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Comoros
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Comoros
Capital
Moroni
Currency
Comorian franc (KMF)
Languages
Comorian, Arabic, French
GDP per Capita
$1,362.78
Employer Tax
7.5%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Comoros is the 4th smallest country in the African region. Its economy is mainly based on agriculture and fishing. It is the world’s largest producer of ylang-ylang, the primary essence used to make perfumes. Fishing, hunting, and forestry constitute around 40% of the GDP and employ around 80% of the population of Comoros.
Major economic hubs:
Moroni, Mustanmoudou, Fomboni
Skills in demand:
Local: 1
World: 20,569
Careers in Africa, JobNet Africa
19,600
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Some of the popular jobs and their monthly salaries are listed below:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (KMF) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Accountant | 197,000 | 424 |
| Bank Branch Manager | 543,000 | 1168.69 |
| Business Analyst | 388,000 | 835.08 |
| Human Resources Manager | 449,000 | 966.37 |
| Sales Manager | 519,000 | 1117.03 |
Below are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Comoros.
The labor laws of Comoros do not specify any requirements for the employment contract. However, as a best practice, an employer must draft the contract in a language both parties understand and include as many details as possible.
The probationary period for employees in Comoros can be a maximum of 6 months.
Public and Provincial Holidays 2023:
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 18 Feb | Isra and Mi’raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 18 Mar | Cheikh Al Maarouf Day | Public Holiday |
| 22 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 23 Apr | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 24 Apr | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| 29 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 30 Jun | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 6 Jul | National Day | Public Holiday |
| 19 Jul | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 27 Sep | The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 12 Nov | Maore Day | Public Holiday |
| Type of Leave | Duration | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 2.5 days for every month served after 1 year of service 3 days for every month served For female employees who are head of the family, employees under the age of 18, and employees with over 15 years of service |
Dependent on Employment Contract |
| Sick Leave | 6 months | Dependent on Employment Contract |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | Dependent on Employment Contract |
Probation period
Leave compliance
Public and provincial holidays
Payroll cycle
Employees in Comoros can be paid on a monthly basis.
Minimum wage
As of 2022, the minimum wage in Comoros is 55,000 KMF per month.
Overtime pay
Overtime pay in Comoros is calculated by adding 15% of the wage for the first 8 hours of overtime, 30% for the next 8 hours, and 40% for hours worked after that. A maximum of sixty hours of overtime is allowed in one week.
Employees are entitled to a 40% wage increase for working on rest days and public holidays.
| Type of Tax | Rate |
| Social Security | 2.5% |
| Pension | 5% |
| Type of Tax | Rate |
| Social Security | 2.5% |
| Pension | 3% |
| Income (KMF) | Rate |
| 150,000 – 500,000 | 5% |
| 500,001 – 1,000,000 | 10% |
| 1,000,001 – 1,500,000 | 15% |
| 1,500,001 – 2,500,000 | 20% |
| 2,500,001 – 3,500,000 | 25% |
| Above 3,500,000 | 30% |
There is no VAT in Comoros.
Comoros has no legal provision for 13th-month pay.
Additional Fringe Benefits an employer can provide:
Employment in Comoros can be terminated both by the employee and the employer. The employer can terminate the employment only on substantial grounds.
Comoros’ notice period depends on the employment contract.
Severance pay in Comoros is determined after consultation with the Consultative Council of Labor and Employment.
A visa is mandatorily required for foreign nationals seeking jobs in Comoros. One may apply for two types of visas – short-term and long-term. The short-term visa allows an individual to work in Comoros for up to 30 days, while the long-term visa allows one to work for more than 45 days. Visas in Comoros are given upon arrival into the country.
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