Expand into Namibia

Hire and retain employees in Namibia with global employment solutions

Located in Southern Africa, Namibia offers international businesses opportunities across mining, energy, tourism, agriculture, and services. But entering the market comes with local employment, compensation, and compliance considerations.

Planning expansion into Namibia? Mauve makes it easier to hire and manage your workforce with local expertise across Employer of Record (EOR), Salary Benchmarking, and Benefits solutions.

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How our services work in Namibia

Whether you’re a start-up entering the market, an international company establishing a local presence, or an organisation launching a new project or operation, Mauve can help you build your Namibian workforce with ease and confidence.

Explore Mauve’s global employment solutions for Namibia, designed to simplify international hiring and employment compliance – so you can focus on growing your business in Namibia.

Employer of Record (EOR)

With Mauve's Employer of Record (EOR) services in Namibia, you can hire, onboard, pay, and manage employees without setting up a local entity.

We act as the legal employer, handling employment contracts, payroll, statutory requirements, and local employment compliance while you retain full control over your team's day-to-day work.

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Salary Benchmarking

Tap into Mauve's Salary Benchmarking services to build competitive pay packages that attract and retain top talent in Namibia.

Our local specialists provide data and insights into salaries, bonuses, and employment costs in Namibia, helping you implement effective salary strategies and plan your expansion with greater clarity and confidence.

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Benefits

Build competitive benefits packages that attract, support, and retain top talent in Namibia with Mauve's Benefits services.

Consult our local experts for guidance on benefits, allowances, and employment practices in Namibia, helping you create effective benefits strategies that meet employee expectations, support your people, and evolve alongside your growing workforce.

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Salary & compensation

Working Hours

Employees can work up to 45 hours per week.

Minimum Wage

Starting in January 2025, the national minimum wage is set at NAD 18 per hour. Review of the minimum wage by the Wages Commission is scheduled after every two years.

Employee Tax

Annual income	Tax rate
Up to NAD 50,000	0%
NAD 50,001 - 100,000	18%
NAD 100,001 - 300,000	25%
NAD 300,001 - 500,000	28%
NAD 500,001 - 800,000	30%
NAD 800,001 - 1,500,000	32%
More than NAD 1,500,000	37%
Social security contribution	0.9%

Bonuses

There are no statutory bonus schemes in Namibia.

Contracts

Types of annual leave

Annual Leave

4-24 days per year, depending on the number of days the employee works per week.

Sick Leave

Up to 12 days' paid sick leave for the first year of employment. Sick leave is then calculated over a period of 36 months. A medical certificate must be provided after two consecutive days’ absence.

Parental Leave

Maternity leave: at least 12 weeks' paid leave, after six months of service.
Paternity leave: none.

Termination

Termination Process

Employers in Namibia can terminate a contract, provided they have fair grounds for termination and they have followed a fair internal dismissal procedure. This includes holding a disciplinary hearing in the presence of an unbiased official.

Employers must inform the Labour Commissioner at least 4 weeks before intended dismissals due to reorganisation, transfer, staff reduction, or business closure.

Severance Pay

Employees are entitled to one week’s remuneration for each year of service.

Insurance

Under a Mauve Group Employer of Record (EOR) solution, clients and their international workers benefit from Mauve’s Global Master Insurance Programme – a market-leading, unified corporate insurance system that links all Mauve entities to two preferred providers. As part of our global Employer of Record services, this programme ensures that companies expanding globally through our EOR service have access to reliable and compliant insurance coverage for overseas employees.

The insurance provides comprehensive coverage in international locations via a combination of the master policy and jurisdiction-specific local policies where required by law. This ensures full compliance and protection in line with local employment regulations – key to any international Employer of Record solution.

The policies include:

Employer’s Liability and Public Liability: £10,000,000 combined limit
Professional Indemnity: £5,000,000 limit
Worker’s Compensation: Limit varies depending on the country of employment

For detailed information about statutory and recommended EOR insurance coverage in your chosen country, get in touch with Mauve’s global compliance team.

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Benefits of expanding into Namibia with Mauve Group's Employer of Record and global employment solutions

For businesses entering the Namibian market, understanding employment requirements in Namibia is an important first step towards building a compliant and successful workforce.

Discover how Mauve can support your business expansion into Namibia with flexible Employer of Record (EOR, Salary Benchmarking, and Benefits solutions designed to help you hire, manage, and retain employees in Namibia – without the time, cost, and complexity of setting up and managing your own local employment operations.

