Employer of Record in Cuba

How to Hire Employees In Cuba

Hiring in Cuba for the first time can be overwhelming, especially when navigating unfamiliar employment laws.  Whether you hire independent contractors, set up a legal entity, or use an EOR service, understanding the local employment landscape is crucial for success.  Playroll’s comprehensive guide can help you get started if you're hiring locally or relocating a team member.

Companies can hire employees in Cuba in the following three ways:

• Setting up a local entity. Entity establishment reduces risk exposure and enables direct hiring, but can be costly and time-consuming – making it less practical for companies seeking quick and flexible solutions for hiring in Cuba.
• Partnering with an Employer Of Record. An EOR, like Playroll, is a third-party entity that serves as the legal employer of your international workforce which hires, pays, and manages compliance with Cuba’s labor laws and tax regulations.
• Hiring independent contractors. Hiring contractors gives companies a flexible, affordable alternative to hiring local employees, though it involves unique misclassification risks.

Employment and Labor Laws in Cuba

An Employer of Record (EOR) acts as the legal employer for workers in Cuba, taking on key responsibilities to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations. The EOR facilitates the hiring process for businesses that want to employ workers without establishing a legal entity in the country.

The employer of record in Cuba is responsible for:

• Employment Compliance: Ensure all employment contracts comply with Cuba's labor laws and regulations, including proper classification of employees.
• Payroll Management: Calculate, process, and distribute employee salaries in accordance with Cuba's payroll laws, including deductions for taxes and social security contributions.
• Tax Filing and Contributions: Handle the registration, filing, and payment of employer taxes and social security contributions to the relevant authorities.
• Employment Contracts: Draft and maintain compliant employment agreements, detailing salary, benefits, working hours, and termination terms in line with Cuba's legal requirements.
• Benefits Administration: Provide mandatory employee benefits as required by Cuba's labor laws, such as health insurance, pension contributions, and statutory leave.