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Central African Republic
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Central African Republic
Capital
Bangui
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Languages
French and Sango
GDP per Capita
$362.57
Employer Tax
19%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
The Central African Republic is located in central Africa that is surrounded by Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo and Cameroon. The GDP relies on Agriculture.
Major economic hubs:
Bangui
Skills in demand:
Local: 1
World: 10855
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Some of the common jobs in Central African Republic with average monthly salary is mentioned below;
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (XAF) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 889,000 | 1340.09 |
| General Manager | 766,000 | 1154.68 |
| Business Development Manager | 654,000 | 985.85 |
| Financial Analyst | 543,000 | 818.53 |
| Business Analyst | 551,000 | 830.59 |
| Project Manager | 495,000 | 746.17 |
In this section, we will share information about employment laws, benefits, taxes and other details that employers need to know when hiring talent in the country.
In the Central African Republic, employment contracts should be in the local language, i.e., French or Sango.
The probation period can be a maximum of 6 months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 29 Mar | Commemoration of Boganda | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 22 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| 18 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 29 May | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 29 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 30 Jun | National Payer Day | Public Holiday |
| 13 Aug | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 1 Nov | All Saints’ Eve | Public Holiday |
| 1 Dec | Republic Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | Not more than 30 days (After completion of one year of service) | Yes |
| Sick Leave | As per mutual understanding of employer and employee | As mentioned in employment contract |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | Yes |
Probation period
Leave compliance
Public and provincial holidays
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in the Central African Republic is 35,000 CFA francs per month.
Overtime pay
Full-time employees are entitled to overtime pay for working hours exceeding 40 hours a week or 49 hours in Agriculture as per the collective bargaining agreement.
| Contribution | Rate |
| Family Allowance | 12% |
| Professional risks | 3% |
| Social Security Contribution for pension, invalidity, and death | 4% |
| Manpower National Fund | 1.1% |
| Professional Training | 0.90% |
| Contribution | Rate | ||
| Social Security Contribution for pension, invalidity, and death | 3% | ||
| Income in XAF | Rate | |
| 0 to 378.000 | 0 | |
| 378.001 to 1.680.000 | 8% | |
| 1.680.001 to 3.360.000 | 15% | |
| 3.360.001 to 5.040.000 | 28% | |
| Above 5.040.000 | 40% | |
The standard rate of VAT is 19% in the Central African Republic.
There is no statutory law for 13th-month pay in the Central African Republic.
Both employee and employer can terminate the employment contract by giving notice. If the probationary period is going on, there is no need to give notice.
The notice period varies depending on the job type.
It is not mandatory to pay severance pay unless it is negotiated during the hiring of an employee and mentioned in the employment contract.
An individual needs a work permit to work in the Central African Republic. There are two categories of visas.
| Type of Visa | Period |
| Short-stay visas | 3 Months long |
| Long-stay visas | 1 Year Long |
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