Local expertise in Namibia

Gain insight into Namibia’s employment landscape with support from specialists who understand local workplace practices, employee expectations, and employer requirements.

With local expertise in Namibia, Mauve can help you make informed decisions and develop practical, compliant employment strategies as you establish and grow your workforce in the country.

Employment law in Namibia

Employers in Namibia must comply with employment requirements covering areas such as employment contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, remuneration, workplace rights, employee benefits, and termination of employment.

Namibia’s employment framework is primarily governed by the Labour Act 11 of 2007, together with applicable regulations and other requirements relating to employment and the workplace.

Mauve provides practical support for navigating employment requirements in Namibia, helping businesses establish compliant employment practices while reducing the administrative burden and risk of avoidable compliance issues as their Namibian workforce develops.

Fast, compliant market entry in Namibia

Establish your presence in Namibia without the time, cost, and administrative complexity of setting up your own local legal entity.

Mauve’s Employer of Record (EOR) services enable you to employ talent in Namibia from the outset, while our specialists manage local employment administration and compliance requirements on your behalf.

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Talk to us about cross-border expansion into Namibia

Tell us about your plans to build a team in Namibia, including the roles you’re looking to fill and the employment requirements you need to navigate.

Our experts can guide you through employment, payroll, and tax requirements and show you how Mauve’s global employment solutions can support your expansion – from hiring your first employee to managing a growing local team.

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Why businesses choose Mauve to grow and manage global teams

Lisa Phillips

Finance Director,
The PIE News

"It’s saved time, boosted productivity and morale – and on a company level, it’s saved us costs and ensured compliance. We’ve... been given a secure feeling about everything we’re doing."
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Anna Slattery

Assoc. Dir. of Global Comms & External Affairs, The Hunger Project

"The experience... was seamless, efficient, and professional and [gave us] a valuable resource we continue to use in our annual budgeting process for staff salaries."
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Heather

Representative,
Amazon Filters

"Mauve [has] been a trusted partner for us at Amazon Filters in supporting our international recruitment, employment compliance, and our ongoing global workforce expansion."
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What is an Employer of Record in Namibia?

An Employer of Record (EOR) in Namibia allows businesses to hire employees locally without establishing their own legal entity in the country. The EOR becomes the legal employer and manages employment contracts, payroll, statutory contributions, and local employment compliance.

This enables companies to expand into Namibia and hire local talent more quickly while retaining day-to-day control over their employees.

How does hiring employees in Namibia work?

Hiring employees in Namibia typically involves complying with local employment laws, preparing compliant employment contracts, managing payroll, and meeting applicable statutory requirements.

Businesses expanding into Namibia can use an Employer of Record to simplify these processes. An EOR manages the local employment administration while the company remains responsible for the employee's role, performance, and day-to-day activities.

Do I need a local entity to hire employees in Namibia?

You may not need to establish your own local entity to hire employees in Namibia if you use an Employer of Record service. An EOR can employ your Namibian team on your behalf and manage local payroll, contracts, and employment compliance.

This can provide a more streamlined approach for businesses testing the Namibian market or expanding their international workforce.

What are the benefits of using an EOR to expand into Namibia?

Using an EOR in Namibia can help businesses reduce the administrative complexity of international hiring and avoid the need to establish a local entity before employing staff.

An EOR can manage employment contracts, payroll, statutory requirements, and local compliance, allowing businesses to focus on building and managing their Namibian team.

How much does it cost to hire an employee in Namibia?

The cost of hiring an employee in Namibia depends on factors such as salary, benefits, statutory contributions, and other employment costs. Businesses should consider the total employment cost rather than salary alone when planning a Namibian expansion.

Salary benchmarking can help companies understand local compensation levels and develop competitive, sustainable pay packages.

Can I hire and pay employees in Namibia from another country?

Yes, businesses can hire and pay employees in Namibia from overseas, including through an Employer of Record. An EOR can handle local employment administration, payroll, statutory contributions, and compliance while the overseas company manages the employee's day-to-day work.

This can make international hiring in Namibia more straightforward without requiring the business to establish its own local entity.

How can salary benchmarking help attract and retain talent in Namibia?

Salary benchmarking in Namibia helps businesses understand local salary levels, benefits, bonuses, statutory contributions, and overall employment costs. By aligning compensation packages with the Namibian market, companies can offer competitive pay that helps attract skilled local talent and improve employee retention.

Salary benchmarking also supports informed hiring decisions and helps businesses develop sustainable compensation strategies when expanding their workforce into Namibia.