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About The Gambia
Page Last Updated: 28/05/2024
The Gambia, a small country on the west coast of Africa, is known for its vibrant culture and scenic landscapes along the Gambia River. Africa HR Solutions assists businesses in entering The Gambia without the need to establish a local entity, offering streamlined employee onboarding and ensuring punctual, compliant payroll management. This allows companies to operate efficiently and effectively in The Gambia, focusing on growth while we manage the HR complexities.
Population: 2.72 M
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $2.69 B
GDP Growth: 6.2%
Inflation: 15.1%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 10.58%
Unemployment Rate: 4.26%
Capital: Banjul
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages: English
The Gambia Payroll at a Glance
Currency
Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Income Tax
0% – 25%
Employer Taxes
10%
Employee Contribution
5%
Fiscal Year
1 January – 31 December
Date Format
dd/mm/yyyy
- The Gambia is a presidential republic. The President is both the head of state and the head of government.
- The Gambia gained its independence from the United Kingdom on February 18, 1965.
- The Gambia’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and remittances. Major crops include peanuts (groundnuts), rice, millet, and maize.
- Tourism is a significant industry in The Gambia, attracting visitors with its beautiful beaches, wildlife, and cultural heritage. The coastal resorts are particularly popular.
- The Gambia has a rich cultural heritage with traditional music, dance, and storytelling playing important roles. The kora, a 21-string lute-bridge-harp, is a traditional musical instrument.
- New Year
- Independence Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Africa Day
- Lailat al-Qadr
- Eid al-Fitr
- Assumption of Mary
- Eid al-Adha
- Ashura
- The Prophet’s Birthday
- Christmas Day
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Mirèl SoerNutreco - Middle-East & Africa 
Africa HR Solutions has been a great partner to our organisation, allowing us to quickly expand and operate in new markets while they flag and support management of compliance and risk issues. We now use Africa HR Solutions for support in some capacity in 8 of our geographic locations.
Hilary HanbidgeDirector - VillageReach 
Africa HR Solutions has taken the stress out of compliance - we no longer have to worry about changing regulations. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and always available. Payroll runs smoothly, which saves us valuable time and our staff appreciates being paid on time! Kudos to the team!
SheilaDirector - Non-Profit Organisation 
Africa HR Solutions is responsive, proactive, and accommodating, even with the time difference. In fact, it works in my favor—they have time to handle tasks before I start my day. Our payroll, especially in Senegal, is complex, but their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile definitely stand out.
AldoPayroll and Data Manager - Non-Profit Organisation 
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