Benin Sources and Verification
Source-backed employee estimate for 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31.
Professional verification
The Benin calculator has not yet been reviewed by an independent tax professional. Until it is, results rely on the official sources, worked examples and automated checks below. How our verification works.
Worked examples, recalculated live
Each example was worked by hand from the official rules before publication. The live calculator must reproduce it exactly, to the cent, or the rule set cannot be published.
| Example | Expected take-home | Live result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| XOF 6,000,000 a yearEmployer occupational-risk class: Occupational-risk class 1 - employer risk rate 1% | XOF 4,922,000.00 | XOF 4,922,000.00 | Matches |
Official sources and monitoring
2 official sources. 1 were checked automatically in the last three weeks, most recently on 2026-10-18. A content change opens a review before any rule is updated.
| Source | Researched | Automated check |
|---|---|---|
| General Tax Code 2026 - tax on salaries, articles 119 onwardBenin Directorate General of Taxes | 2026-10-18 | Site blocks automated checks; reviewed manually |
| Contribution collection - pension, family and occupational-risk ratesBenin National Social Security Fund | 2026-10-18 | Checked automaticallyLast checked 2026-10-18 |
No detected source change is waiting for review.
Rule version
Version BJ-2026-v1, approved on 2026-10-18, last validated on 2026-10-18. Rules are effective from 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31. Published rule versions cannot be edited; corrections are released as a new version.
Calculation assumptions
- Private-sector employee with one employer and equal monthly taxable remuneration above XOF 60,000.
- Monthly salary tax bands are applied separately to each of 12 equal months.
- The annual XOF 4,000 public-broadcasting additions for March and June are included.
Coverage & limitations
Rule version BJ-2026-v1 · Tax year 2026. See sources, monitoring and verification status.
- Benefits in kind, exceptional remuneration and salaries of XOF 60,000 a month or less need payroll-specific treatment.
- The employer contribution shown combines pension, family benefits and the selected occupational-risk rate.
- Independent professional verification pending.