Guinea
Expand your global workforce in Guinea
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Guinea
Capital
Conakry
Currency
Guinean franc (GNF)
Languages
French
GDP per Capita
$994.44
Employer Tax
18%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
The coastal country of Western Africa, Republic of Guinea, has an economy dependent on agriculture and mineral resources. The country is the second largest producer of Bauxite in the world. Almost 75% of the population is engaged in agriculture. The GDP of the country is expected to reach 103 billion USD by the end of 2025. The country has an economic freedom score of 54.2, making it the 129th freest economy.
Major economic hubs:
Conakry, Nzérékoré, Kankan
Skills in demand:
Accountant, Mining related jobs, Human Resource Management
Top local universities in Guinea
Université Kofi Annan de Guinée
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 10,700
Top Local Job Boards:
Number of LinkedIn users:
180,000
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Where to find talent
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Salary Data
Some of the popular jobs and their monthly salaries are listed below:
| Job title | Average Monthly Salary (GNF) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Business development manager | 10,600,000 | 1,233 |
| Financial analyst | 8,780,000 | 1,021 |
| Office manager | 5,890,000 | 685 |
| Accountant | 4,450,000 | 520 |
| Secretary | 2,940,000 | 340 |
Employ in Guinea
Employing in Guinea
The employment laws in Guinea are governed by many laws including Amended Labor Code of Republic of Guinea 1991, Labor Code of Republic of Guinea 2014, Social security code 1994, and other conventions. Read forward to gather information on the regulations on working conditions in the country.
Employee Contract
It is mandatory to have a written contract of employment in the local language, which is French.
Probation period
The usual probationary period followed in Guinea is from 30 days to three months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| March 26 | Lailat al-Qadr | National Holiday |
| March 31 | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday |
| April 3 | Second Republic Day | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Labour Day | National Holiday |
| May 25 | Africa Day | National Holiday |
| June 7 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| August 15 | Assumption of Mary | National Holiday |
| September 5 | The Prophet’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| October 2 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| November 1 | All Saints’ Day | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | TimePeriod | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 30 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | No provision | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Public and Provincial Holidays
Payroll in Guinea
Payroll cycle
Guinea follows a monthly payroll cycle.
Minimum wage
Guinea follows a statutory minimum wage of GNF 550,00 per month.
Overtime pay
According to the Labor Code of the Republic of Guinea, the extra hours of work beyond the regular 40 hours a week is considered overtime. The working hours, including overtime, is limited to 10 hours a day and 48 hours a week. The weekly overtime pay is as follows:
- 130% of the normal rate for the first four hours of overtime
- 160% of the normal rate for the remaining
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Tax item | Tax contribution |
| Social security (from annual salary) | 18% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Tax item | Tax contribution |
| Social security (from annual salary) | 5% |
Employee Income Tax
| Annual Taxable Income
(Guinean Francs, GNF) |
Tax Rate (%) |
| 0 to 1,000,000 | 0% |
| 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 | 10% |
| 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 | 15% |
| 3,000,000 to 6,000,000 | 20% |
| 6,000,000 to 10,000,000 | 25% |
| 10,000,000 to 20,000,000 | 30% |
| Above 20,000,000 | 35% |
VAT
VAT is followed at a standard rate of 18%.
Bonus
13th Month Pay
The 13th month pay is not mandatory in Guinea.
Employee Benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Maternity leave
- Fee-based community healthcare
Employee offboarding
Except in case of serious misconduct, employees are entitled to at least a 5-day notice stating reasons for dismissal, followed by an interview. Fixed term employees are terminated at the end of the contract period, while infinite term employees’ termination can be initiated by either party.
The notice period for permanent and probationary employees is 5 days.
Employees with a service period of at least 1 year are entitled to severance pay of:
- For hourly wage workers – at least 50 hours wage
- For monthly wage workers – 25% of one month’s wage
Visa and
immigration
To work long term in Guinea, foreign employees need a long term visa. The necessary documents are:
- Valid passport
- Copies of personal information on passport
- Photograph
- Medical certificate stating immunization against yellow fever
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