Definitive Guide to Hiring in Comoros

Hiring in Comoros

Hiring employees compliantly in Central African Republic means doing it yourself or using an Employer of Record like Global Expansion. You should be careful using independent contractor agreements in Central African Republic so that you don’t run afoul of employment laws. To hire an employee compliantly and offer them mandatory benefits and compliant agreements, you can:

(a) Establish your own new legal entity, banking, accounting and payroll service in Central African Republic or

(b) use an Employer of Record like Global Expansion who can handle all of the details for you.

Labor Laws in Comoros

Employee Probation Period

• Probationary period cannot exceed 6 months

Annual Leave in Comoros

• Employees are entitled to paid annual leave of 24 days

Holidays in Comoros

Maternity Leave Comoros

• In the case of pregnancy every woman has the right to suspend work for the period of 14 consecutive weeks, 8 of which have to be taken after the birth.

Paternity Leave Comoros

• There is no paternity leave

Working Hours in Comoros

• The standard working hours are 8 hours a day and 6 days a week

Overtime in Comoros

• The compensation for overtime are as follows:
  • For the first 8 hours after the regular duration of 40 hours or duration considered equivalent: minimum of 15% of the salary
  • For the 8 following hours: minimum of 30% of the salary
  • For the following hours until the 60th hour included: minimum of 40% of the salary
  • Overtime work performed during sundays and holidays: minimum of 40% of the salary

Severance in Comoros

• There is no statutory severance pay

Comoros Salary and Wages

13th Month Salary in Comoros

• No
• There is no statutory requirement to pay the 13th or 14th month salary.
• The only bonus available is given in the form of food and shelter to expatriates that cannot afford living in the country with their salary.
• Annual leave is paid after one year of work. There is no evidence of any other special monetary remuneration.

• No contribution payed

Immigration Comoros

• Foreigners will need a visa to enter Comoros. Individuals
• can get a visa on arrival at Hahaya airport or at other points of entry for €30.
• The main types of visas are as follows: -
  • Tourist Visa on arrival (valid for 45 days)
  • Long stay visa (valid for stays longer than 45 days)
• Travelers to the Comoros must hold a return or onward air ticket and all necessary documents for their return or onward journey.
• Comorians leaving the country must have a return ticket that cannot be refunded abroad.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Comoros

• There is a consumption tax that has a standard rate of 10%.
• Certain services are subject to a reduced rate of VAT
• Basic necessities are zero-rated.

Mandatory Benefits in Comoros

• These are mandatory benefits as postulated by law
• These include probationary period, annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave, overtime pay.
• Statutory benefits also include social security benefits

Payroll Accrual in Comoros

Country Accruals Additional Information

Payroll Accruals Additional Information

Accrued Benefits in Comoros

Why use Global Expansion to hire in Comoros

Establishing a branch office or subsidiary in Comoros can be time-consuming, expensive and complex. With such a robust labor market in place, one must pay great attention to detail when structuring employment because Comoros labor laws are complex.

The company also has a responsibility to comply with specific employment practices dictated by Comoros law to maintain its good standing as an equal opportunity employer.

Global Expansion makes it easy for you to expand into Comoros. We'll help you hire your candidate of choice, handle HR matters and payroll, and ensure that you comply with local laws without the burden of setting up a foreign branch office or subsidiary. In addition, you'll have complete control and direction over your employees.

We enable you to stay in control of everything. Our Comoros Global Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Employer of Record (EOR) solution provides you with peace of mind to focus on running your company and the security to enter new markets.