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Namibia payroll compliance requires monthly PAYE calculation and NamRA filing, SSC (Social Security Commission) contribution remittance, and Labour Act 11 of 2007-compliant payslip management in Namibian dollars (NAD). Africa Deployments manages the full Namibia payroll cycle for international companies with a registered Namibian entity, ensuring accurate statutory deductions and on-time NamRA filings each month.
Quick facts: payroll Namibia at a glance
- PAYE: Progressive up to 37% on annual taxable income above N$1,500,000
- SSC: N9 employee per month per employee
- Annual leave: 24 working days per year
- Maternity leave: 12 weeks; SSC Maternity Leave Fund
- NAD pegged at parity to South African rand (ZAR)
- Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD)
What Is Payroll Outsourcing in Namibia?
Payroll outsourcing in Namibia transfers monthly NamRA PAYE filing, SSC contribution remittance, and Labour Act-compliant payslip production to a specialist provider. For companies holding a Namibian entity, Africa Deployments’ Namibia payroll service manages the full monthly statutory cycle in NAD.
Namibia Employment Law at a Glance
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Labour Act 11 of 2007 |
| SSC employer | N$9 per month per employee |
| SSC employee | N$9 per month per employee |
| PAYE | Progressive up to 37% on annual income above N$1,500,000 |
| Tax authority | Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) |
| Annual leave | 24 working days per year |
| Maternity leave | 12 weeks; SSC Maternity Leave Fund |
Payroll, Tax and SSC Compliance in Namibia
Namibia PAYE is calculated on an annual progressive schedule and remitted monthly to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). Annual PAYE rates run from 0% on income up to N1,500,000. SSC contributions are a flat N$9 per month from both employer and employee per registered employee, covering Maternity Leave, Sick Leave, and Death Benefit Fund benefits. Employees accrue 24 working days of paid annual leave per year and 12 weeks of SSC-funded maternity leave under the Labour Act 11 of 2007.
Why Companies Choose Africa Deployments for Payroll in Namibia
- Monthly NamRA PAYE filing and remittance in Namibian dollars (NAD)
- SSC contribution management (N9 per employee) and monthly remittance
- Labour Act 11 of 2007-compliant payslips and employment records
- 24-day annual leave and 12-week SSC Maternity Fund benefit management
- Namibia payroll within Africa Deployments’ Southern Africa multi-country employer platform
Frequently Asked Questions
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 contribution in Namibia?
SSC contributions are a fixed N$9 per month from both employer and employee per registered employee. This is a flat amount per head, not salary-based, covering Maternity Leave, Sick Leave, and Death Benefit Fund.
How does the NAD relate to the ZAR?
The Namibian dollar (NAD) is pegged at 1:1 parity to the South African rand. Both currencies circulate in Namibia; payroll is processed in NAD.
What annual leave applies in Namibia?
The Labour Act 11 of 2007 provides 24 working days of paid annual leave per year, with 12 weeks of maternity leave funded through the SSC Maternity Leave Fund.
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 payroll management involves progressive NamRA PAYE calculation, flat-rate SSC contribution remittance, and Labour Act 11 of 2007 compliance in NAD. Africa Deployments provides the specialist payroll outsourcing service that international businesses with a Namibian entity need to stay compliantly paid every month.
Reviewed by: Africa Deployments Compliance Team
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