Grow Your Workforce in Benin

Labor Laws in Benin

• Annual Leave: 24 days
• Maternity Leave: 14 weeks
• Public Holidays: 13
• Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Benin

The supply of goods and services carried out (or used) in Benin and imports into Benin are subject to VAT. The standard VAT rate is 18%.

Work Visas Benin

Here is work visa information for Benin, download our guide for an extensive breakdown.

Benin has three overarching types of visas:

• Business
• Tourist
• Transient

The requirements differ between types, but most of your employees will need to obtain a business visa and work permit to stay compliant.

Most visas are valid for either 30 or 90 days. Foreigners must apply before entering Benin, as they cannot obtain visas upon arrival.

Hire Benin Talent with Global Expansion

Setting up a company in Benin can be expensive and complex. Global Expansion simplifies your entry into this market.

We handle hiring, HR, and payroll while ensuring compliance with local regulations, all without establishing a local entity.

We handle hiring, HR, and payroll while ensuring compliance with local regulations, all without establishing a local entity.

Our Benin Employer of Record (EOR) solution gives you the freedom to focus on your business growth.