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How To Hire New Remote Employees | Guinea Bissau

Hire employees in

Guinea Bissau

, easily

Whether you're looking for an independent contractor, a remote team member, or a full-time employee in

Guinea Bissau

, Workpay can help. Say goodbye to worrying about local laws, complex tax systems or managing international payroll. We take care of it all in over 50 countries.

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How To Hire New Remote Employees | Guinea Bissau

Hire employees in

Guinea Bissau

, easily

   Whether you're looking for an independent contractor, a remote team member, or a full-time employee in

Guinea Bissau

, Workpay can help. Say goodbye to worrying about local laws, complex tax systems or managing international payroll. We take care of it all in over 50 countries.

Book a discovery call
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With Workpay, your business can easily hire employees in

Guinea Bissau

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No more worrying about local laws, complex tax systems or
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in 150+ countries.

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Overview

Guinea Bissau has a population of 2.04 million people. It is ranked number 51 in Africa according to the nominal GDP ($ 1.59 billion). Guinea Bissau practices a traditional economic system and relies heavily on farming and fishing.

capital city
Bissau
currency
West African franc (CFA)
language spoken
Portuguese, Balanta, Fula, Manjak
payroll frequency
Monthly
employer taxes
14%
vat - standard rate
15%
cost of living index
Low ($423)
gdp - real growth rate
per capita- $809
termination process
Easy
employee protections
Moderate

Public Holidays

DATE
HOLIDAY NAME

DATE

01 Jan

20 Jan

08 Mar

22 April

01  May

29 June

03 Aug

24 Sept

14 Nov

25 Dec

HOLIDAY

New Years Day

National Heroes Day

International Women’s Day

Korite

Labour Day

Tabaski

Pidjiguiti Day

Independence Day

Readjustment Movement Day

Christmas Day

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Minimum wage

Guinea Bissau minimum wage is set at CFA 19,030 (Central African Francs) per month and a bag of rice.

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Payroll cycle

Cycle of Payments
Employees in Guinea Bissau expect to be paid on a monthly basis.

13th Paygrade
Bonuses are not mandated by law in Guinea Bissau, however, some businesses prefer to pay performance-based bonuses.

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Taxation

The resident individual tax rates vary depending on annual income as follows; 

From

To

Rate (%)

0

41,667

1.00%

41,668

83,333

6.00%

83,334

208,333

8.00%

208,334

300,000

10.00%

300,001

400,500

12.00%

400,501

750,000

14.00%

750,001

1,100,000

16.00%

1,100,001

1,500,000

18.00%

1,500,001

20.00%

Guinea Bissau corporate income tax is imposed at a standard rate of 25%. Withholding tax is applicable at the rates of 30% on dividends and 15% on both resident and nonresident organizations in the country. 

Statutory Deductions

Monthly Contributions (% of Gross Pay)

Employer

Employee

INSS(The National Institute of Social Security)

14.00%

8.00%

Work Injury

2.00%


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Leaves

Parental Leave

Guinea Bissau’s female employees are entitled to 60 days paid leave paid by the employer or social security if the employer is covered. There’s no statutory paternity leave in Guinea Bissau.

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Termination process

An employment contract can be terminated when the contract period ends if fixed for a certain period by the employer or the employee. The employer may also terminate the contract by consent due to economic reasons. In the case of gross misconduct, an employment contract can be terminated without notice. The employer must give a 40-day notice before any contract termination.

Notice Period

Guinea Bissau notice period follows the following guidelines:  

  • The notice period is 15 days to 2 months based on the level of seniority.

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Hire employees in

Guinea Bissau

, hassle-free

With Workpay, your business can easily hire employees in

Guinea Bissau

. No more worrying about local laws, complex tax systems or managing international payroll. Workpay takes care of everything in 50+ countries.

