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EOR in Africa.

Indian companies hiring across Africa — TMS becomes the legal employer in every target country.

2006
Employing since
12+
Africa countries served
24-48 h
Avg go-live
100%
Local labour-law compliant

Build a Africa team — without setting up entities country-by-country.

Hire compliantly in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco and other African markets via TMS EOR. TMS partners with local-country EOR providers across Africa so you sign one master agreement with us and operate across the region. We handle local payroll, contracts, and statutory compliance in every country.

What you get with TMS

One master agreement, multi-country coverage

Sign with TMS once. Hire across Africa countries through our regional EOR network.

Local labour-law compliant

Every hire on a local-country employment contract under that country's labour law. TMS or our partner is the legal employer of record.

Currency flexibility

Pay TMS in INR or your preferred currency. Salaries disbursed in local-country currency to employees.

24-48 h onboarding

Most Africa markets onboard inside 2 weeks of signed offer.

Indian-employer-friendly

Built for Indian companies expanding outbound. Senior HR SPOC understands Indian context.

End-to-end through one SPOC

Single relationship for the entire Africa region. One contract, one invoice cycle, one HR leader.

How it works

STEP 01

Brief

Country, role, headcount, currency, timeline.

STEP 02

Local proposal

Country-specific salary benchmarks, statutory cost, fees.

STEP 03

Local contract & onboarding

TMS or partner becomes the legal employer in-country.

STEP 04

Steady-state

Monthly cycle, statutory filings, ongoing HR support.

Countries we cover across Africa

Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Zambia
Comoros
Ethiopia
Gabon
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Congo (Brazzaville)
Mauritania
Tanzania
Egypt
Mauritius
Uganda
Equatorial Guinea
Morocco

Hiring across Africa — what foreign employers should know

Africa is among the fastest-growing regions for international hiring, with expanding talent pools in technology, finance, customer operations, and engineering. It is also one of the most fragmented regulatory landscapes: each country sets its own labour code, social security regime, and rules on work permits and currency. Severance formulas, probation limits, and mandatory contributions vary widely from one market to the next, and informal or misclassified engagements carry real legal and reputational risk. An Employer of Record allows companies to hire compliantly across African markets without registering a local entity in each country first. TMS supports companies expanding into Africa by coordinating compliant EOR engagements through an established EOR partner network, bringing the process discipline and HR governance developed over 20+ years of operations.

Key hiring considerations by country

CountryNotable Employment FeatureTypical Notice Period
South AfricaBasic Conditions of Employment Act and Labour Relations Act, with strong protection against unfair dismissal1–4 weeks, scaling with length of service
NigeriaLabour Act governing written contracts, with employer pension contributions under the Pension Reform ActAs contracted, commonly 1 month
KenyaEmployment Act with NSSF and SHIF contributions and statutory leave entitlementsAt least 28 days for monthly-paid employees
EgyptLabour Law with structured social insurance contributions and end-of-service entitlements2–3 months, depending on tenure
GhanaLabour Act with employer contributions to the national social security and pension scheme1 month for monthly contracts

How EOR simplifies your Africa expansion

  • Hire in markets such as South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya without incorporating a local subsidiary or completing lengthy registration processes.
  • Apply each country’s correct statutory contributions, leave entitlements, and severance rules without building local payroll teams.
  • Reduce the risk of contractor misclassification, which is a common compliance exposure in fast-growing African markets.
  • Manage cross-border payroll and currency considerations through a structured, coordinated arrangement.
  • Consolidate multi-country reporting and a single point of accountability under a TMS-coordinated engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Africa countries does TMS cover?

TMS covers all major economies in Africa through direct presence or trusted local EOR partners. Sales will confirm coverage for your specific target country.

Who is the legal employer?

TMS or our local partner — depending on the country. Either way, you sign a single master agreement with TMS.

Currency?

You pay TMS in your preferred currency (typically INR or USD). Local employees paid in their country's currency.

Talk to our EOR team.

Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.

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Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.

Hiring in Africa from India: what determines feasibility

African markets reward employers who plan around three things: work authorisation, payment routing, and local content expectations. Get those right and hiring is straightforward. Ignore them and the first payroll run does not happen.

Local hiring obligations come first

Several countries operate localisation requirements, meaning a foreign employer is expected to justify hiring a non-national for a role a citizen could fill. This affects permit approval directly, so the sensible pattern is to hire locally and use expatriate roles sparingly for genuinely scarce skills.

Getting money in and out

Currency controls are the practical constraint in a number of African markets. Repatriating funds, and in some cases simply funding local payroll on a predictable date, needs to be confirmed with your bank before you commit to headcount. This is a treasury question more than an HR one, and it is worth answering early.

Statutory contributions are real and enforced

Social security, pension and skills-levy contributions apply in most markets and are actively collected. Budget employer cost above gross salary rather than assuming the salary is the cost, and expect the percentage to differ noticeably between neighbouring countries.

The India connection is an advantage

Indian businesses already operate at scale across East and Southern Africa, and the commercial familiarity cuts both ways: the diaspora presence makes recruitment easier and the trading relationships mean local partners understand how Indian companies work.

India to Africa EOR questions

Which African markets can TMS employ in?

Employment runs through local partner EORs, so coverage is country by country. Tell us the markets you are targeting and we will confirm coverage before you plan headcount.

Can we send Indian staff to work in Africa?

Sometimes, but localisation rules in several countries require justification for hiring a non-national. Expect permits to take longer than in most other regions.

Is getting money out of these markets a problem?

Currency controls apply in a number of African markets. Confirm the position with your bank before committing, because it constrains structure more than employment law does.

What employer costs sit on top of salary?

Social security, pension and in some cases skills levies. The percentages differ significantly between neighbouring countries, so budget per market rather than regionally.

Do we need a local entity?

No. TMS employs through a local partner EOR in each market under one agreement with us.

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AFRICA → INDIA · EOR COST

What does it cost to hire from Africa into India?

Hire from Lagos, Cairo, Johannesburg or Nairobi into India — TMS holds the India employment relationship. Onboard in 24-48 h, no entity setup needed.

$100 · 1–5$75 · 6–10$65 · 11–25$50 · 26+

$50 applies to employees above 25. Each band prices only the employees within it. Pricing applies to Indian nationals hired in India through TMS EOR. Final rate confirmed by our sales team.

MONTHLY COST ESTIMATE
Monthly gross salary
₹90,000
+ Statutory costs (~17%)₹15,300
+ TMS EOR fee₹46,500
Total monthly cost₹1,51,800
IN YOUR CURRENCY
$1,632/mo
Indicative · at reference rate

Estimates only. Binding pricing confirmed after a discovery call.

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