* Playroll continues to analyse immediate opportunities and fulfilled roles by recruitment partners, contractors and employers to identify in-demand jobs.

Capital City
Ouagadougou
Currency

West African CFA Franc (₱)

Timezone

WAT (GMT +1)

Payroll
Monthly
Employment Cost

Annual Leave

22 days

In-demand Specialties*
HR, Sales consultants, Agriculture & Food Security

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Employees in Burkina Faso

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Key Considerations Before Hiring In Burkina Faso

Employing in Burkina Faso requires employers to own a legal entity in the country and manage payroll, tax, benefits and compliance through their own in-country resources. Grow your team in Burkina Faso with our Employer of Record solution, ensuring streamlined, compliant business expansion with no entity.

Playroll allows you to hire employee's in Burkina Faso quickly, easily and we even automate tax document collection, benefits, payroll and more.

Good To Know

Burkina Faso boasts a young and growing population with over 20 million people.

Additionally, the country's government has been working on initiatives to improve its digital infrastructure and promote technological advancements. This may contribute to a pool of talent with skills relevant to your business.

In Burkina Faso, the agriculture sector contributes 32% to its GDP and serves as the primary source of employment for 80% of its population.

The nation is experiencing favorable economic growth, driven by increased gold production and investments in infrastructure.

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Fundamental Aspects of Employment in Burkina Faso

Probationary Period in Burkina Faso

Working hours in Burkina Faso

Overtime in Burkina Faso

Navigating Key Aspects of Payroll in Burkina Faso

has a robust and complex payroll and tax system, and as an employer, it pays to understand payroll process basics.

Fiscal Year in Burkina Faso

Payroll Cycle in Burkina Faso

Minimum Wage in Burkina Faso

Minimum wages and salaries in Burkina Faso

Bonus Payments in Burkina Faso

Comprehensive Overview of Employment Taxes in Burkina Faso

Understanding the tax obligations for both employers and employees is crucial when operating in Burkina Faso's business landscape. This section explains how taxes and statutory fees affect payroll and individual earnings in Burkina Faso.

Employer Tax Contributions

Employer payroll contributions are generally estimated at an additional on top of the employee salary in Burkina Faso.

Tax Rate Tax Type

Employee Payroll Tax Contributions

In Burkina Faso, the typical estimation for employee payroll contributions cost is around .

Tax Rate Tax Type

Individual Payroll Tax Contributions

Tax Rate Income Bracket

Pension in Burkina Faso

The tax-related information provided in this guide is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Reach out to our dedicated team for insights on remote hiring in Burkina Faso tailored to your needs.

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Understanding the Protocols for Termination of Employment in Burkina Faso

When it comes to terminating employment in Burkina Faso, understanding the legal obligations regarding severance pay and contributions is essential. Below is a detailed overview of the key considerations for both employers and employees.

Termination Process

Notice Period

Severance Pay

Annual Leave Entitlements and Company Policies in Burkina Faso

The annual leave entitlement in Burkina Faso is 22 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.

Public Holidays in Burkina Faso

Holiday Date

Paid Time Off in Burkina Faso

Maternity Leave in Burkina Faso

Paternity Leave in Burkina Faso

Sick Leave in Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso's Benefits Built Into Playroll

Competitive benefits package in Burkina Faso

Playroll is committed to providing tailored, competitive benefits packages that are designed not only to attract but also retain top talent worldwide. Our global team of benefits experts build custom local packages to ensure your employees in Burkina Faso's needs are met. Typically our packages contain some or all of the following benefits.

Health Insurance
Pension or 401k
Life and Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Discounts & Perks

Playroll Supplementary Benefits For Employment In Burkina Faso

Make your benefits package in Burkina Faso a talent magnet with Playroll's local plans. We offer benefits that are compliant, comprehensive, and flexible — all at competitive rates. Speak with our local territory experts to explore the localized benefits we can offer you, while you scale your team.

Statutory benefits for employment in Burkina Faso

Playroll allows you to provide localized benefits for employees in Burkina Faso within minutes. All in one manageable online dashboard. If you'd like specific information about our benefits packages in Burkina Faso create an account or contact our global expansion team, today.

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Playroll's Expertise in Facilitating Work Visas for Burkina Faso

At Playroll we're all about empowering employees to work anywhere, making mobility possible for global teams. We sponsor visas and hire the employee for you, so you don’t have to worry about payroll, taxes, and more.

It's important to note, visa support can be complicated. There are many variables that affect whether sponsorship is possible, including one’s nationality, education, marital status, and the immigration policy for the country in question.

Unfortunately, this means we can’t support visas everywhere - with that being said, we handle the entire visa process in-house, and dig into your situation to give you an overview of what to expect if we're able to help with visa sponsorship in Burkina Faso.

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