Hire in Ivory Coast,
compliantly,
without the complexity.

Expanding to Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast (Côt'd'Ivoire) serves as an economic engine in Francophone West Africa, offering a vibrant market and a growing pool of French-speaking talent across technology, banking, logistics, and agriculture.

Using an EOR in Ivory Coast allows global organizations to hire local professionals quickly without setting up a local entity or navigating the complexities of local commercial registration.

Employment Regulations in Ivory Coast

Under the Ivorian Labor Code, standard working hours are capped at 40 hours per week. Probation periods range from 8 days for hourly workers up to 3 months for managerial positions. Contract terminations require written notification and valid justification, with statutory notice periods ranging from 1 to 3 months based on employee classification and service length.

Taxation and Employee Benefits

Employers contribute approximately 16% to 20% of gross wages toward social security (CNPS), covering family allowances, industrial accidents, and retirement pensions. Statutory benefits include 26.4 working days (2.2 days per month) of paid annual vacation, public holidays, and paid sick leave.

Ivorian Payroll Standards

Payroll is administered on a monthly frequency in XOF. Employers must deduct local income taxes (ITS) and social security fees, remitting these deductions directly to the Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale (CNPS) and tax authorities on a monthly schedule.

Intellectual Property and Data Governance

Intellectual property protection is governed under the OAPI framework, assigning creations made within the scope of employment directly to the employer. Personal data processing complies with national data privacy statutes under ARTCI.