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Africa's #1 EOR & Payroll Platform

Hire. Pay. Comply.
Across All 55
African Countries.

MaxisHR is the only platform purpose-built for African workforce management โ€” employer of record, multi-currency payroll, company registration, and tax compliance across all 55 African nations.

55
African countries
6
Services
5โ€“14
Days to onboard
100%
Filing accuracy
4
Languages
2026
Tax rates updated
Statutory Compliant
55 African Countries
Multi-Currency Payroll
WhatsApp Payslips
Bank-Grade Security
On-Time Filing Guarantee
How it works

From enquiry to operational in 3 steps

MaxisHR eliminates the complexity of African expansion so you can focus on building your business, not navigating bureaucracy.

01
Tell us where and who
Share your target country, role, and compensation. MaxisHR maps all statutory obligations and compliance timelines within 24 hours.
02
We set everything up
MaxisHR drafts a compliant employment contract, registers your employee with local authorities, and configures multi-currency payroll within your agreed timeline.
03
You focus on your business
Your employee is active and productive. MaxisHR runs monthly payroll, files all statutory returns, and keeps you informed with a real-time compliance dashboard.
MaxisHR Platform

Built for Africa-first teams

Not a global platform adapted for Africa. Built from the ground up for African statutory complexity, mobile-first workforces, and multi-country expansion.

Employee Self-Service Portal
Payslips, leave requests, tax certificates, and documents โ€” accessible on web and mobile.
WhatsApp Payslip Delivery
Employees receive encrypted payslips via WhatsApp monthly โ€” no app download needed.
Employee Wallet & EWA
Employees access earned wages before payday โ€” reducing financial stress and improving retention.
CSV & Instant Reports
Export payroll registers, tax reports, and cost breakdowns to CSV, PDF, Excel, or your ERP.
Automated Statutory Filing
PAYE, pension, and all levies filed and remitted before every statutory deadline โ€” automatically.
Multi-Country Dashboard
Manage all 55 African countries from one dashboard โ€” payroll, compliance, and headcount in one view.
Mobile-First HR App
Approve leave, run payroll, and manage compliance from your phone โ€” iOS & Android, offline-capable.
Bank-Grade Security
AES-256 encryption, GDPR compliance, and Africa-region cloud infrastructure for data residency.
EOR vs Own Entity

Which is right for your Africa strategy?

MaxisHR supports both paths โ€” EOR for speed and flexibility, entity setup for long-term commitment. Most clients start with EOR and incorporate later.

Recommended for most
MaxisHR Employer of Record
โœ“Hire in 5โ€“14 business days โ€” no incorporation needed
โœ“No setup cost โ€” zero capital investment
โœ“Flexible โ€” scale up or down at any time
โœ“MaxisHR handles all statutory compliance
โœ“PAYE, pension, and levies โ€” all filed on time
โœ“Multi-currency payroll in local currency from day one
โœ“Exit easily โ€” no entity dissolution required
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Own Local Entity
โœ—Incorporation takes 2โ€“12 weeks depending on country
โœ—Registration + legal fees: $2,000โ€“$15,000+
โœ—Long-term commitment โ€” dissolution is complex
โœ—You manage all compliance internally
โœ—Multiple annual filings required every year
โœ—Bank account opening can take 2โ€“6 weeks
โœ“Maximum local presence and contract authority
Learn about company registration โ†’
Client Stories

Trusted by teams expanding into Africa

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โ€œMaxisHR onboarded our first Kenya employee in 6 days. The payslip via WhatsApp was a surprise our team loved โ€” no IT setup required.โ€

SO
Sarah O. โ€” People Operations Lead
Series B SaaS ยท UK
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โ€œWe expanded from 1 country to 8 African markets in 90 days using MaxisHR EOR. Compliance accuracy across PAYE and pension filings has been flawless.โ€

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Marcus T. โ€” CFO
Pan-African Fintech ยท Netherlands
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โ€œThe salary benchmarking data helped us restructure compensation across Nigeria and Ghana. We retained 3 senior engineers we were at risk of losing.โ€

AK
Amara K. โ€” VP Human Resources
Global NGO ยท USA
FAQs

Common questions about MaxisHR

Can't find your answer? Talk to a MaxisHR specialist โ€” we respond within 2 business hours.

Talk to a specialist โ†’
How quickly can MaxisHR onboard an employee in Africa?
Most employees are contract-ready within 5โ€“14 business days. Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa are typically 5โ€“7 days. MaxisHR handles the employment contract, statutory registration, and first-payroll setup simultaneously.
Do I need a local entity to hire employees in Africa?
No. MaxisHR's Employer of Record service allows you to hire in any of 55 African countries without incorporating locally. MaxisHR acts as the legal employer and manages all local compliance on your behalf.
How does multi-currency payroll work?
MaxisHR processes payroll in local currency using live FX rates. You budget in USD and MaxisHR handles the conversion, local disbursement to bank accounts and mobile money, and provides a full FX reconciliation report.
What statutory deductions does MaxisHR manage?
MaxisHR calculates and remits all country-specific statutory deductions โ€” PAYE income tax, pension, health levies, housing levies, and training levies โ€” to the correct authority before every filing deadline.
Which African countries does MaxisHR cover?
MaxisHR covers all 55 African countries across East, West, North, Southern, and Central Africa. Priority markets include Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
Africa's #1 EOR & Payroll Platform

Hire in 55 African countries. No entity. No delays.

MaxisHR handles employment contracts, local payroll, statutory deductions, and HR compliance โ€” so you can focus on growing your business across Africa.

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55 African Countries
5โ€“14 Day Onboarding
100% Compliance Accuracy
Multi-Currency Payroll