Zimbabwe
Make employment in Zimbabwe easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Zimbabwe, all in one easy-to-use platform.
- Capital City
Harare
- Currency
Zimbabwean gold (ZiG, ZiG)
- Languages
Shona, Ndebele, and English
- Population size
16,665,409
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Harare
- Currency
Zimbabwean gold (ZiG, ZiG)
- Languages
Shona, Ndebele and English
- Population size
16,665,409
- Ease of doing business
Medium
- Cost of living index
36.8 (2024)
- Payroll frequency
Monthly
- VAT - standard rate
15%
- GDP - real growth rate
5.8% (2024)
Known primarily for its diverse natural landscapes and rich biodiversity, the Republic of Zimbabwe is a presidential republic with democratic elections.
Its strategic location in southern Africa provides businesses with opportunities to tap into regional markets, with Zimbabwe itself home to a well-educated and skilled workforce.
In recent years, the country has undergone numerous economic reforms and, as part of this effort, the government has introduced several investment-friendly initiatives aimed at streamlining bureaucratic processes and promoting foreign investment. As a result, Zimbabwe is an ideal location for organisations looking to expand and hire in the region.
Grow your team in Zimbabwe with Remote
Looking to employ workers in Zimbabwe? Companies hiring in Zimbabwe must either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Zimbabwe and keep you compliant at all times. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your team in Zimbabwe so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Zimbabwe. to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Risks of misclassification
Zimbabwe, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Zimbabwe may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Employing in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s employment laws and regulations are laid out in the country’s Labour Act of 1985. The most recent amendment was passed in 2016.
Working hours in the commercial sector may not exceed 45 hours per week, and 9 hours per day. There is no minimum prescribed amount of working hours.
Minimum wage
There is currently no minimum wage in Zimbabwe as they vary across sectors. The minimum wage is set per industry and job type and ranges from 295 USD - 543 USD per month.
The commercial sector has recently updated its minimum wage to 3540 USD - 6516 USD per year.
14 Public holidays
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Competitive benefits package in Zimbabwe
At Remote, we’re passionate about helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in developing globally competitive benefits programs. This means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive, and your company has the localised expertise needed to attract and keep the best global talent.
Our benefits packages in Zimbabwe are tailored to fulfil the local needs of employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pension or 401(K)
Life and Disability Insurance
Fair Pricing in Zimbabwe
Employer of Record
Hire and pay your global team
Starting at US$599/month
for annual plans
Top features
Satisfaction guaranteed
No deposits or hidden fees
Zero onboarding or offboarding fees
Compliant equity incentives support including withholding and reporting
Built-in security and compliance
Fast onboarding (average 2-3 days)
Flexible, localised benefits
Contractor Management
Compliantly onboard and pay contractors
US$29
per contractor/month
Top features
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with contractors in 200+ countries
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
Consolidate your multi-country payroll
US$29
per employee/month
Top features
Simplify: Comprehensive platform that integrates all payroll functions
Support: Personalised assistance with a dedicated team and specialists
Accuracy: Test runs and parallel pay runs before implementation
Compliance: Adhere to local labour laws in every country
Timeliness: Accurate and on-time payroll with labour authority reporting handled
Experience: Seamless payroll with easy access to payslips and expenses
Top features
Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Time and attendance (time off and tracking)
Expense management and reimbursement
Employee self-serve on the platform and mobile app