Hire employees in North Macedonia
With Nomad Global Hire PEO / EOR (Employer of Record) services, you can easily hire employees in North Macedonia, without having to set up your own entity. No risk and fully compliant with HR support included
What to know about North Macedonia
North Macedonia has a diverse population
Employer Tax
Estimated at 28%
Currency
MKD, Macedonian Denar
Available Employee Benefits
Medical insurance, Meal Vouchers
Employee Tax
Incremental up to 18%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly over 12 payments
Capital
Skopje
Population
Circa 2 Millions
Available Contracts
Fixed Term Contract, Indefinite/Permanent
North Macedonia is a young country with trained skilled workers, innovation and investment. Most of the Startups are based in Skopje, with innovative businesses growing and nurturing in AdTech, EdTech, AI and FoodTech among others. You can recruit directly or partner with local recruitment agencies (we can help find the right one), and NOMAD will manage the local employment for your new employees without the need for you to set up a local entity which can be a long and expensive process. We have some of the best quotes in the market with years of local presence in the region.
Payroll, Benefits & Tax in North Macedonia
- Average Wage : 900 USD per Month
- Employer Tax in North Macedonia is usually 28%
- This includes Pension, Health insurance contribution, unemployment and Professional Health
- Employee Tax in North Macedonia is incremental up to 18%:
- Income Tax is at a flat rate of 10% for the income up to 1,080,000 MKD of annual income
- Income Tax then steps to 18% for the income in excess of 1,080,000 MKD
- Overtime payment in North Macedonia has to be paid by law
- Payroll Frequency in North Macedonia is Monthly over 12 months
- Termination can only be done for an objective cause in North Macedonia, see below
- Notice period is minimum 30 days and maximum 90 days depending on the employment contract.
- Maternity Leave in North Macedonia is 9 months, or 15 months for more than one baby. The Mother must have been employed since at least 6 months. During this time, leave is paid at 100% by the Social Security Fund.
- Paternity Leave is 7 days, during which salary will also be paid at 100% by the Social Security Fund.
- Parental Leave is up to 3 months in North Macedonia and can be used until the child turns 3 years of age.
- Sick Leave is covered for up to 30 days per year. The employer will pay 70% of the salary during the first 15 days, then it will increase to 90% between the 16th and 30th days still paid by the employer. After this the Social Security fund will cover it at 70% with no charge for the employer.
- Statutory Leave is 20 days minimum per year.
- Bank holidays: there are 11 national days in 2023 in North Macedonia
The North Macedonian Labor Code is setting the framework for employment in North Macedonia. This covers all individual and collective working relationships, Compensation and Benefits, Workers rights as well as Leave (Sick, Parental), employment Termination and Discrimination.
Onboarding and Termination in North Macedonia
- Probation period are not mandatory under North Macedonian Employment Laws, but the minimum required would be 3 days (up to 6 months maximum)
- Probation period in North Macedonia is int he employment contract have to be of a minimum of 3 days, and up to 6 months maximum.
- You can hire through Fixed Term Contracts, Indefinite / Permanent contract or BtoB contracts
- Employment Contracts are drafted in Macedonian but can also be in English (but then has to be both as the same time)
- Termination is North Macedonia is generally a complicated process and requires particular care. In order to be compliant, Termination can occur as such:
- By mutual agreement
- By resignation of the employee
- By expiration of contract
- By the employer on grounds of disciplinary dismissal, failure to perform in probation period, Unsuitability with the role (Performance), or Objective Grounds
- It is always advised to reach a Mutual Agreement to validate a Termination in North Macedonia.
- The minimum notice period in North Macedonia is 30 days and Maximum is 90 days depending on the employment contract.
- Severance payments in North Macedonia are mandatory and start from 1 month severance to pay in the first 5 years, to increase after that depending on the length of employment.
Fixed Management Fee
We charge a fixed monthly fee depending on the level of the salary of the hired employee
- Local Contract Management
- Payroll Management
- Tax and Compliance
- HR Support
Employee Nomad set up fee
Everything to get you started on Nomad and ensure piece of mind for you and your new hire
- Sign up to the NOMAD Services
- Benefits Setup (if available)
- Tax authority liaisons
- An additional Deposit of 1 full month salary cost will be required
Estimated Employer tax costs
Employer Tax in North Macedonia is estimated around 28% (may vary depending on circumstances)
- Pension fund insurance
- Health insurance
- Unemployment insurance
- Professional Health
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