Comoros is an island country (or archipelago) situated in East Africa in the Mozambique Channel. It comprises three islands, Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Moheli, and has a fairly small, young population of approximately 887,000 people (2025). Its economy is largely reliant on agriculture, and is small with a GDP of 1.55 billion US dollars (2024), and its workforce is made up of around 276,000 people (2024).

However, with a low cost of labor in comparison to nearby countries and a strategic location within Africa, many companies are looking to the Comoros for hiring new workers. While it has established labor laws, many sectors are informal and therefore regulation is less than in Western countries.

If your business is looking to hire in the Comoros, this help guide will assist you in familiarizing yourself with Comoros labor laws, along with the mandatory employee benefits all workers are entitled to. We’ll also explain how Remote People can support your business expansion in Comoros through compliant Employer of Record (EOR) services.

Comoros Labor Law

The primary labor law in Comoros that sets out a legal framework for working relationships is the Code du Travail (Labour Code). This code sets out the rights and obligations of both workers and employers to ensure a fair working environment for both parties, with details on contracts, benefits, and terminations.

Other acts that provide further detail on the labor laws of Comoros include:

  • Loi n°88-015/AF relative aux mesures générales de prévention des risques professionnels et d’amélioration des conditions de travail (Law of December 10, 1988)
  • Loi n°88-014/AF relative à l’apprentissage (Law of Dec 10, 1988)
  • Acts/Policies on Social Security, Pensions, and Retirement

It’s strongly advised that companies seek legal advice for detailed compliance on the Comoros local labor laws. This will help ensure your employment practices meet compliance standards and will simplify the hiring process overall.

Mandatory Employee Benefits in Comoros

There are many different mandatory employee benefits that workers in Comoros are entitled to. We have detailed the main benefits in the sections below.

Social Security Contributions

The Comorian National Social Security Fund (CNSS) is a system that assists workers and residents in Comoros financially in retirement, sickness, maternity, work injury, or unemployment.

Neither employers nor employees are required to make contributions, with the system being funded primarily by a social safety net supported by government initiatives and the World Bank.

Annual Paid Leave

Employees in the Comoros are entitled to 24 days of paid annual leave, or 2.5 days per month worked.

This may increase by an additional 3 days of leave if an employee has worked for the same company for over 15 years, if they are a female head of household, or if they are under the age of 18.

Working Hours

The normal working week in the Comoros is 40 hours, which is usually split between 5 or 6 working days.

Hours worked over the set 40 hours count as overtime and must be paid accordingly.

Overtime Pay

If an employee works overtime, they must be paid as per the relevant collective agreements or as stipulated in the employment contract.

Typically, overtime is paid at the rate of 115% of an employee’s normal wage for the initial 8 hours worked, 130% for the second 8 hours, and 140% for any further hours worked.

Employees are restricted from working more than 60 hours of overtime per month. If overtime is carried out on a Sunday or public holiday, employees are usually paid at 140% of their normal wages.

Public Holiday Leave

There are many public holidays that occur in Comoros each year that usually provide employees with a paid day off. The public holidays in Comoros in 2025 are as follows:

  • January 1: New Year
  • January 28: Isra and Mi’raj
  • January 30: Election Holiday
  • March 18: Cheikh Al Maarouf Day
  • March 29: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
  • March 30: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
  • March 31: Eid al-Fitr
  • May 1: Labour Day
  • June 7: Eid al-Adha
  • June 8: Eid al-Adha Holiday
  • June 27: Muharram
  • July 6: National Day
  • September 5: The Prophet’s Birthday
  • November 12: Maore Day

Sick Leave

Employees in Comoros can take up to 6 months of sick leave, provided that they can show a medical note from a licensed professional.

A medical note must be shown if an employee is absent from work for more than 7 consecutive days.

Maternity Leave

Female employees are entitled to take 14 weeks of maternity leave if they have a baby, with 6 weeks being taken postpartum. Maternity leave is primarily funded by the CNSS.

Paternity Leave

There is no statutory right to paternity leave in Comoros; however, some companies choose to offer this as a supplementary benefit.

Pensions

The pension system in Comoros is funded by a pay-as-you-go system managed by the CNSS. The contribution rates are as follows:

Category Social Security Contribution Rate
Civil Servants 14% (4% employee, 10% employer)
Private Sector 11% (4% employee, 7% employer)

There is no universal pension system for those who are unable to make contributions. There is also no widespread private pension system.

Severance Pay

If an employee has been dismissed from their role, without gross or serious employee misconduct being the reason, the employee may be eligible for severance pay. 

This is usually calculated as 1.23% of an employee’s gross annual salary, for each year of completed service.

Supplementary Employee Benefits in Comoros

Employers are encouraged to offer their workers supplementary benefits. These additional perks can encourage staff members to work for a company for a longer period of time, while also attracting new workers to open positions.

Some examples of supplementary benefits that are popular in Comoros include:

  • Performance bonuses
  • Private health/dental insurance
  • Meal, transport, or housing expenses
  • Training allowances
  • Additional leave entitlement
  • Pension top-ups
  • Family benefits
  • Paternity leave and increased maternity leave

Optimize Employee Benefits with Remote People

Remote People can help your business hire in Comoros through our Employer of Record (EOR) services.

We partner with experienced EOR providers who act as the legal employer on your behalf, ensuring your workers in Comoros are hired compliantly and receive all mandatory benefits they are entitled to. The EOR also manages key administrative tasks such as payroll, HR support, and certain tax obligations, helping your business operate smoothly and in full compliance with local regulations.

If you need help with directly hiring employees, we can help here, too, with our recruitment services. Our team has local experience in Comoros, knowing the local language, market, and business culture, helping you find the best new talent for your business. This involves finding flexible contractors and carrying out executive searches if you’re looking for employees at a senior level.

We can even help with payroll outsourcing, simplifying the process and ensuring your tax compliance is right at every stage. 

Contact Remote People to learn how we can help your business expand into Comoros.