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About Sierra Leone
Page Last Updated: 28/05/2024
Sierra Leone, nestled on the West African coast, beckons with its rich history, vibrant culture, and untapped business potential. Amidst this promising landscape, Africa HR Solutions stands ready to support your ventures. Whether navigating local regulations, managing diverse workforces, or ensuring compliance, we offer tailored solutions your operations in Sierra Leone.
Population: 8.65 M
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $4.56 B
GDP Growth: 4%
Inflation: 39.1%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 7.2%
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
Capital: Freetown
Currency: Sierra Leonean leone (SLL)
Languages: English
Sierra Leone Payroll at a Glance
Currency
Sierra Leonean leone (SLL)
Income Tax
0% – 30%
Employer Taxes
10%
Employee Contribution
5%
Fiscal Year
1 January – 31 December
Date Format
dd/mm/yyyy
- Sierra Leone has a population of approximately 8 million people, comprising diverse ethnic groups such as the Temne, Mende, and Limba.
- Sierra Leone is rich in natural resources, including diamonds, gold, bauxite, and rutile.
- The Sierra Leonean economy is primarily based on agriculture, mining, and fishing, with significant potential for tourism development.
- Despite past challenges, Sierra Leone has made progress in post-war reconstruction and democratic governance, striving for peace, stability, and economic growth.
- Sierra Leone gained independence from Britain on April 27, 1961.
- New Year’s Day
- International Women’s Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Independence Day
- Eid-ul-Fitr
- Eid-ul-Adah
- The Prophet’s Birthday
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- Christmas
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Africa HR Solutions is for us everything what we have hoped for. Customer- and people oriented, fast and always willing to think along and find the best possible solution. We get professional services and an exceptional single point of contact.
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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