EOR Solutions
Burkina Faso Employer of Record (EOR) Services
Compliantly hire and pay employees in Burkina Faso.
No in-country entity needed.
Breedj offers employer of record solutions in Burkina Faso. Through the Breedj platform, businesses of all sizes can compliantly hire and pay local nationals and expats alike.
Our platform provides a range of comprehensive solutions that simplifies EOR processes, allowing your business to operate seamlessly and in full compliance with local employment laws.
Ease of doing business in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is ranked 151 out of 190 countries in the World Bank’s latest Ease of Doing Business Index. While the ranking indicates that the country still faces significant challenges in terms of regulatory environment and business infrastructure, Burkina Faso has made some progress in streamlining its business processes and improving its overall investment climate.
For global organizations looking to expand their operations in Burkina Faso, the Ease of Doing Business Index ranking underscores the need for a reliable and experienced partner who can help navigate the local employment landscape. By working with an experienced Burkina Faso Employer of Record (EOR) provider such as Breedj, organizations can ensure compliance with local laws and regulations while streamlining their hiring and employment processes.
Breedj’s EOR services in Burkina Faso provide international organizations with a simple and cost-effective solution to hiring and managing employees in the country. By leveraging our local expertise, organizations can avoid the risks associated with setting up their own entity in Burkina Faso and ensure timely and compliant employment practices.
Hiring in Burkina Faso
Global companies looking to hire in Burkina Faso have two main options. The first option is to set up their own entity in the country, which can be time-consuming, complex, and expensive. Additionally, establishing a legal entity in Burkina Faso requires significant knowledge of local laws and regulations, which can be a significant barrier to entry for many organizations.
The second option is to use Breedj’s Burkina Faso Employer of Record (EOR) solution. Our EOR services provide international organizations with a cost-effective and efficient solution to their hiring needs, enabling them to focus on their core business operations while we handle the administrative and legal aspects of their workforce.
With Breedj’s EOR services, clients can benefit from our local expertise and knowledge of the local laws and regulations, ensuring that their employment practices are fully compliant. Our EOR services in Burkina Faso enable clients to avoid the risks associated with setting up their own entity in the country, such as legal liability and regulatory compliance.
By partnering with Breedj, global companies can enjoy a faster time-to-market and reduced costs associated with hiring and managing employees in Burkina Faso.
Country fact sheet
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Ouagadougou
20.9 million (2021)
West Africa
GMT +0
French, Mossi, Bissa, Dyula, Fula
Compliance guaranteed
Breedj's local employment expertise in Burkina Faso
By partnering with Breedj, you can eliminate the need to establish an in-country entity, and thus, saving valuable time and resources while benefiting from our local expertise to guarantee full compliance for your business operations.
Our platform has been designed to seamlessly take care of every aspect of the local employment environment, while you focus on your core operations.
Employment contracts
We handle employment contracts for both global employees and contractors.
Guaranteed compliance
Breedj ensures full compliance with your workers' local labor laws.
Global payroll
Our platform ensures accurate and timely international salary payments.
Legal expertise
Leverage Breedj's extensive expertise to navigate diverse employment laws.
Tax & contributions
Breedj handles tax & mandatory contributions as required by local labor laws.
Multiple currencies
Your workers are paid in their local currency, directly to their bank account.
Statutory labor laws in Burkina Faso
Understanding the local labor laws in Burkina Faso is crucial for global organizations looking to hire and manage employees in the country. Breedj’s Employer of Record (EOR) services in Burkina Faso ensure compliance with all legal requirements, including the following statutory labor laws:
Employee Probation Period: Probationary periods for employees in Burkina Faso are based on the type of employee, but may not exceed three months.
Annual Leave in Burkina Faso: Employees are generally entitled to 22 days of paid annual leave. This leave must be taken within the calendar year, and may not be carried over to the next year.
Maternity Leave in Burkina Faso: Female employees are generally entitled to 14 weeks of paid maternity leave. Both the employer and social security pay for the leave.
Paternity Leave in Burkina Faso: Male employees are generally entitled to three days of paternity leave.
Sick Leave in Burkina Faso: The amount of paid sick leave entitlements for employees in Burkina Faso are as follows:
- For less than one year of service, the paid sick leave is two months (one month with full pay and the next month on half pay).
- For one to five years of service, the paid sick leave is four months (one month with full pay and the next month on half pay).
- For six to ten years of service, the paid sick leave is five months (two months with full pay and three months on half pay).
- For eleven to fifteen years of service, the paid sick leave is six months (three months on full pay and three months on half pay).
- For more than fifteen years of service, the paid sick leave is eight months (four months on full pay and four months on half pay).
Labor regulations
22 days
1-4 months fully paid
14 weeks
3 days
1 to 3 months
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Social security in Burkina Faso
Social security contributions are an important aspect of employment in Burkina Faso, and understanding the regulations is crucial for global organizations looking to hire and manage employees in the country. Breedj’s Employer of Record (EOR) services in Burkina Faso ensure compliance with all social security regulations, including the following:
Social Security Contributions: Social security contributions in Burkina Faso are paid on the basis of the salary paid. The employer pays 16%, which is comprised of a 3.5% occupational accident contribution, a 7% family allowance, and a 5.5% old age pension contribution. Employees pay social security contributions for old age pensions at a rate of 5.5%. This contribution is withheld by the employer.
Breedj ensures that your hiring operations are fully compliant with all social security regulations in Burkina Faso, including the payment of social security contributions. Our EOR services provide a simple and efficient way to manage employee payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments while avoiding costly penalties for non-compliance.
By partnering with Breedj, global organizations can avoid the complexities associated with managing social security contributions in Burkina Faso. We handle all aspects of payroll management, including the calculation and payment of social security contributions, ensuring that our clients are fully compliant with all legal requirements.
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Breedj stands out as the preferred global employment solutions provider for several reasons, offering organizations a competitive edge with a range of scalable global employment solutions.
Cost effective
Drastically reduce administrative and overhead costs related to managing global employees.
100% compliant
Stay up to date with the ever changing global legislations, policies and local labor laws.
Peace of mind
Get direct access to our global employment experts to mitigate legal risks and penalties.
Fast-track market entry
Bypass the complexities associated with establishing a branch office or in-country.
Help emerging countries
Encourage growth and uplift lesser served regions by giving a job to talented remote professionals.
Support United Nations development goals
Directly support at least four sustainable development goals, simply by using our platform.
