Hiring staff in DR Congo: employer obligations
If you employ people in DR Congo, employment is governed by the Labour Code, with social-security contributions to the national social-security fund (CNSS). Put every employee on a written contract from day one, register as an employer, and withhold and remit employee taxes monthly.
Your obligations
- 1 Written employment contracts and statutory minimums under the Labour Code.
- 2 Register as an employer and contribute to the national social-security fund (CNSS).
- 3 Withhold and remit employee taxes to DGI (Direction Générale des Impôts).
Frequently asked questions
What labour law applies in DR Congo?
Employment in DR Congo is governed by the Labour Code, with contributions to the national social-security fund (CNSS).
More on DR Congo
- Register a company — DR Congo
- Company tax — DR Congo
- VAT / sales tax — DR Congo
- Start a business — DR Congo
- Data protection — DR Congo
- Tax clearance — DR Congo
- Empowerment / B-BBEE — DR Congo
- Licences & permits — DR Congo
- Payroll & employee tax — DR Congo
- Importing & customs — DR Congo
- Annual returns — DR Congo
- Full DR Congo compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with DGI (Direction Générale des Impôts) or a registered professional.