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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
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:
Local: 1
World: 7969
Local: 2
World: 8269
Local: 3
World: 9982
Local: 4
World: 10410
Local: 5
World: 10476
Devnet Jobs, JobNet Africa, AfricaWork
550,400
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 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 |
Below are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Congo.
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.
The probationary period for employees in Congo is up to two months.
| 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 |
| 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 cycle
Monthly
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Congo is set to 7,075 CDF per day.
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.
| Type of Tax | Rate |
| National insurance fund |
|
| National office for professional training |
|
| National office of employment | 0.2% |
| Type of Tax | Rate |
| Social Security | 5% |
| 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 | – |
Not mandatory
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.
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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