Grow Your Workforce in Republic of the Congo

Income Tax in Republic of Congo

The Republic of the Congo has a progressive income tax with rates from 3% to 40%.

Social Security in Republic of Congo

The employer shall be liable for the following social contributions:

• Family allowance fixed at the rate of 10.035% of gross salary, benefits in kind inclusive, capped at XAF 7.2 million annually.
• Work accident contribution fixed at the rate of 2.25% on gross salary, benefits in kind inclusive, capped at XAF 7.2 million annually.
• Old age, invalidity, and death insurance fixed at the rate of 8% of gross salary, benefits in kind inclusive, capped at XAF 14.4 million annually.
• The employee share for pensions is 4% of gross salary with an annual ceiling of EUR 21,952.65.

Work Visas in the Republic of the Congo

Here are the main work visas available in the Republic of the Congo:

Work Permit

• The standard immigration process for foreign nationals working in Congo Brazzaville
• Issued initially for two years and renewable
• Requires an employment contract with a local entity, approved and registered with ACPE (Agence Congolaise pour l'Emploi)

Temporary Employment Authorization

• Issued to applicants intending to work in Congo Brazzaville for up to six months
• Non-renewable
• Applicant may have a contract either directly with the Congolese entity or remain on contract outside Congo (Brazzaville)
• Applicant may not legally work in Congo until the temporary authorization is obtained