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Pay Your Team in Niger. On Time. Everytime.
Ensure your team in Niger is paid accurately and on time with our Payroll Outsourcing services. Gain expert support to keep your operations fully compliant with Niger's Labour Code and tax regulations.
- Pay anyone in Niger - no matter the currency.
- Manage employee benefits easily. Get the support you need to navigate employee contributions in Niger.
Flexible Payroll Solutions in Niger.
Payroll solutions that adapt to your needs whether you are established or growing in Niger.
Niger Payroll expertise at your fingertips
Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in Niger 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 Niger
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 Niger’s legislation at all times.
Niger Country Overview
Geographic location: Located in the heart of the Sahel, in West Africa, Niger is a landlocked country.
Population: Though Niger’s official languages are French and Arabic, half of the population speaks Hausa as well as Djerma, Fulani, Manga, Zarma, and Tuareg dialects.
Economy: Niger has prominent mining and agricultural sectors. The agricultural sector brings the most important contribution the country’s gross domestic product, accounting for around 40% of the country’s GDP. However, Niger has a poorly diversified economy, meaning that 41.8% of Niger’s population live in extreme poverty.
Payroll in Niger - What You Should Know
- Population: 25,130,810
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $14.95 B
- GDP Growth (April 2021): 1.4%
- Inflation, consumer prices: 3.8%
- Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 2.6%
- Unemployment Rate: 0.8%
- Capital: Niamey
- Currency: West African CFA franc
- Languages: French, Arabic, Hausa
Employer Contribution
- 16.4% of the employee’s emoluments must be contributed to social security.
Employee Contribution
- 5.25% of the employee’s emoluments must be contributed to social security.
Value-added tax (VAT)
The standard VAT rate is 19% in Niger – applied to the supply of goods and services both local and imported.
Paid Time-Off
Employees are generally entitled to 22 days of paid annual leave.
Sick Leave
In Niger, workers are entitled to a minimum of 5 days of paid sick leave per year.
Maternity Leave
In Niger, women are entitled to a maximum of 14 weeks of paid maternity leave – 6 of which are compulsory. 8 weeks can be taken after childbirth.
Paternity Leave
In Niger, men are entitled to 1 day of paid paternity leave.
- In Niger, an employment contract can either terminate at expiry or be terminated by either party on a mutual agreement.
- To terminate an employee, employers must provide a justified and valid reason for dismissal. Any reason deemed ‘abusive’ under the Labour Code will result in legal repercussions for the employer.
- The termination notice must be provided in writing.
In Niger, employees are entitled to severance pay but only if they worked for at least one consecutive year under the same employer. If they are dismissed for misconduct, they are no more eligible for severance pay.
- New Year’s Day (1st January)
- Easter Monday (13th April)
- Concord Day (24th April)
- Labor Day (1st May)
- Laylat al-Qadr
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha
- Independence Day (3rd August)
- Islamic New Year
- Prophet’s Birthday
- Republic Day (18th December)
- Christmas Day (25th December)
Seeking a Reliable Payroll Partner in Niger?
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 Niger’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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