NAMIBIA
Payroll Outsourcing
Pay Your Talents in Namibia Compliantly
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Pay Your Team in Namibia.
On Time. Everytime.
Ensure your team in Namibia is paid accurately and on time with our Payroll Outsourcing services. Gain expert support to keep your operations fully compliant with Namibia's Labour Code and tax regulations.
- Pay anyone in Namibia - no matter the currency.
- Manage employee benefits easily. Get the support you need to navigate employee contributions in Namibia.
Flexible Payroll Solutions in Namibia.
Payroll solutions that adapt to your needs whether you are established or growing in Namibia.
Namibia Payroll expertise at your fingertips
Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in Namibia 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 Namibia
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 Namibia’s legislation at all times.
Namibia Country Overview
Geographic location: Namibia is a southwestern African country with a long coastline on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Population: Namibia’s population considers English their sole official language. However, only 3% speak it as a home language. The most common is Oshiwambo with an estimated 1.2 million speakers.
Economy: Namibia is an upper-middle-income country. The country is rich in mineral resources, including diamonds and uranium. The country has well-established and reliable banking and finance sectors. The country’s strong political stability and sound economic management have led to a decrease in the number of people impacted by poverty.
Payroll in Namibia - What You Should Know
- Population: 2,587,344
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $12.24 B
- GDP Growth (April 2021): 2.4%
- Inflation, consumer prices: 3.6%
- Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): -1.5%
- Unemployment Rate: 21.7%
- Capital: Windhoek
- Currency: Namibian Dollar
- Languages:Â English, Oshiwambo, Afrikaans, German
Employer Contribution
- 0.9% of the employee’s emoluments must be contributed to social security.
Employee Contribution
- 0.9% of the employee’s emoluments must be contributed to social security.
Value-added tax (VAT)
The standard VAT rate is 15% in Namibia.
Paid Time-Off
Employees are generally entitled to 24 days of paid annual leave in Namibia according to the country’s Labour Act.
Sick Leave
Employees who work 5 days a week are entitled to 30 days of paid annual leave. If an employee works 6 days a week, they are then entitled to 36 days of paid annual leave.
Maternity Leave
In Namibia, women are entitled to a maximum of four weeks of maternity leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Paternity Leave
There is no statutory paternity leave in Namibia.
Under Namibia’s Labour Act, there are 3 main types of termination:
- Termination of employment through notice
- Termination through wages in lieu of notice
- Automatic termination of the employment contract.
The period of notice cannot be less than a day if the employee has been employed in the establishment for four weeks or less.
If the employee has been employed for more than four weeks but not more than one year, the period of notice should not be less than one week.
When terminating an employee who has been working for the same company for 1 year or more, the minimum notice should be at least one month.
Instead of providing notice, an employer can choose to remunerate the dismissed employee the pay they would have normally received if the worker had worked during the notice period.
An employee can also pay their employer the remuneration they would have received to terminate the employment contract immediately.
An employment contract is considered as automatically terminated one month after the death or sequestration of the employer or business closure.
However, in a mutual agreement, both parties can negotiate the prolonging of the employment contract.
Severance pay in Namibia must be in an amount equal to at least one week’s remuneration for each year of continuous service with the employer. However, the payment of severance pay does not affect an employee’s right to any other amount that the employee is obliged to pay the employee.
- New Year’s Day (1st January)
- Namibian Independence Day (21st March)
- Good Friday (10th April)
- Easter Monday (13th April)
- Cassinga Day (4th May)
- Ascension Day (21st May)
- Africa Day (25th May)
- Heroes’ Day (in Namibia) (26th August)
- Human Rights Day (10th December)
- Christmas Day (25th December)
- Family Day (26th December)
While the content presented on this webpage is accurate as of the time of publication, it is imperative to recognise that the content is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal and/or tax advice. To obtain the most current and precise guidance, it is essential to verify specific details related to employment or compliance with our experts or consult your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). Africa HR Solutions Ltd. explicitly does not offer legal or tax advice. The information provided is general in nature, not tailored to a specific company or workforce, and does not reflect the service delivery of Africa HR Solutions in any given jurisdiction. Africa HR Solutions makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and disclaims any liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss resulting from the use of or reliance on the information.
Seeking a Reliable Payroll Partner in Namibia?
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 Namibia’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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Simplify and manage your team's payroll in Namibia
Simplify payroll in Namibia with PAYE deductions, SSC contributions, and accurate employee payment every month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is payroll outsourcing?
Payroll outsourcing is when a specialist partner manages salary calculations, tax deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf. This ensures employees are paid correctly and on time while keeping your business compliant with local laws.
How does tax outsourcing work?
Tax outsourcing covers the preparation, filing, and payment of employee and employer-related taxes. It reduces the risk of errors, missed deadlines, or penalties by ensuring all contributions are handled according to local regulations.
Why should I outsource payroll and tax in Africa?
Africa’s employment laws and tax frameworks differ from country to country. Outsourcing ensures compliance, saves administrative time, and avoids costly mistakes while giving you access to local expertise in multiple jurisdictions.
Can you manage payroll for both local and expatriate employees?
Yes. We manage payroll for both local hires and expatriates, including handling multi-currency payments, cross-border compliance, and special tax considerations.
How do you ensure compliance with local laws?
Our experts stay updated with labour codes, tax rates, and social contribution requirements in each country. We file directly with authorities, ensuring your business remains compliant at all times.
