Tax In Africa

How Can Umbrella Companies Help You Get an African Work Permit?

As your permanent employer, umbrella companies can sponsor you for your Africa work permit provided they’re on the register of approved sponsors. Many different companies offer this service because it makes contracting in Africa infinitely simpler and saves you the hassle of continuous paperwork. Instead of changing your work permit every time you get a new contract, you can just work how you ordinarily would under the same permit. They protect you from the bureaucratic “rain” of legal compliance with the African immigration authorities. They can even deal with the African Embassy directly.

Through their service, you may be able to use a business visa to get started quickly and then transition to a work visa in Africa. It depends on your specific African visa requirements. Be aware you may have to register for a residence permit in Africa.

Can Umbrella Companies Also Assist You with Africa Taxation?

Some umbrella companies are specialists in the African tax system. They constantly stay up to date with the legislation and ensure that you get to keep the biggest proportion of your earnings possible. The PAYE system is ideal for most workers because you don’t have to complete any paperwork (aside from submitting your timesheets to the umbrella company) or worry about your taxes in any way (you’ll receive documentation for your records, though). You have a team of experts ensuring that you’re paid promptly and the various requirements for tax in Africa are met.

How We Help You with Contracting in Africa

We work closely with numerous umbrella companies in Africa and we have a thorough knowledge of the different services they provide – especially regarding immigration to Africa. If you’re a business analyst, IT project manager, software developer, tester, telecommunications contractor or an oil and gas worker, we can help you get sponsorship for your work permit and keep more of your earnings by setting you up with an umbrella company. We’ll also answer any questions you have about African visas or the country’s tax law, and we’ll contact the experts directly to guarantee 100 per cent accurate advice. This all comes at no charge whatsoever to you and you’re not obligated to take on the services of any company. We’re just here to make your move as stress-free as possible.