PEO Namibia: Professional Employer Organisation Services in Namibia

Africa Deployments provides Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) services in Namibia for international companies that hold a registered Namibian entity and need specialist support managing Labour Act 11 of 2007 compliance, SSC (Social Security Commission) contributions, NamRA PAYE filings, and payroll processing in Namibian dollars (NAD). Under the PEO co-employment model, Africa Deployments shares statutory employer responsibilities while your business retains full operational control of its Namibia-based team.

Quick facts: PEO Namibia at a glance

• SSC: N9 employee per month per employee
• PAYE: Progressive up to 37% on annual taxable income above N$1,500,000
• Annual leave: 24 working days per year
• Maternity leave: 12 weeks; SSC Maternity Leave Fund
• NAD is pegged at parity to South African rand (ZAR)
• Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD)

What Is PEO in Namibia?

A PEO in Namibia is a co-employment arrangement where Africa Deployments manages Namibia payroll compliance – NamRA PAYE filing, SSC contribution remittance, and Labour Act documentation – alongside your existing Namibian legal entity. For companies with a Namibian registration, the professional employer organisation Namibia service from Africa Deployments provides the co-employment infrastructure without replacing your entity.

Namibia Employment Law at a Glance

Payroll, Tax and SSC Compliance in Namibia

Namibia PAYE is calculated on a progressive annual schedule and remitted monthly to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). PAYE rates run from 0% on annual income up to N1,500,000. SSC contributions are a flat N$9 per month from both employer and employee per registered employee, covering the Maternity Leave, Sick Leave, and Death Benefit Fund. Employees accrue 24 working days of annual leave per year under the Labour Act 11 of 2007, with 12 weeks of maternity leave funded through the SSC Maternity Leave Fund.

Why Companies Choose Africa Deployments for PEO in Namibia

• Labour Act 11 of 2007-compliant co-employment contracts in English
• Monthly NamRA PAYE filing and remittance in NAD
• SSC contribution management (N9 per employee) and monthly remittance on behalf of your entity
• 24-day annual leave and 12-week SSC Maternity Fund benefit administration
• Namibia PEO within Africa Deployments’ Southern Africa employer services network

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between EOR and PEO in Namibia?

An EOR replaces the need for a local entity. A PEO works alongside your existing Namibian entity in a co-employment structure, sharing statutory employer responsibilities while you retain operational control.

What are Namibia’s PAYE rates?

Namibia PAYE is progressive from 0% on annual income up to N1,500,000. Monthly withholding is remitted to NamRA.

What is the SSC in Namibia?

The Social Security Commission administers the Maternity Leave, Sick Leave, and Death Benefit Fund. Contributions are N$9 per month each from employer and employee per registered employee – a fixed per-employee amount, not salary-based.

What maternity leave applies in Namibia?

Employees are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave, funded through the SSC Maternity Leave Fund rather than directly by the employer.

About Africa Deployments

Registered Company Name: Africa Deployments Ltd.

Address: The Strand, Beau Plan Business Park, Mauritius

BRN: C19167158 | VAT: 27738392

Phone: +230 5713 8629

Website: africa-deployments.com

Namibia’s Labour Act 11 of 2007, progressive NamRA PAYE, flat-rate SSC contributions, and 24-day annual leave entitlement create a well-regulated employer environment closely aligned with South African standards. Africa Deployments’ PEO Namibia service provides the co-employment infrastructure international businesses with a Namibian entity need to operate compliantly.

Reviewed by: Africa Deployments Compliance Team