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Hiring in Central African Republic ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ซ

Small, largely informal workforce; scarce skilled labor; fragile infrastructure. Employer on-costs run ~21%* on top of gross salary. Here is what to know before your first Central African Republic hire.

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Capital cityBangui
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
LanguagesFrench & Sango (both official)
Population~5.5 million
Payroll frequencyMonthly; no statutory 13th salary
VAT standard rate19% (TVA)
Employer burden*~21%* of gross
TGTC flat EOR fee$699/mo ยท Tier C
Overview

Employing in Central African Republic

Employment in Central African Republic runs under its national labour code, which sets the floor for wages, working hours, leave, and notice. Here are the essentials before you make an offer.

Minimum wage

  • ~XAF 35,000/month (2025)*
  • Set nationally

Payroll cycle & extra pay

  • Monthly salary payments
  • No statutory 13th month

Public holidays

  • ~11 public holidays*
  • Paid days off

Onboarding & probation

  • Probation 8 days to 3 months
  • By worker category
Employer costs

What you pay on top of salary

Employer on-costs in Central African Republic run ~21%* of gross salary. Employer CNSS ~21%: pensions, work injury, family allowances, training.

Employer contribution*Rate
Old-age pension4%*
Work injury3%*
Family allowances12%*
National Manpower Fund1.1%*
Professional training0.9%*

Passed through at cost

These statutory costs are paid at cost on top of TGTC's flat $699/mo fee, so you always see the real employer cost, not a marked-up percentage.

Employee-side taxes

Employees pay their own income tax and social-security share, withheld at source. Under an EOR, TGTC runs that payroll withholding for you.

Types of leave

Statutory leave in Central African Republic

Annual leave

  • 24 days after one year*
  • Compensatory pay if unused

Maternity & parental leave

  • 14 weeks fully paid*
  • 6 pre / 8 post birth

Sick leave

  • Paid sick leave provided*
  • Duration by tenure*

Other leave

  • Paid public holidays
  • Family event leave*
Employment termination

Ending employment in Central African Republic

Notice

  • 8 days manual workers
  • 1 month staff; 3 months executives

Severance

  • Owed on redundancy/unfair dismissal*
  • No universal fixed formula*

Probation

  • 8 days to 3 months
  • By worker category

Contractor risk

  • Misclassification risk; weak enforcement*
  • Use compliant arrangements

*All figures are estimates from public sources (2025-26), pending ops verification - same basis as the EOR cost calculator. Not tax or legal advice.

Hire in Central African Republic without setting up an entity

TGTC employs your hire in Central African Republic on a compliant local contract, runs payroll and benefits, and passes statutory costs through at cost. One invoice, flat $699 per month.

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