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Benin
BENIN
Employer of Record
EMPLOYER OF RECORD
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12.7 MILLION
total population in 2022
17 BILLION USD
expected GDP in 2022
Known as one of the top cotton exporters in the world, Benin is actively working to boost value-added activities in other sectors. It plans to uplift its economy with large-scale projects in transportation, energy, and other infrastructures. It builds special economic zones to attract international investments and improve its export capacity.
This democratic nation is the 10th youngest population in the world. Around 65% of its people are under 25 years old.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 13
- New Year’s Day – Jan 1
- Traditional Day – Jan 10
- Easter Monday -varies
- Labor Day – May 1
- Ascension Day – varies
- Korite – varies
- Whit Monday – varies
- Tabaski – varies
- Independence Day – Aug 1
- Assumption Day – Aug 15
- Prophet’s Birthday – varies
- All Saints’ Day – Nov 1
- Christmas Day – Dec 25
SOCIAL SECURITY AND TAXATION
Social Security and Pension
- Social Security:15.4%
Pension:6.4%
Family Allowance: 9%
Industrial Injury Assistance: 1%-4%Total Employer Contribution: 31.8% – 34.8%Income Tax Rates: up to 30%
MINIMUM WAGE
40,000 CFA francs
WORK HOURS
8 hours per day
OVERTIME RATE
112% (up to 48 hours per month) 135% (49 hours and up) of the normal rate
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
3 months
ANNUAL LEAVE CREDITS
24 days
MATERNITY LEAVE
14 weeks (paid)
PATERNITY LEAVE
3 days (paid)
SICK LEAVE
1 month (paid)
BONUSES
13th-month pay is a common practice in Benin.
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