Employer of Record in Gambia

Businesses can only operate smoothly in Gambia if they comply with local labor laws including drafting compliant employment contract agreements and meeting taxation and payroll obligations. Learn more about the employment laws and regulations in Gambia below, to avoid any compliance issues.

Onboarding Process

We can help you get a new employee started in Gambia quickly, with a minimum onboarding time of just 1-2 working days. The timeline starts once the employee submits all required information onto the Playroll platform and completes any necessary local authority registrations. For non-nationals, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) may add up to three extra days. Additional time may be needed for follow-ups on this assessment.

Payroll Cycle in Gambia

The payroll cycle in Gambia is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.

One of the biggest risks in global hiring is payroll mismanagement. In Gambia, even small errors in tax reporting or social contribution payments can trigger audits, fines, or reputational damage. For companies without in-country expertise, the risk isn’t worth taking. An Employer of Record removes this burden by owning the legal responsibility of payroll, executing every step with built-in compliance.

Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Gambia:

• Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Gambia:
• Mitigates Compliance Risk: Oversees all legal obligations for payroll, tax filings, and recordkeeping.
• Local Regulatory Expertise: Interprets and applies Gambia’s latest labor and tax changes in real time.
• Free Processing: Reduces mistakes in wage calculations and reporting through built
• Payroll Record Management: Maintains compliant payroll audit trails and documentation for each employee.

In Gambia, employers must follow a structured process when hiring foreign workers, including obtaining the appropriate work visas such as the Expatriate Work Visa, Temporary Work Visa, and Specialized Skill Visa. Employers are responsible for visa sponsorship and must ensure compliance with local labor laws, which may require demonstrating that the job cannot be filled by a local Gambian. Work permits are generally issued for one year and require renewal. The process can take several weeks, and employers should be aware of potential challenges such as bureaucratic delays and local labor market conditions.

Mandatory Leave Entitlement in Gambia

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

An Employer of Record (EOR) helps businesses manage annual leave, paid time off (PTO), and local holidays across the globe, including in Gambia. By partnering with an EOR, companies ensure full compliance with local labor laws in Gambia when it comes to annual leave and time-off management. EOR providers like Playroll offer platforms that simplify tracking and managing employee time off in Gambia. By outsourcing this responsibility to Playroll, you can streamline leave management, ensure compliance, and free up time to focus on other business priorities.