Workforce Africa
The Africa-only HR, payroll and employer of record arm of Workforce Group that acts as the local legal employer for a team the client has already sourced, in 20+ African countries by its EOR compliance page (its home page says 49+). It also sells contractor of record, payroll and work permits for expatriates. Pricing is quoted by headcount.
Best for focused-country hiring.
- Listed provider model: Owned-entity EOR
- Narrower country coverage (20 countries)
- Pricing is quote-only: you must contact sales for a number
At a glance
Workforce Africa (Workforce Africa Employer of Record, Workforce Africa Contractor of Record, Workforce Africa Expatriate Management) covers up to 20 countries, and operates as Owned-entity EOR. It starts at Custom quote at Workforce Africa, across 1 way to sign up.
- Countries covered
- 20 countries
- Owned entities
- –
- Provider model
- Owned-entity EOR platform. Acts as the local legal employer in 20+ African countries; it does not say whether the employing entities are its own.
- Price
- from Custom quote
- Product tiers
- EOR pricing on request. 20+ countries. Owned-entity EOR.
- Onboarding
- Acts as the local legal employer for a team the client has already sourced, in African countries only.
What it's built for
Workforce Africa acts as the local legal employer of a team the client has already sourced while the client directs the work, and also contracts independent contractors as contractor of record.
Full data sheet
The data that decides an EOR choice, in one place.
- Countries covered
- 20 countries
- Product tiers
- Workforce Africa Employer of Record, Workforce Africa Contractor of Record, Workforce Africa Expatriate Management
- Contractor of record
- Workforce Africa Contractor of Record: quote only
- Visa sponsorship
- Offered: tailored for each African country it serves
Country coverage and owned entities come from each provider's own disclosures; verify current coverage for your markets. Confirm the exact figures with the provider before signing up.
Ways to sign up with Workforce Africa
Every way to sign up, cheapest first.
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Workforce Africa Employer of Record
Custom quoteCheck priceQuote-based, priced by number of employees, per employee/mo
Prices are the published per-employee-per-month rates, not a custom quote. They change often; each links to its source. Prices verified 2026-10-17. BestEOR.co is an independent comparison site; confirm the current pricing and coverage with the provider before signing up.
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Workforce Africa FAQ
How many countries does Workforce Africa cover?
It covers 20 countries, and starts at Custom quote at Workforce Africa. Country coverage reflects where the provider can employ on your behalf; some markets may be partner-served rather than owned-entity.
Does Workforce Africa own its own entities or use partners?
Workforce Africa runs an owned-entity model, employing your worker through its own legal entity rather than a local partner.
How much does Workforce Africa charge for contractors?
Workforce Africa does not list a contractor management product you run yourself. With Workforce Africa Contractor of Record, Workforce Africa engages the contractor itself; Workforce Africa quotes its price on request.
Does Workforce Africa require a security deposit?
BestEOR.co found no deposit terms on Workforce Africa's public pricing, help-center or terms pages (checked October 17, 2026), so ask Workforce Africa before you sign.
Does Workforce Africa sponsor work visas?
Yes. Workforce Africa states that it offers visa and work permit support for the people it employs as EOR: work permits and visa applications for expatriates, sold as its Expatriate Management service. Where: tailored for each African country it serves.