EOR in Africa.
Indian companies hiring across Africa — TMS becomes the legal employer in every target country.
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.
7-14 day 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
Brief
Country, role, headcount, currency, timeline.
Local proposal
Country-specific salary benchmarks, statutory cost, fees.
Local contract & onboarding
TMS or partner becomes the legal employer in-country.
Steady-state
Monthly cycle, statutory filings, ongoing HR support.
Countries we cover across Africa
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
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.
Tell us what you need.
Map your Africa expansion.
Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.