Djibouti
Introduction
General overview & country facts, as well as labour regulations.
Employer Contributions
These are additional costs incurred by employers over and above the employee’s monthly gross salary and/or bonus.
Employee Contributions
These are costs incurred by employees that reduce their monthly gross salary and/or bonus to determine their net “take home” pay.
Employment Terms
All you need to know about salary & bonuses, working hours & overtime, probation period, notice period & severance pay, as well as all leave types.
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Djibouti
Everything you need to know about payroll, benefits & hiring top talent in Djibouti
Currency
Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Salary payment frequency
Monthly
Capital
Djibouti City
Time Zone
GMT +3:00
Official Languages
French, Arabic
Is English spoken?
No
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Introduction
General Overview & Economic Facts
- Djibouti, officially known as the Republic of Djibouti, is a country located in east Africa
- It spans an area of approximately 23,200 km2 (8,958 mi2) and has a population of approximately 922,000
- Djibouti is a developing country and as such ranks 166th HDI (2019)
- It has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedoms, together with a centralised economic planning and government regulation. Djibouti has experienced stable economic growth in recent years as a result of political stability and achievements in macroeconomic adjustment efforts
Why Employ In Djibouti?
- The main source of employment law in Djibouti is the Labour Code
- The labour regulations provide the minimum terms and conditions for employment including working hours, leave, notice periods and severance and severance pay
- Djibouti’s labour laws provide protection for both employers and employees
Overview Of The Labour Law
- The main sources of employment law in Djibouti is the Labour Code
- The labour regulations provides the minimum terms and conditions for employment including working hours, leave, notice periods and severance pay
- Djibouti’s labour laws provide protection for both employers and employees
Fun Country Facts
- Photographing infrastructure (such as ports, public buildings, airports, military facilities, and bridges) is prohibited
- The Djibouti national football team was dissolved in 2017 in a bid to “stop poor results”
- The only permanent us military base in Africa is in Djibouti
Why Use Playroll Services For Djibouti?
- Employing in Djibouti requires companies to have their own legal entity in the country as well as to manage payroll, employee benefits, taxes and legal compliance. This can get quite complicated, especially with the complexity of employment laws in Djibouti
- With Playroll’s Employer of Record services, your team will be employed by our established legal entities in each country
- We will take care of payroll, employee benefits, taxes, legal compliance and provide ongoing employee support, so that you can focus on growing your team
Employer Contributions
These are additional costs incurred by employers over and above the employee’s monthly gross salary and/or bonus.
Social Security
Calculated on gross monthly salary
Old-age, disabled, survivors, pensions
4.00%
Health care
5.00%
Family allowances
1.00%
Industrial injuries
5.50%
Employee Contributions
These are costs incurred by employees that reduce their monthly gross salary and/or bonus to determine their net “take home” pay.
Social Security
Calculated on gross monthly salary
Old-age, disabled, survivors, pensions
4.00%
Health care
2.00%
Income Tax
Income tax is ‘Pay As Your Earn’
Income bracket per annum
0.00 – 30,000.00
2.00%
30,001.00 – 50,000.00
15.00%
50,001.00 – 150,000.00
18.00%
150,001.00 – 600,000.00
20.00%
600,000.00 or more
30.00%
Employment Terms
General
Working Hours
- Maximum of 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week
- The duration of the statutory meal interval is not specified
- Typical working hours are 09h00 to 17h00, Saturday to Thursday
Overtime
- Maximum of 4 overtime hours per day
Bonus
- There is no statutory bonus
Public Holidays
- January 1st – New Year’s Day
- February 28th – Isra and Miraj
- May 1st – Labour Day
- May 2nd – Eid al Fitr
- June 27th – Independence Day
- July 9th – Arafat Day
- July 10th – Eid al Adha
- July 30th – Muharram
- November 1st – All Saints’ Day
- October 8th – Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Leave
Paid Leave / Vacation Days
- Paid leave
- Paid by employer
- 30 days after 1 year of employment (2,5 days per month)
Maternity Leave
- Paid leave
- Paid by Social Security and employer
- 14 weeks
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