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Employer of Record & Staffing Solutions in Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso’s mining and development sectors require compliant workforce structuring.

Intel Outsourcing Services enables companies to hire in Burkina Faso compliantly — without establishing a local entity — through our Employer of Record (EOR), payroll outsourcing, and HR administration solutions.

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How an Employer of Record Helps You Hire in Burkina Faso

As your Employer of Record in Burkina Faso, we:
  • Act as the legal employer
  • Draft compliant employment contracts (CDD & CDI)
  • Structure probation periods correctly
  • Register employees with CNSS and relevant authorities
  • Process payroll and income tax withholding
  • Ensure compliance with Burkina Faso labor law
You retain full operational control of your workforce, while we manage employment risk and compliance.

Employment in Burkina Faso

Probation Period

Probation depends on employee category:

  • Hourly or daily-paid workers: 8 days
  • Employees (non-executives, supervisors, technicians): 1 month
  • Managers, supervisors, technicians: 3 months
  • Senior executives: 6 months (renewable once for the same duration)
  • Hourly or daily-paid workers: 8 days
  • Monthly-paid employees (non-executives, supervisors, technicians): 1 month
  • Managers, supervisors, technicians: 3 months

Proper notice compliance is essential to avoid disputes.

Standard Working Hours

  • 40 hours per week

Overtime Compensation

  • 41st to 48th hour: 15% increase
    • Beyond 48 hours: 35% increase
    • Night work: 50% increase
    • Sundays & public holidays:
  • Daytime: 60% increase
  • Nighttime: 120% increase

Accurate overtime tracking is required for payroll compliance.

Payroll Cycle

Payroll is processed monthly, with salaries paid at month-end.

Minimum Wage

  • 45,000 XOF per month

Sector-specific agreements may apply.

Monthly payroll tax declarations must be submitted according to national tax authority requirements.

Income Tax (Progressive Rates)

  • Up to 30,000 XOF: 0%
    • 30,000 – 50,000 XOF: 12.1%
    • 50,001 – 80,000 XOF: 13.9%
    • 80,001 – 120,000 XOF: 15.7%
    • 120,001 – 170,000 XOF: 18.4%
    • 170,001 – 250,000 XOF: 21.7%
    • Over 250,000 XOF: 25%

Employers must withhold and remit income tax monthly.

Health Insurance & Social Security in Burkina Faso

Employers must register employees with:

  • CNSS (National Social Security Fund)

Employer Contributions

  • CNSS: 16%
    • Universal Health Insurance: 2.5%
    • Flat-rate contribution: 3%

Employee Contributions

  • 5.5% (old-age insurance)

These contributions cover:

  • Family benefits
    • Occupational risks
    • Old-age insurance

Failure to comply may result in penalties.

IOS ensures proper registration and contribution management.

• Standard VAT rate: 18%

Fixed-Term Contracts (CDD)

An end-of-contract indemnity applies (same basis as severance pay).

Severance Pay (Permanent Contracts)

  • First 5 years: 25% per year
  • 6th to 10th year: 30% per year
  • Beyond 10 years: 40% per year

Proper severance calculation is essential to mitigate legal risk.

Annual Leave

  • 2.5 days per month
    • Total: 30 days per year

Leave may be carried forward for up to 1 year, provided employees take at least 6 calendar days annually.

Maternity Leave

  • 14 weeks (8 weeks before and 6 weeks after delivery)

Paternity Leave

  • 3 days

Sick Leave

Employees are entitled to up to one year of sick leave, supported by a medical certificate.

Compassionate Leave

  • Death of spouse or direct descendant: 2 days
    • Death of direct ascendant, brother, or sister: 2 days
    • Death of stepfather or mother-in-law: 2 days

Wedding Leave

  • Employee’s wedding: 2 days
    • Wedding of child, brother, or sister: 2 days

Burkina Faso observes national and religious public holidays, which employers must respect.

Public holidays include national observances and religious holidays (dates vary annually).

Overtime compensation applies if employees work on public holidays.

Termination may occur due to:

  • Gross misconduct
    • Mutual agreement
    • End of fixed-term contract
    • Resignation
    • Force majeure

Proper notice, documentation, and severance compliance are required to avoid disputes.

Managing payroll, overtime, statutory leave, social contributions, and terminations in Burkina Faso requires strong local expertise.

Intel Outsourcing Services ensures:

  • Accurate payroll & overtime calculations
  • Proper tax withholding
  • Statutory leave compliance
  • Lawful termination procedures
  • Reduced regulatory risk

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Expanding into Burkina Faso does not require entity setup.
Partner with Intel Outsourcing Services to hire compliantly, manage payroll efficiently, and mitigate employment risk.

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