The present invention relates to a flame retardant polyamide compound comprising a polyamide polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 10,000 g/mol, a polyamide oligomer having a weight-average molecular weight of at most 7500 and a halogen-free phosphorous containing flame retardant. The invention also relates to a process for preparing said flame retardant polyamide compound and to the use of said compound.