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🇿🇦NETWORK COVERAGE

South Africa

Africa

Global payroll infrastructure for emerging markets.

AT A GLANCE

Payout Speed

Realtime 24/7

FX Range

Low FX (typically under 1.5%)

Withdrawal methods available

3

Compliance

COR + EOR

SOLUTIONS

Payroll

Hire, manage, and pay employees in South Africa through a single, compliant platform with full visibility over payroll, taxes, and benefits.

Contractor Pay

Easily manage and send compliant contractor payments across South Africa with full visibility and control.

EOR (Employer of Record)

Hire employees compliantly in South Africa without establishing a local entity. Sigma provides full Employer of Record support through its own legal entities.

PEO (Professional Employer Organization)

Bring your own entity and we can manage the HR administration, including payroll, benefits, and compliance management in South Africa.

COR (Contractor of Record)

Handle contractor hiring, onboarding, and documentation through Sigma's compliant COR framework.

CONTRACTOR PAYOUT OPTIONS

Wallet Options

USD WalletDefaultEURO WalletOn request

Foreign Withdrawal Options

CryptoSigma CardForeign Bank AccountsBill Payment

Local Withdrawal Methods

Local Bank TransferDirect push to card (Visa/Mastercard)Bill Payment
Payout Limits
None
Cutoff
Realtime 24/7

EOR

Wholly owned local entityTaxes and pensions complianceHealth insurance administrationEmployment contract templates

Sigma operates its own legal entity in South Africa to manage payroll, compliance, benefits, and local employment contracts, ensuring seamless and compliant hiring for global companies.

How payouts work in South Africa

1

Add contractors

Create contractor profiles and set payout details.

2

Fund your account

Add funds to your Sigma wallet.

3

Run payroll

Run payroll in one click. Every contractor gets a wallet within the same financial institution, making running payroll for thousands seamless, immediate, and error-free.

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South Africa coverage FAQs

Quick answers about payout methods, limits, cutoff, EOR, and wallet options.

Based on available payout rails, limits, cutoff, and compliance options.

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✨ Make Your Business Thrive

Let's build your Global Team in South Africa

Discover how Sigma can help you hire, pay, and retain top-skilled workers globally while staying free from compliance headaches and IRS forms. Book a demo today.

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