Book a discovery call
country featured image
capital city
Bissau
currency
West African franc (CFA)
language spoken
Portuguese, Balanta, Fula, Manjak
payroll frequency
Monthly
employer taxes
14%
vat - standard rate
15%
cost of living index
Low ($423)
gdp - real growth rate
per capita- $809
termination process
Easy
employee protections
Moderate

Overview

Guinea Bissau has a population of 2.04 million people. It is ranked number 51 in Africa according to the nominal GDP ($ 1.59 billion). Guinea Bissau practices a traditional economic system and relies heavily on farming and fishing.

Employer of Record (EOR) for

Guinea Bissau
Benefits
Cost
Contacts
Legal Entity
Labor Law

Harness the power of Workpay

Our innovative cloud based solution makes managing your teams more seamless than ever before, streamline your processes and take your business to the next level.

EOR vs AOR in

Guinea Bissau

PEO

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

Employee Onboarding and Termination process

An employment contract can be terminated when the contract period ends if fixed for a certain period by the employer or the employee. The employer may also terminate the contract by consent due to economic reasons. In the case of gross misconduct, an employment contract can be terminated without notice. The employer must give a 40-day notice before any contract termination.

Notice Period

Guinea Bissau notice period follows the following guidelines:  

  • The notice period is 15 days to 2 months based on the level of seniority.
What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

Global Payroll for Africa

With different models to fit your growth:
Payroll Software for in-house teams needing automation and accuracy.
Outsourced Payroll for stress-free processing, filings, and compliance.
Employer of Record (EOR) to hire full-time talent without setting up a local entity.

Minimum wage

Guinea Bissau minimum wage is set at CFA 19,030 (Central African Francs) per month and a bag of rice.

Payroll cycle

Cycle of Payments
Employees in Guinea Bissau expect to be paid on a monthly basis.

13th Paygrade
Bonuses are not mandated by law in Guinea Bissau, however, some businesses prefer to pay performance-based bonuses.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

Taxation

The resident individual tax rates vary depending on annual income as follows; 

From

To

Rate (%)

0

41,667

1.00%

41,668

83,333

6.00%

83,334

208,333

8.00%

208,334

300,000

10.00%

300,001

400,500

12.00%

400,501

750,000

14.00%

750,001

1,100,000

16.00%

1,100,001

1,500,000

18.00%

1,500,001

20.00%

Guinea Bissau corporate income tax is imposed at a standard rate of 25%. Withholding tax is applicable at the rates of 30% on dividends and 15% on both resident and nonresident organizations in the country. 

Statutory Deductions

Monthly Contributions (% of Gross Pay)

Employer

Employee

INSS(The National Institute of Social Security)

14.00%

8.00%

Work Injury

2.00%


What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

Leaves

Parental Leave

Guinea Bissau’s female employees are entitled to 60 days paid leave paid by the employer or social security if the employer is covered. There’s no statutory paternity leave in Guinea Bissau.

Why we are Africa's preferred Employer of Record

We make it easy for companies expanding across or into Africa. With our Employer of Record (EOR) solution, you can hire and manage talent across 35+ countries with no local entities needed. We handle contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance, so you can focus on growing your business.

What makes us different? Our local expertise, deep knowledge of labor laws, and a proven track record supporting global companies makes us different.  

  • We stay ahead of evolving labor laws in 35+ African countries with our in-country experts who manage employment contracts, statutory benefits, tax filings, and terminations to keep your team fully compliant.
  • We deliver accurate, timely payroll in local currencies, and help you offer region-specific benefits like health insurance and pensions.
  • We handle onboarding, payroll, and legal documentation, fully aligned with local employment laws so that you can hire employees across borders in just a few days.

Grow your team with confidence, knowing you're always compliant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Workpay?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is Workpay?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is Workpay?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

Public Holidays

DATE

01 Jan

20 Jan

08 Mar

22 April

01  May

29 June

03 Aug

24 Sept

14 Nov

25 Dec

HOLIDAY

New Years Day

National Heroes Day

International Women’s Day

Korite

Labour Day

Tabaski

Pidjiguiti Day

Independence Day

Readjustment Movement Day

Christmas Day

Harness the power of Workpay

Our innovative cloud based solution makes managing your teams more seamless than ever before, streamline your processes and take your business to the next level.