EOR Solutions
Ivory Coast Employer of Record (EOR) Services
Compliantly hire and pay employees in Ivory Coast.
No in-country entity needed.
Breedj offers employer of record solutions in Ivory Coast. Through the Breedj platform, businesses of all sizes can compliantly hire and pay local nationals and expats alike.
Our platform provides a range of comprehensive solutions that simplifies EOR processes, allowing your business to operate seamlessly and in full compliance with local employment laws.
Ease of doing business in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast has made significant strides in recent years to improve its business environment, as evidenced by its ranking on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index. This index evaluates countries based on a variety of factors, such as starting a business, obtaining construction permits, accessing electricity, registering property, securing credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, and resolving insolvency.
According to the latest World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, Ivory Coast ranks 29 out of 190 economies. This notable rank demonstrates the country’s ongoing efforts to streamline regulations, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and create a more conducive environment for businesses to thrive. For international organizations looking to expand their operations in Ivory Coast, this ranking highlights the growing potential for investment and collaboration in this vibrant West African nation.
By partnering with Breedj for Ivory Coast EOR services, you can mitigate these challenges and ensure a seamless and compliant business expansion. Our local expertise and comprehensive EOR solutions will guide you through the complexities of hiring, payroll, and compliance, allowing you to capitalize on the country’s favorable business climate with confidence.
Hiring in Ivory Coast
Global companies seeking to hire talent in Ivory Coast have two primary options: setting up their own local entity or utilizing an Ivory Coast Employer of Record (EOR) service, such as the one offered by Breedj. Establishing a local entity can be a time-consuming and complex process, as it requires a thorough understanding of the country’s strict employment laws and regulations. Furthermore, non-compliance with these laws can result in fines, penalties, or legal disputes that could disrupt your business operations and tarnish your reputation.
On the other hand, partnering with Breedj for Ivory Coast EOR services presents a preferred option for companies looking to minimize risks and streamline their hiring process. With our extensive local expertise, we ensure that your employees are hired in full compliance with Ivory Coast’s labor laws, shielding you from potential legal complications. Our EOR solution also enables faster market entry, as you can bypass the lengthy process of setting up a local entity.
By choosing Breedj’s EOR services, your organization benefits from our commitment to simplifying the hiring process, adhering to local labor laws, and ensuring timely salary payments to your employees, allowing you to focus on your core business objectives and expansion strategies.
Country fact sheet
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Yamoussoukro
26 million (2021)
West Africa
GMT+0
French
Compliance guaranteed
Breedj's local employment expertise in Ivory Coast
By partnering with Breedj, you can eliminate the need to establish an in-country entity, and thus, saving valuable time and resources while benefiting from our local expertise to guarantee full compliance for your business operations.
Our platform has been designed to seamlessly take care of every aspect of the local employment environment, while you focus on your core operations.
Employment contracts
We handle employment contracts for both global employees and contractors.
Guaranteed compliance
Breedj ensures full compliance with your workers' local labor laws.
Global payroll
Our platform ensures accurate and timely international salary payments.
Legal expertise
Leverage Breedj's extensive expertise to navigate diverse employment laws.
Tax & contributions
Breedj handles tax & mandatory contributions as required by local labor laws.
Multiple currencies
Your workers are paid in their local currency, directly to their bank account.
Statutory labor laws in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast has a well-defined set of statutory labor laws that govern various aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Here is an overview of some key labor law provisions:
Employee Probation Period: Probation periods in Ivory Coast are permitted according to the employee’s role and are specified as follows:
- Hourly employees: 8 days
- Monthly paid workers: 1 month
- Supervisors, technicians, and similar: 2 months
- Engineers, managers, high-level technicians, and similar: 3 months
Annual Leave: After one year of employment, employees are generally entitled to 26 days of paid annual leave. This increases to 27 days after 5 years of service.
Maternity Leave: Female employees are generally entitled to 14 weeks of paid maternity leave.
Paternity Leave: Ivory Coast does not currently have provisions for paternity leave.
Sick Leave: Employees are generally eligible for at least 5 days of paid sick leave.
It is essential for companies operating in Ivory Coast to adhere to these labor laws and maintain compliance. Non-compliance can lead to legal disputes, fines, and penalties.
By partnering with Breedj as your EOR provider, you can ensure full compliance with local labor laws, minimizing risks while maximizing operational efficiency in Ivory Coast.
Labor regulations
Up to 27 days
5 days
14 weeks
None
Up to 3 months
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Social security in Ivory Coast
In Ivory Coast, both employees and employers are required to contribute to the social security system, which is managed by the Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale (CNPS). These contributions cover various benefits such as pensions, family allowances, and work injury compensation.
Employees are responsible for contributing 6.3% of their taxable salary to the CNPS Retirement Fund, while employers contribute 7.7%, making a total of 14%. In addition to the retirement fund, employers are solely responsible for paying other contributions, which include family allowances at a rate of 5.75% and work injury insurance ranging from 2% to 5% of the employee’s salary.
The monthly ceiling for the CNPS Retirement Fund contributions is XOF 1,647,315, whereas the monthly ceiling for other contributions (family allowances and work injury insurance) is XOF 70,000.
Managing social security contributions and ensuring compliance with local regulations can be a complex task for international organizations operating in Ivory Coast.
By choosing Breedj as your EOR partner, you gain instant access to our local expertise and comprehensive solutions, enabling you to navigate the social security system with ease and confidence, while maintaining full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Confidently expand to Ivory Coast
Breedj stands out as the preferred global employment solutions provider for several reasons, offering organizations a competitive edge with a range of scalable global employment solutions.
Cost effective
Drastically reduce administrative and overhead costs related to managing global employees.
100% compliant
Stay up to date with the ever changing global legislations, policies and local labor laws.
Peace of mind
Get direct access to our global employment experts to mitigate legal risks and penalties.
Fast-track market entry
Bypass the complexities associated with establishing a branch office or in-country.
Help emerging countries
Encourage growth and uplift lesser served regions by giving a job to talented remote professionals.
Support United Nations development goals
Directly support at least four sustainable development goals, simply by using our platform.
