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Congo(Kinshasa)

Congo(Kinshasa)

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Congo

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalKinshasa
CurrencyCongolese Franc (CDF)
LanguagesFrench, Swahili, Lingala
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$746.93
Employer Tax14.2% - 19.2%
CapitalKinshasa
CurrencyCongolese Franc (CDF)
LanguagesFrench, Swahili, Lingala
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$746.93
Employer Tax14.2% - 19.2%

Talent Landscape Analysis

Congo is considered to be extremely rich in natural resources, and mining communities are prominent in the major cities. Minerals are the most significant export of Congo, with China importing more than 50% of their exports in 2019.

Major economic Cities

Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi

Skills in demand

Management, Sales, Banking, Hospitality, Food Processing, Construction, Healthcare

Congo(Kinshasa) map

Salary Data

Some of the popular jobs and their annual salaries are listed below:

Employing in Congo(Kinshasa)

Below are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Congo.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

In Congo, an employment contract can be oral or written. It is strongly advised to draft a written agreement. The written contract can be fixed or open-ended. A verbal contract will always be considered open-ended until evidence of it being specified in writing is presented.

 

Probation Period

 

The probationary period for employees in Congo not exceed 1 month for unskilled laborers or 6 months for other employees.

 

13th Month Pay

 

Not mandatory

 

Employee Benefits

 

  • Maternity Leave
  • Social Security

  • Bonuses

  • Insurance

 

Employee Contract

Basic

 

In Congo, an employment contract can be oral or written. It is strongly advised to draft a written agreement. The written contract can be fixed or open-ended. A verbal contract will always be considered open-ended until evidence of it being specified in writing is presented.

 

Probation Period

 

The probationary period for employees in Congo not exceed 1 month for unskilled laborers or 6 months for other employees.

 

13th Month Pay

 

Not mandatory

 

Employee Benefits

 

  • Maternity Leave
  • Social Security

  • Bonuses

  • Insurance

 

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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