWL 500
• National Health Insurance (NHIF):
  • Employee Rate: 5%
  • Employer Rate: 3%
  • Threshold: ZWL 700
• National Training Fund (NTF):
  • Employee Rate: 0.5%
  • Employer Rate: 1%
  • Threshold: ZWL 700
• Workers Compensation Fund:
  • Employee Rate: N/A
  • Employer Rate: 0.5%
  • Threshold: None
• Funeral Assurance:
  • Employee Rate: 1%
  • Employer Rate: 0.5%
  • Threshold: None

Leave Policies in Zimbabwe

• Annual Leave: 1 month of paid leave per year after 12 months of service.
• Sick Leave: 180 days/year (90 days full pay, extendable with medical certification).
• Maternity Leave: 14 weeks (paid, every two years, up to three times per employer).
• Paternity Leave: 12 days (unpaid).

Severance & End-of-Service Benefits

• Severance Pay:
  • Available for retrenchment (collective dismissal).
  • Typically three months’ salary per year of service.
• Mandatory Bonuses: No statutory 13th-month salary, but performance-based bonuses are common.

Corporate & VAT Tax in Zimbabwe

• Corporate Tax Rate: 24.72%
• VAT / Sales Tax: 15%

Public Holidays in Zimbabwe

• New Year’s Day (Jan 1-2)
• National Youth Day (Feb 21)
• Good Friday to Easter Monday (April)
• Independence Day (April 18)
• Worker’s Day (May 1)
• Africa Day (May 25)
• Heroes’ Day & Defence Forces Day (Aug 14-15)
• Unity Day (Dec 22)
• Christmas & Boxing Day (Dec 25-26)

Industries We Support in Zimbabwe

• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• 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 Zimbabwe, including specific payroll and employment solutions tailored to your needs, contact our team at Africa Deployments.