Whether your company is based in Europe, the Americas, Asia or elsewhere in Africa, Senegal can be a key step in your growth. For a mission on the ground, you may want to send a trusted employee while keeping their original employment contract. This is possible, provided the secondment is properly prepared.

Keeping the original contract : which structure to choose?

The employee can remain bound to their original employer during the mission in Senegal. In practice, the contract is often supplemented by an amendment or assignment letter setting out the duration, location, working conditions and pay. If the employee works for a local subsidiary or partner, a secondment agreement may also be required. The right structure depends on your organisation and the length of the mission.

Complying with Senegalese labour law

Even when the original contract is kept, an employee working in Senegal remains subject to certain local rules. Senegalese provisions on working hours, leave or workplace safety may apply. The employment contract of a foreign worker must also be approved by the labour administration.

Social security : it depends on your country

Senegal has signed social security agreements with only certain countries. If your country is one of them, the employee may, under certain conditions, remain covered by their home scheme. Otherwise, registration with Senegalese social security bodies may be mandatory. This should be checked before departure, as it directly affects the cost of the mission.

The employee’s taxation

The length of the mission and the employee’s place of residence often determine where their income is taxed. Whether a tax treaty exists between your country and Senegal also plays an important role. An early analysis helps avoid double taxation and unpleasant surprises.

Residence and work authorisation

The employee must hold the documents required to enter, stay and work legally in Senegal. The steps vary according to nationality and the length of the mission, so it is best to start them early.

Local support, wherever you are based

Legal Field SN, a law firm based in Dakar, supports foreign companies worldwide in seconding their employees to Senegal:

analysis and choice of the contractual structure;
drafting of the amendment or secondment agreement;
approval of the contract by the Senegalese authorities;
social security and tax advice;
residence and work authorisation procedures.

Planning a mission in Senegal? Contact Legal Field SN.

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