Africa’s largest PEO at YOUR service
- 100% compliance in-country
- Dedicated key account manager
- Free life insurance for your employees
- Onboard employees within 48 hours
- Pay in any currency
- No in-country entity required
Trusted by 400+ international clients:
Simplify Your African Expansion.
Focus on your business while we handle employee onboarding, contract management, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and more for you.
Get your team onboarded in Africa within 48 hours and start growing your business without delay.
- Get the best health insurance and free life insurance for your team through exclusive Africa HR deals.
- From South Africa all the way up to Tunisia, we support your expansion in 46+ African countries 100% compliantly.
Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) services
A Professional Employer Organisation takes on payroll, compliance and other aspects of business expansion so you can focus on growth.
Speed to Market
Grow your business in Africa in less time than it takes to set-up your own entity and get your team started within 48 hours..
Payroll
Your employees are paid on time, every time. We handle tax withholding and employee contribution so you don't have to.
Compliance
We stay updated with all local legislation and provide contract of employment for your workforce in Africa.
A PEO can expedite market entry, saving time, reducing costs, and navigating complex labour laws effortlessly. Whether testing a market or scaling your presence, partnering with a PEO your business remains compliant and operational across Africa.
Employee Onboarding
Grow your team within 48 hours and grant them comprehensive benefits
Deploy your team in Africa
Your employees are onboarded and added to your payroll smoothly and efficiently, ensuring compliance from start to finish. From paperwork to first paycheck, the process is handled with expert care.
Employee benefits that make a difference
Managing employee benefits should be simple. We help you provide health coverage, FREE life insurance, and extras like car rentals and office leasing so your team stays covered and focused no matter what.
Payroll
Pay anyone, anywhere, in any currency across Africa
Employee self-service, power to your team
Your team gains access to a modern payroll system with an employee self-service platform, allowing for quicker approval of employee leave, and claims among other things.
Tax calculation and remittance
All your tax calculations are made on time, and the correct amounts are remitted to the relevant authorities in compliance with the law.
Compliance
Scale your business in Africa with peace of mind
We stay updated with regional laws
Don’t fall behind on compliance with new legislation. PEOs keep you compliant at all times, and up to code with the latest changes in the local law.
Mitigate the risks related to expansion
A PEO shares liability with the employer, helping to mitigate risk by taking on the responsibility for compliance, payroll, and employee onboarding.
How does a PEO work?
Co-employment solution
Responsibilities
Company
- Owns the business and brand
- Manages day-to-day operations
- Manages employees' roles and performance
- Defines workplace policies and objectives
Employees
- Provide updated contact info to the Professional Employer Organisation
- Work under the company’s management
- Contribute to business growth and daily operations
Professional Employer Organisation
- Manages Payroll
- Manages employee benefits administration
- Handles employer/employee social contribution
- Ensures full compliance with labour laws and regulations
Your Trusted Partner
Every Step of the Way
Reliable, certified and always here to help you navigate your journey across Africa.
Africa HR Solutions minimises risks through robust audits and proactive compliance checks.
- GDPR accreditation
- ISO/IEC 27001 certified
- Data leak prevention measures
- Certified data protection standards
- GPA Award Winner 2024 (Regional Payroll Supplier)
- The People's Choice Award Winner
- Monthly audits
- Accredited by the UKAS
Choosing the Right Solution for Your Business
Explore the differences and discover which service meets your business needs.
PEO
- Employee contracts
- Employee onboarding
- Employee payroll management
- Tax calculation and remittance
- Employee benefits management
- FREE life insurance
- GLOBAL health insurance
- Workers' compensation coverage
- Guaranteed labour law compliance
- Keep up to code with new regulations
- Risk mitigation
- Control over employee workload
Payroll
- Employee payroll management
- ESS (employee self-service)
- Tax calculation and remittance
- 100% compliant payroll
- Social security contribution
- Workers' compensation coverage
- Manage your employees’ performance
Leaders in PEO Services Across Africa
Headquartered in Mauritius, Africa HR Solutions acts as your strategic partner and point of contact across Africa. With its strong economic ties to the continent, Mauritius is a recognised gateway to Africa. As a bilingual country, all our staff are fluent in both French and English, we eliminate language barriers and ensure nothing gets lost in translation. Our services cover the vast majority of Africa while ensuring 100% compliance with local regulations.
Choose the country you wish to expand to:
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo Brazzaville
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Ethiopia
Gabon
The Gambia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Conakry
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Professional Employer Organisation (PEO)?
A Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) is a service provider that helps companies manage HR, payroll, benefits administration, tax compliance, and employee-related administrative tasks. By partnering with a PEO such as Africa HR Solutions, businesses can expand into African markets more efficiently while reducing the complexity of local employment regulations.
How does a PEO help companies expand into Africa?
A PEO enables businesses to engage employees in African countries without having to build a large internal HR infrastructure. Africa HR Solutions manages payroll, employment compliance, employee administration, and local labour requirements, allowing companies to focus on growth and operations across multiple African markets.
What are the benefits of using a PEO in Africa?
Using a PEO in Africa helps businesses reduce administrative burdens, improve payroll accuracy, maintain compliance with local labour laws, and streamline workforce management. It also provides access to local HR expertise, making it easier to support employees and operate confidently in different African jurisdictions.
Can a PEO support employee onboarding across multiple African countries?
Yes. A PEO can coordinate employee onboarding across several African countries while ensuring compliance with local employment regulations. Africa HR Solutions supports employment contracts, payroll setup, statutory registrations, and ongoing HR administration, creating a consistent onboarding experience for employees across the continent.
Is a PEO responsible for payroll and tax compliance?
A PEO typically manages payroll processing, statutory deductions, tax withholdings, social security contributions, and compliance reporting. Africa HR Solutions helps businesses meet local payroll and tax obligations in African countries, reducing the risk of errors, penalties, and compliance issues.
What types of companies use PEO services in Africa?
PEO services are used by startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations looking to establish or expand their presence in Africa. Companies often choose a PEO when they want to onboard employees quickly, enter new markets efficiently, or simplify HR and payroll management across multiple countries.
Why choose Africa HR Solutions as your PEO provider?
Africa HR Solutions offers comprehensive PEO services across Africa, supported by in-country expertise and a strong understanding of local employment regulations. Businesses benefit from streamlined payroll, compliance support, HR administration, and employee management solutions designed to help them operate successfully throughout the continent.
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We value partnerships that make a difference. When you work with Africa HR, you get a dedicated Key Account Manager who understands your business inside out, a single point of contact for all your needs, and support around every corner.
Trusted by Inspiring Changemakers
Africa HR Solutions is for us everything what we have hoped for. Customer- and people oriented, fast and always willing to think along and find the best possible solution. We get professional services and an exceptional single point of contact.
Africa HR Solutions has been a great partner to our organisation, allowing us to quickly expand and operate in new markets while they flag and support management of compliance and risk issues. We now use Africa HR for support in some capacity in 8 of our geographic locations.
We really valued how quickly Africa HR set up an operational platform for our programme in Tanzania. The team were responsive over Teams and email and provided clear guidance on local employment requirements, which helped us structure delivery quickly and with confidence.
Africa HR is responsive, proactive, and accommodating, even with the time difference. In fact, it works in my favour - they have time to handle tasks before I start my day. Our payroll, especially in Senegal, is complex, but their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile definitely stand out.
Africa HR has taken the stress out of compliance - we no longer have to worry about changing regulations. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and always available. Payroll runs smoothly, which saves us valuable time and our staff appreciates being paid on time! Kudos to the team!