Employer of record in Namibia
23 sourced figures on hiring in Namibia, drawn from 7 sources and normalized for comparison: statutory rules, employer cost and exactly what an EOR covers locally. Every figure is dated.
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Employer of record in Namibia: the statutory snapshot
The headline employer costs, pay floor and worker protections for hiring in Namibia through an employer of record, each figure sourced and dated. 23 EOR providers cover Namibia.
| Employer social security | 0.9% | ISSA Country Profiles, 2024-01-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 30% | PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, 2026-07-16 |
| Notice period | 3.2 weeks | National government, 2026-09-12 |
| Severance | 5.3 weeks | ILO EPLex |
| Annual leave (minimum, once eligible) | 20 | National government, 2026-09-12 |
| Public holidays | 13 | National government, 2026-10-05 |
| Maternity leave | 12 weeks | National government, 2026-09-12 |
As of 2026-10-11. Each value is the winning figure from primary and harmonized sources, resolved by a documented priority chain. Full record with provenance below.
Reading the data
What the figures say about Namibia
The average monthly wage in Namibia sits at NAD 7233, against a working week of 48 hours as of 2018. Employer and employee social security contributions are both set at 0.9%, a modest add-on compared to the 30% corporate tax rate and top personal income tax rate of 37%. There is no 13th salary requirement as of 2026. Exiting an employment relationship involves statutory severance of 5.3 weeks plus a notice period of 3.2 weeks. Maternity leave runs 12 weeks, while paternity leave is not provided. Employees also get 13 public holidays, and retirement age is set at 60 years.
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The full record
Every figure behind the snapshot
Not a guide, a record: 23 figures for Namibia from 7 sources, last refreshed 2026-10-11. Each value carries its source and the date it was pulled. Hover any provenance tag for the full chain.
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What changed in Namibia
Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026
No rule changes recorded since we began logging them.
Corrections to our data
- Retirement ageCorrected 11 October 2026
Now 60 years, was 65 years. Namibia has no contributory state pension; the universal non-contributory Old Age Grant (National Pensions Act 10 of 1992) is paid from 60. Labour Act 2007 s.35(1)(c) uses 65 only as the age at which a retiring employee gets severance pay.
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What an EOR handles in Namibia
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Who can employ in Namibia
23 providers operate an EOR in Namibia, ranked by Select Score.
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