Africa Deployments provides Employer of Record (EOR) services in Namibia for international companies that want to hire employees in Namibia without registering a local entity. As the legal employer under Namibia’s Labour Act 11 of 2007, Africa Deployments manages SSCA (Social Security Commission of Namibia) contributions, PAYE filings with the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), payroll processing in Namibian dollar (NAD), and Labour Act-compliant contracts on behalf of its clients.
Quick facts: EOR Namibia at a glance
- No local entity required for your business
- SSC: N9 employee per month (Maternity Leave, Sick Leave and Death Fund)
- PAYE: Progressive up to 37% on annual taxable income
- Annual leave: 24 working days per year
- Maternity leave: 12 weeks; SSC Maternity Fund-funded
- Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD, pegged to ZAR)
What Is an EOR in Namibia?
An EOR in Namibia employs workers on behalf of a foreign company. Africa Deployments holds the Labour Act 11 of 2007-compliant employment contracts, files monthly PAYE with NamRA, remits SSC contributions, and manages NAD payroll. The Namibia employer of record service from Africa Deployments allows international businesses to enter the Namibia market without local entity registration.
Namibia Employment Law at a Glance
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Labour Act 11 of 2007 |
| SSC (employer) | N$9/month per employee (Maternity, Sick Leave, Death Fund) |
| SSC (employee) | N$9/month per employee |
| PAYE | Progressive up to 37% on annual taxable income above N$1,500,000 |
| Tax authority | Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) |
| Annual leave | 24 working days per year |
| Maternity leave | 12 weeks; SSC Maternity Leave Fund |
Payroll, Tax and SSC Compliance in Namibia
Namibia PAYE is filed monthly with the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). PAYE is progressive from 0% on annual taxable income up to N1,500,000. SSC (Social Security Commission) contributions are a flat N$9 per month from both employer and employee, covering the Maternity Leave, Sick Leave, and Death Fund benefits. Employees are entitled to 24 working days of paid annual leave per year under the Labour Act 11 of 2007. The Namibian dollar is pegged at parity to the South African rand (ZAR).
Why Companies Choose Africa Deployments for EOR in Namibia
- Labour Act 11 of 2007-compliant employment contracts in English
- Monthly NamRA PAYE filing and remittance in Namibian dollars (NAD)
- SSC contribution management and monthly remittance (N9 per employee)
- 24-day annual leave and 12-week SSC Maternity Fund benefit administration
- Namibia EOR within Africa Deployments’ Southern Africa employer services network
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a local entity to hire in Namibia?
No. Africa Deployments acts as the legal employer under the Labour Act 11 of 2007, so your business can hire in Namibia without registering a local entity.
What are Namibia’s PAYE rates?
Namibia PAYE is progressive: 0% on annual income up to N50,001 to N100,001 to N300,001 to N500,001 to N800,001 to N1,500,000.
What is the SSC in Namibia?
The Social Security Commission of Namibia (SSC) administers the Maternity Leave, Sick Leave, and Death Benefit Fund. Contributions are N$9 per month each from employer and employee, per employee registered.
What annual leave applies in Namibia?
The Labour Act 11 of 2007 provides 24 working days of paid annual leave per year, with 12 weeks of maternity leave funded through the SSC Maternity Leave Fund.
About Africa Deployments
Registered Company Name: Africa Deployments Ltd.
Address: The Strand, Beau Plan Business Park, Mauritius
BRN: C19167158 | VAT: 27738392
Phone: +230 5713 8629
Website: africa-deployments.com
Namibia’s Labour Act 11 of 2007, progressive NamRA PAYE, SSC fund contributions, and 24-day annual leave entitlement create a well-regulated employer environment. Africa Deployments’ EOR Namibia service gives international businesses the legal employer infrastructure they need to hire in Namibia compliantly and at speed.
Reviewed by: Africa Deployments Compliance Team
