Capital City
Bamako
Currency
West African CFA Franc
(
CFA
)
Timezone
GMT +2
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
French
Capital City
Bamako
Currency
West African CFA Franc
(
CFA
)
Timezone
GMT +2
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
French
Mali is abundant in natural resources and has a desert, a savanna and two rivers in its territory.
Mali has seen progressive growth in the GDP per capita of the country since 2022, mainly with mining and agricultural exports.
Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world, which translates to very few job opportunities.
Mali has a young and growing population, with an estimated 67% under the age of 25. This provides a potential source of future talent for the country's economy.
Businesses can only operate smoothly in Mali 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 Mali below, to avoid any compliance issues.
We can help you get a new employee started in Mali 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.
The payroll cycle in Mali is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.
In Mali, employers must ensure foreign workers have the appropriate work permits and visas to work legally in the country. The process typically involves submitting applications, paying fees, and meeting specific eligibility criteria. The key visa types available include the Temporary Work Visa, for short-term employment; the Long-Term Work Visa, for positions requiring extended stays; and the Specialized Skill Work Visa, for workers with expertise in areas like healthcare or IT. Employers must comply with local labor regulations, including demonstrating the need for foreign talent and adhering to recruitment requirements before sponsoring foreign workers.
The annual leave entitlement in Mali is 2.5 days of leave for every working month 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 Mali. By partnering with an EOR, companies ensure full compliance with local labor laws in Mali 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 Mali. By outsourcing this responsibility to Playroll, you can streamline leave management, ensure compliance, and free up time to focus on other business priorities.
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THIS CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. You should always consult with and rely on your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). Playroll does not provide legal or tax advice. The information is general and not tailored to a specific company or workforce and does not reflect Playroll’s product delivery in any given jurisdiction. Playroll makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and shall have no liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss caused by use of, or reliance on, the information.
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