Find your employer of record in Guinea

There are no additional benefits in Guinea.

Citizens who wish to enter the country must apply for a visa at the Guinean embassies and consulates in their country of origin. Thus, by hiring the services of an Employer of record in Guinea, you will be able to manage the visas of foreign employees.

Likewise, travelers belonging to ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) or having a special agreement do not need a visa to enter. However, the authorities issue a short-term entry permit that is valid from 1 day to 3 months.

On the other hand, visas do not authorize travelers to perform any job in the country. To do this, it is necessary to request a permit authorized by AGUIPE (National Employment and Labor Office).

On the other hand, foreign members of ECOWAS countries do not require authorization to work in the country. However, to apply for a job, the prospective employer will submit a letter explaining the reasons for employing the applicant worker.

In addition, it must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Four copies of the employment contract.
• Two identification photographs.
• A hotel reservation.
• Letter of Invitation.
• Return plane ticket to your country.

Once the review is done, it is the Guinean government decides if the arrival of the person is beneficial. In the same way, it determines compliance with the regulations and laws of the country. Similarly, foreigners can establish businesses in Guinea. In addition, a foreign company that has a subsidiary in the country may have a foreign manager.

VAT in Guinea is 18% and in the case of exports and international transport, a rate of 0% applies.

Termination Process

An employer can terminate the contract of an worker for personal reasons, such as ineptitude, misconduct, or health problems. Also, by hiring PEO services, you can let them manage the termination of an employee. Likewise, the employer must summon the worker by letter for an interview at least 5 days before the dismissal.

Likewise, in this letter, the employer will include the reasons for the termination of the contract. Then, once the interview is done, the employer will wait until 2 days after the interview to dismiss the employee definitively. In the same way, the employer must prepare a dismissal letter that the worker will receive 3 days after the termination of the contract.

In addition, if the termination is due to staff reduction, the union of the company should be involved.

Notice Period

If the employee is not fired for serious misconduct, the worker is entitled to the following notice period:

• For personnel in the operational area, it is 2 weeks.
• Foremen and supervisors of the company have 1 month.
• For intermediate employees and other similar is 3 months.

In this sense, contract the services of an Employer of Record in Guinea to make the arrangements related to these periods.

Severance Pay

Pay severance pay accurately and efficiently with HR and payroll outsourcing. In this case, the compensation consists of the following:

• For the first 5 years, the worker will receive 33% of the salary for each full year.
• For between 6 and 10 years, the worker will receive 35% of the average salary per year.
• More than 10 years, 40% of the average salary for each year.

Probation Period

In Guinea, the trial period for new employees is 3 months. Therefore, work with a Guinea Employer of Record to recruit qualified personnel for your business.

Paid Time Offs

Paid vacation leave can be administered for you by an Employer of Record in Guinea, which for employees is cumulative. Therefore, the employer must cancel them at a rate of 2 ½ days for each month of work.

Public Holidays

There are national holidays throughout the year.

Vacation Holidays

There are vacation holidays throughout the year.

Sick Days

A PEO can manage and pay for sick leave hours for its workers. Likewise, the employer will assign it to the worker who has completed a minimum of 6 months of work. However, this worker must present a medical certificate to the employer to receive the 6-day leave.