BURKINA FASO Payroll Outsourcing
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Ensure your team in Burkina Faso is paid accurately and on time with our Payroll Outsourcing services. Gain expert support to keep your operations fully compliant with Burkina Faso's Labour Code and tax regulations.
- Pay anyone in Burkina Faso - no matter the currency.
- Manage employee benefits easily. Get the support you need to navigate employee contributions in Burkina Faso.
Flexible Payroll Solutions in Burkina Faso.
Payroll solutions that adapt to your needs whether you are established or growing in Burkina Faso.
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Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in Burkina Faso and across Africa with a proven track record of success with over 400 clients across many industries.
A single point of contact
Avoid unnecessary headaches and mistakes – manage everything from a single point of contact. Your dedicated account manager is always available to assist with any queries you may have.
Self service portal for your talents in Burkina Faso
Give your team the tools they need to easily manage their payslips, leave allowances, and other claims. Powered by SAGE, the employee self-service portal will make their lives easier.
100% Compliant payroll operations
Ensuring your operations are carried out compliantly is a must. From country-specific employee contribution to tax policies, we make sure your company is up to code with Burkina Faso’s legislation at all times.
Burkina Faso Country Overview
Geographic location: Burkina Faso is a landlocked nation in West Africa, bordered by six other countries, namely: Niger, Mali, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast.
Population: With a population of over 20 million people who speak French as the official language, Burkina Faso is full of potential for those investors who are looking to spearhead development in their respective industries.
Economy: While Burkina Faso’s is a low-income country, it has great resources of gold and cotton crops, which is the major source of wealth for the country. Despite the country’s relatively poor economy, it experienced a significant rebound of 6.9% increase in GDP in 2021. This surge can be explained by the recovery of the services sector (+11.7%) from the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in gold exports.
Payroll in Burkina Faso - What You Should Know
- Population: 21,497,097
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $19.74 B
- GDP Growth (April 2021): 6.9%
- Inflation, consumer prices: 3.7%
- Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): -0.6%
- Unemployment Rate: 4.8%
- Capital: Ouagadougou
- Currency: West African CFA franc
- Languages: French, Mooré, Dioula
Employer Contribution
- 00% of the employer’s payroll must be contributed to social security.
Employee Contribution
- 5% of the employer’s payroll must be contributed to social security.
Value-added tax (VAT)
The standard VAT rate is 18% in Burkina Faso – applied to taxable supplies, services and imported goods in the country.
Paid Time-Off
Employees in Burkina Faso are entitled to 22 days of paid annual leave.
Sick Leave
Workers in Burkina Faso are entitled to sick leave according to their years of service to the company:
- < 1 year of service – eligible for 2 months of paid sick leave (the first month paid in full and the next at 50%)
- 1-5 years of service – eligible for 4 months of paid sick leave (the first month paid in full and the following at 50%)
- 6-10 years of service – eligible for 5 months of paid sick leave (two months paid in full and the following at 50%)
- 11-15 years of service – eligible for 6 months of paid sick leave (three months paid full and the following at 50%)
- > 15 years of service – eligible for 6 months of paid sick leave (four months paid full and the following at 50%)
Maternity Leave
In Burkina Faso, women are entitled to a maximum of 14 weeks of paid maternity leave. Both the employer and social security contribute to the mother’s remuneration.
Paternity Leave
In Burkina Faso, men are entitled to 20 days of paternity leave.
In Burkina Faso, notice periods are as follow:
- 8 days for hourly workers,
- 1 month for regular workers,
- 3 months for supervisors, executives, and similar positions.
In case of redundancy or any similar reason that could result in group dismissals, a 30-day notice period is required.
Severance pay corresponds to a percentage of the monthly overall wages per year of service and is set according to the length of service as follows:
- 25% of one monthly wage for every year during the first 5 years of employment;
- 30% of one monthly wage for every year during the subsequent 5 years of service; and
- 40% of one monthly wage for every year after the 10th year of employment.
- New Year’s Day (1st January)
- Revolution Day (3rd January)
- International Women’s Day (9th March)
- Easter Monday (13th April)
- Labor Day (1st May)
- Ascension Day (21st May)
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha
- Independence Day (5th August)
- Assumption of Mary (15th August)
- Prophet’s Birthday
- Martyrs’ Day (31st October)
- All Saints’ Day (1st November)
- Proclamation of Independence Day (11th December)
- Christmas Day (25th December)
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Pay your talents are paid on time and without error! Our team at Africa HR Solutions also provides your company the guidance you need to ensure that your operations comply with Burkina Faso labour Code and tax policies. Over the years, we have played a pivotal role in the expansion of over 400 clients across Africa by providing reliable HR and payroll and cross-border payment outsourcing solutions.
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