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Hire in the Ivory Coast, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Ivory Coast PEO solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in the Ivory Coast, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with the Ivory Coast’s labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in the Ivory Coast.
It doesn’t stop with the Ivory Coast — we are an international PEO
Employment contracts need to be written in Ivory Coast and provided for every employee you hire. These contracts should be written in French and use the local currency of the West African CFA franc. Also, they should include all details of the agreement such as wage/salary, working hours, and benefits.
8 days: Hourly workers
1 month: Salaried workers
2 months: Supervisors, Technicians, and similar
3 months: Engineers, Executives, and similar
6 months: Senior Managers
8 days: <6 months of service
15 days: 6 months – <1 year of service
1 month: for between 1 – <6 years of service
2 months: for between 6 – <11 years of service
3 months: for between 11 – <16 years of service
4 months: for 16+ years of service
30% average monthly salary per year of work: 5 years or less service
35% average monthly salary per year of work: 10 years or less service
40% average monthly salary per year of work: 10+ years service
8 days: Hourly workers
1 month: Salaried workers
2 months: Supervisors, Technicians, and similar
3 months: Engineers, Executives, and similar
6 months: Senior Managers
8 days: <6 months of service
15 days: 6 months – <1 year of service
1 month: for between 1 – <6 years of service
2 months: for between 6 – <11 years of service
3 months: for between 11 – <16 years of service
4 months: for 16+ years of service
30% average monthly salary per year of work: 5 years or less service
35% average monthly salary per year of work: 10 years or less service
40% average monthly salary per year of work: 10+ years service
The standard working week for employees in Ivory Coast is 40 hours across five days.
There are several annual public holidays in Ivory Coast. Many employees in the country receive the following days as leave from work:
Ivory has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Day after the Night of Destiny |
| 30 Mar 2025 | Korité |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Aid el-Fitr (Tentative Date) |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2025 | Labour Day |
| 29 May 2025 | Ascension Day |
| 7 Jun 2025 | Tabaski/Aid el-Kebir (Tentative Date) |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Whit Monday |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Independence Day |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Feast of the Assumption |
| 5 Sep 2025 | The Day After the Prophet’s Birthday |
| 1 Nov 2025 | All Saints’ Day |
| 15 Nov 2025 | National Peace Day |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day |
Employees in Ivory Coast can take a mandatory minimum of 26 days of vacation leave after one year of service, and 27 days after five years of service.
Usually, employees in Ivory Coast can take at least five days of paid sick leave from work each year.
In general, employees in Ivory Coast are entitled to 14 weeks of paid maternity leave.
In Ivory Coast, mandatory notice periods for termination of employment contracts vary depending on the seniority of an employee and the type of work they are engaged in.
In general, employees are entitled to severance payments upon termination. Common rates range from 30% to 40% of normal monthly salary, depending on the employee’s length of service.
Income tax for employees in Ivory Coast is split into two main categories. Firstly, there is a National Contribution tax on 80% of gross income that is progressively rated between 0% and 10% depending on income level. Secondly, there is a Salary Tax of 1.5% of 80% of gross income. This should be withheld by the employer.
The corporate tax rate in Ivory Coast is 25% for most companies, and 30% for certain types of businesses (such as telecommunications and IT).
Ivory Coast has a universal public healthcare system, but many employers also offer private medical insurance for employees as part of their benefits packages.
The mandatory minimum wage for employees in Ivory Coast is 75,000 West African CFA francs per month.
Building an employee benefits system in Ivory Coast can be a long and complicated process, with the language, laws, and administrative procedures all potentially stalling your expansion progress.
Outsourcing your benefit management process ensures that you fully understand and adhere to the rules, ensuring your compliance and speeding up the process significantly. At Horizons, our Ivory Coast employment experts will help you to find and arrange your benefits, advise on your strategy, and ensure compliance with the law.
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An Ivory Coast PEO and an Ivory Coast EOR are two types of companies which specialize in providing human resources services to businesses in the Ivory Coast.
The main difference between an Ivory Coast PEO and an Ivory Coast EOR is in the scope of their services.
Ivory Coast PEOs provide a full range of HR services, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee recruiting—all under one roof as a co-employer. Engaging an Ivory Coast PEO is essentially outsourcing your HR duties in the Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast EORs actually take over as the legal employer of your employees based abroad. Ivory Coast EORs become responsible for labor compliance for your employees in the Ivory Coast.
At Horizons, we offer both PEO and EOR services in the Ivory Coast. Get in touch now and let us know what service you are seeking.
In most cases, Horizons’ Ivory Coast PEO can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in the Ivory Coast.
It is possible to get a work visa in the Ivory Coast. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in the Ivory Coast are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Ivory [2025]
