IVORY COAST Payroll Outsourcing
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Ensure your team in Ivory Coast is paid accurately and on time with our Payroll Outsourcing services. Gain expert support to keep your operations fully compliant with Ivory Coast Labour Code and tax regulations.
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Flexible Payroll Solutions in Ivory Coast.
Payroll solutions that adapt to your needs whether you are established or growing in Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast Payroll expertise at your fingertips
Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in Ivory Coast and across Africa with a proven track record of success with over 400 clients across many industries.
A single point of contact
Avoid unnecessary headaches and mistakes – manage everything from a single point of contact. Your dedicated account manager is always available to assist with any queries you may have.
Self service portal for your talents in Ivory Coast
Give your team the tools they need to easily manage their payslips, leave allowances, and other claims. Powered by SAGE, the employee self-service portal will make their lives easier.
100% Compliant payroll operations
Ensuring your operations are carried out compliantly is a must. From country-specific employee contribution to tax policies, we make sure your company is up to code with Ivory Coast’s legislation at all times.
Ivory Coast Country Overview
The Ivory Coast or “Côte d’Ivoire” is a country that serves as a commercial hub for activities in Western Africa.
Geographic location: The Ivory Coast borders the Atlantic Ocean, Guinea, Mali, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Ghana.
Population: The has a wealth of human potential, with a population of over 27 million people who speak French as their official language.
Economy: The country’s economy relies largely on agriculture, which also accounts for more than 40% of local employment. Ivory Coast is the world’s biggest cocoa producer. Other exports include coconut, banana, fish, and refined petroleum. Additionally, the country is also rich in diamonds, cobalt, copper, and iron ores.
Payroll in Ivory Coast - What You Should Know
- Population: 27,053,629
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $69.76 B
- GDP Growth (April 2021): 7.0%
- Inflation, consumer prices: 4.1%
- Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 1.2%
- Unemployment Rate: 3.5%
- Capital: Yamoussoukro
- Currency: West African CFA franc
- Languages: French, Bété, Baoulé, Dioula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo
Employer Contribution
- 7% of the employer’s payroll must be contributed to the CNPS Retirement Fund
- 75% of the employer’s payroll must be contributed in relation to family allowances
- 2-5% of the employer’s payroll must be contributed in relation to work injuries
Employee Contribution
- 3% of the employee’s payroll must be contributed to the CNPS Retirement Fund
Value-added tax (VAT)
The standard VAT rate is 18% in Ivory Coast – levied on both the sale of goods and services.
Paid Time-Off
Employees are generally entitled to 26 days of paid annual leave. This amount increases to 27 days after 5 years of service.
Sick Leave
In Ivory Coast, workers are generally entitled to 5 days of paid sick leave.
Maternity Leave
In Ivory Coast, women are entitled to a maximum of 14 weeks of paid maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
There is no statutory paternity leave in Ivory Coast.
Valid grounds for termination in Ivory Coast are as follow:
- Expiration of a fixed-term contract
- Agreement from both parties (the employee and the employer)
- Force majeure
Employees who signed under an open-ended contract and/or for the temporary replacement of a worker can terminate their contract unilaterally – but only if they have worked for at least 6 months within the same company.
Notice periods in Ivory Coast are as follow:
- 6 months of service: 8 days
- 6 months-1 year of service: 15 days
- 1-6 years of service: 1 month
- 6-11 years of service: 2 months
- 11-16 years of service: 3 months
- >16 years of service: 4 months
Severance pay in Ivory Coast is regulated as follows:
- 5 years of service: 30% of monthly wage
- 6-10 years of service: 35% of monthly wage
- >10 years of service: 40% of monthly wage
- New Year’s Day (1st January)
- Easter Monday (13th April)
- Labor Day (1st May)
- Laylat al-Qadr
- Ascension Day (21st May)
- Eid al-Fitr
- Whit Monday (1st June)
- Eid al-Adha
- Cote d’Ivoire Independence Day (7th August)
- Assumption of Mary (15th August)
- Prophet’s Birthday
- All Saints’ Day (1st November)
- National Peace Day (15th November)
- Christmas Day (25th December)
Seeking a Reliable Payroll Partner in Ivory Coast?
Pay your talents are paid on time and without error! Our team at Africa HR Solutions also provides your company the guidance you need to ensure that your operations comply with Ivory Coast’s labour Code and tax policies. Over the years, we have played a pivotal role in the expansion of over 400 clients across Africa by providing reliable HR and payroll and cross-border payment outsourcing solutions.
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