BENIN
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Pay Your Team in Benin. On Time. Everytime.
Ensure your team in Benin is paid accurately and on time with our Payroll Outsourcing services. Gain expert support to keep your operations fully compliant with Benin's Labour Code and tax regulations.
- Pay anyone in Benin - no matter the currency.
- Manage employee benefits easily. Get the support you need to navigate employee contributions in Benin.
Flexible Payroll Solutions in Benin.
Payroll solutions that adapt to your needs whether you are established or growing in Benin.
Benin Payroll expertise at your fingertips
Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in Benin 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 Benin
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 Benin’s legislation at all times.
Benin Country Overview
Geographic Location: Benin is a stable democracy located in West Africa, neighboring Nigeria, Niger, Togo, and Burkina Faso. It also possesses a 121-kilometer-long coastline on the Gulf of Guinea, which forms part of the Atlantic Ocean.
Economy: The country’s main economic drivers include cash crops such as cotton, palm oil, and telecommunications. The Port of Cotonou is a bustling business hub that currently contributes to 60% of the country’s GDP.
As Benin grows and seeks more development, it increasingly stands as a land of opportunity for investors looking to be pioneers in their respective fields.
Your company’s next milestone may just be in Benin – and Africa HR Solutions is ready to support you on this journey. Our local experts will provide you with much-needed guidance to ensure your operations comply with Benin’s Labor Code and tax policies, allowing your company to thrive. Over the years, we have played a similar pivotal role in the expansion of over 400 clients across Africa by providing reliable payroll and employment outsourcing solutions.
Payroll in Benin - What You Should Know
- Population: 12,451,031
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $17.79 B
- GDP Growth (April 2021): 6.6%
- Inflation, consumer prices: 1.7%
- Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 1.1%
- Unemployment Rate: 1.6%
- Capital: Porto-Novo
- Currency: West African CFA franc
- Languages: French, Fon, Yoruba
Employer Contribution
- 4% of the employer’s payroll must be contributed to social security.
Employee Contribution
- 6% of the employee’s payroll must be contributed to social security.
Value-added tax (VAT)
The standard VAT rate is 18% in Benin – applied to the supply of goods and services both local and imported. This does not include activities such as imports of certain products, banking, and general insurance.
Paid Time-Off
Employees are generally entitled to 24 days of paid annual leave which increases at the following rate:
- 20+ years of service – an additional 2 days
- 25+ years of service – an additional 4 days
- 30+ years of service – an additional 6 days
Sick Leave
In Benin, workers with less than 2 years of service are generally entitled to 6 months’ sick leave. Once they accumulate 2+ years of service, employers are entitled to 12 months’ sick leave.
Maternity Leave
In Benin, women are entitled to a maximum of 6 weeks’ paid maternity leave before the birth of the child and 8 weeks after the birth. Remuneration is provided by the employer (50%) and social insurance (50%).
Paternity Leave
In Benin, men are entitled to 3 days of paid paternity leave.
In Benin, an employer can terminate a worker for several valid reasons, including:
- If the worker’s health is compromised
- If the employer is unable to hold employment
- In case of grave misconduct from the worker
- In case of redundancy whereby no alternatives are possible
- In case of the company’s closure
If the employer decides to terminate an employee on personal grounds, a written notice including the reason for termination must then be provided to the worker. In this case, a labour inspector must also be notified.
Notice periods in Benin are as follow:
- An hourly employee is entitled to 15 days’ notice.
- Employees, workers, and labourers are entitled to one month of notice.
Employees in Benin are entitled to severance pay. Compensation depends on how many years of service they provided.
For instance:
- First 5 years of employment–30% of average monthly salary
- 6-10 years of service–35% of average monthly salary
10+ years of service–40% of average monthly salary
- New Year’s Day (1st January)
- Fête du Vodoun (10th January)
- Easter Monday (13th April)
- Labor Day (1st May)
- Ascension Day (21st May)
- Eid al-Fitr
- Whit Monday (1st June)
- Eid al-Adha
- Benin Independence Day (1st August)
- Assumption of Mary (15th August)
- Prophet’s Birthday
- All Saints’ Day (1st November)
- Christmas Day (25th December)
Seeking a Reliable Payroll Partner in Benin?
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 Benin’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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