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Expand your global workforce in Congo

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Congo.

Capital

Kinshasa

Currency

Congolese Franc (CDF)

Languages

French, Swahili, Lingala

GDP per Capita

$746.93

Employer Tax

14.2% - 19.2%

Payroll Frequency

Monthl

Talent overview

Congo is considered to be extremely rich in natural resources, and mining communities are prominent in the major cities. Minerals are the most significant export of Congo, with China importing more than 50% of their exports in 2019.

Major economic hubs:

Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi

Skills in demand:

Management, Sales, Banking, Hospitality, Food Processing, Construction, Healthcare

Top local universities in Congo

Congo Uni1

University of Kinshasa

Ranking:

Local: 1

World: 7969

Congo DR Uni2

Université Catholique de Bukavu

Ranking:

Local: 2

World: 8269

Congo DR Uni3

Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs

Ranking:

Local: 3

World: 9982

Congo DR Uni4

Université Catholique du Congo

Ranking:

Local: 4

World: 10410

Congo DR Uni5

Université Officielle de Bukavu

Ranking:

Local: 5

World: 10476

Top Local Job Boards:

Devnet Jobs, JobNet Africa, AfricaWork

Number of LinkedIn users:

550,400

Top Recruitment Agencies:

Global Career Company, CA Global

Where to find talent

Top Local Job Boards:

Number of LinkedIn users:

Top Recruitment Agencies:

Salary Data

Some of the popular jobs and their annual salaries are listed below:

Job Title Average Monthly Salary (CDF) Average Monthly Salary (USD)
Director 824,000 332
Operations Manager 1,230,000 496
Finance Manager 932,000 376
Surgeon 1,090,000 439
IT Manager 738,000 297

 

Employ in Congo

Employing in Congo

Below are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Congo.

Employee Contract:

In Congo, an employment contract can be oral or written. It is strongly advised to draft a written agreement. The written contract can be fixed or open-ended. A verbal contract will always be considered open-ended until evidence of it being specified in writing is presented.

Probation Period

The probationary period for employees in Congo is up to two months.

Public and Provincial Holidays

Date Name Type
1 Jan New Year’s Day Public holiday
4 Jan Martyrs of Independence Day Public holiday
16 Jan Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination Public holiday
17 Jan Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination Public holiday
1 May May Day Public holiday
17 May Liberation Day Public holiday
29 Jun Independence Day observed Public holiday
30 Jun Independence Day Public holiday
1 Aug Parents’ Day Public holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Public holiday

Employee Leaves:

Type of Leave Duration Mandatory
Annual Leave 12 days Yes
Sick Leave 10 days Yes
Maternity Leave 14 weeks (with partial pay) Yes

Leave Compliance

Payroll in Congo

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Payroll cycle

Monthly

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Minimum wage

The minimum wage in Congo is set to 7,075 CDF per day.

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Overtime pay

Overtime pay in Congo is set to 30% over base pay for the first 6 hours and 60% for subsequent hours. For off-days and weekends, overtime pay is 100% over base pay.

How taxes work

Employer Payroll Tax:

Type of Tax Rate
National insurance fund
  • 1.5% to branch of occupational risks.
  • 5% to pension branch.
  • 6.5% to family benefits branch.
National office for professional training
  • 3% for state-owned companies and private companies with up to 50 employees.
  • 2% for private companies with 51 to 300 employees.
  • 1% for private companies with over 300 employees.
National office of employment 0.2%

Employee Payroll Tax:

Type of Tax Rate
Social Security 5%

Employee Income Tax:

Taxable income (CDF) Tax Rate (%) Tax Liability
Over Not over
1,944,000 3 58,320
1,944,000 21,600,000 15 593,400
21,600,000 43,200,000 30
43,200,000 and over 40

Bonus

13th Month Pay:

Not mandatory

Employee Benefits

  • Maternity Leave
  • Social Security
  • Bonuses
  • Insurance

Employee offboarding

Employment in Congo can be terminated both by the employee and the employer. The employer can terminate the employment on substantial grounds. If the employment is terminated without any grounds, the employer must pay a severance to the employee.

The notice period in Congo is 8 days for permanent employees and employees on probation.

The severance pay rate depends on the employment contract.

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Visa and
immigration

Non-Congolese employees must obtain a work visa to be employed in Congo. An individual traveling to Congo for employment can apply for a standard work permit, valid for up to two years. They can also apply for a work-specific visa that will allow them to work and reside in the country for one year.

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