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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Employer Contribution
Employee Contribution
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, 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.
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.
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.
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