Expand your Global Workforce to 
Burkina Faso
- Complete EOR services in compliance with local laws
- Work permits and visa services in Burkina Faso
- End-to-end hiring, training
- Guidance on employer contributions
- Assistance for employees transitioning
- Expertise in navigating Burkina Faso’s labor code
POPULATION
23,550,000
LANGUAGES
4 Languages
COUNTRY CAPITAL
Ouagadougou
CURRENCY
XOF
An Overview of Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country situated in West Africa. The country uses the West African CFA Franc as the local currency. Burkina Faso is a multilingual country. The official languages are Moore, Bissa, Dyula, and Fula. However, French is the semi-official language, which is mainly referred to as the working language. Burkina Faso has a population of 23.55 million people, a GDP of $23.25 billion, and a growth rate of 5.0% as of 2024.
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Holidays Per Year
40 hrs per week
Working hours
Compensation & Benefits in BF
CFA 45,000
Average wage per month
3-4 weeks
Annual vacation leave (min)
The government sets the minimum wage at 45,000 West African CFA Francs (XOF) per month. However, the minimum wage as outlined in the Labor Act excludes magistrates, military personnel, apprentices, and civil servants.
Payroll and Taxes Burkina Faso
Both employers and employees are mandated to pay taxes to the government. The employer payroll tax is currently set at 3%. Employees contribute 5.5% of their salaries towards social security. In contrast, employers pay 16% towards social security. The tax year runs from December to December and follows a progressive income tax system. Employees earning up to CFA 500,000 contribute 10% of their salary to personal income taxes, and those making more than CFA 1,000,000 contribute 27.5%.
The primary sources of employment laws in Burkina Faso are the Labour Code, Social Security Code, and Decrees and Regulations. Here is an overview of the vital requirements to ensure compliance with Burkina Faso employment laws.
- Employment Contracts. Burkina Faso allows fixed-term and permanent contracts. All contracts must include the job description, duration of employment, working hours, salary, and conditions for termination.
- Working Hours. The standard working hours in Burkina Faso are 40 hours per week, divided into 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Overtime is allowed and must be compensated at a rate of 1.5 times the normal hourly wage. However, the rate increases to double the normal rate if overtime is on rest days or public holidays.
- Minimum Wage. The government sets the minimum wage at 45,000 West African CFA Francs (XOF) per month. However, the minimum wage as outlined in the Labor Act excludes magistrates, military personnel, apprentices, and civil servants.
- Employee Benefits. Employees are entitled to 30 days of paid annual leave after completing 12 months of service. Employees are also entitled to paid sick leave. Female employees are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave. The law does not provide for paternity leave.
- We handle employee contracts and other documentation, allowing your employees in Burkina Faso to start working within 24 hours.
- As your legal employer, we enable you to expand your business to Burkina Faso without establishing a legal entity. We handle everything, from work permits to legal formalities, on your behalf.
- Our team manages payroll accurately, ensuring employees are paid on time. Additionally, we handle all taxes and statutory deductions correctly.
- We handle employee benefits such as pension and health insurance, aligning them with local labor laws and your company’s policies.
- You receive payroll reports, compliance updates, and other business insights to help you make informed decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Talent Grid Africa helps international businesses hire employees in Burkina Faso quickly and compliantly without the costs and risks of setting up a local entity. We manage contracts, payroll, tax obligations, and labour law compliance so companies can focus on growth.
The standard working week in Burkina Faso is 40 hours, typically 8 hours a day from Monday to Friday. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the normal hourly wage, and at double the normal rate if worked on rest days or public holidays.
Employees are entitled to 30 days of paid annual leave after one year of service, paid sick leave, and 14 weeks of maternity leave for female employees. Currently, there is no statutory provision for paternity leave.
Employers contribute 16% of salaries to social security and pay a 3% payroll tax, while employees contribute 5.5% to social security. Personal income tax is progressive, ranging from 10% for salaries up to CFA 500,000 to 27.5% for salaries above CFA 1,000,000. Talent Grid Africa ensures full compliance in payroll processing and tax submissions.
Our EOR services include handling work permits and visas, onboarding and recruitment, payroll outsourcing, tax and compliance management, and outplacement services for employees transitioning to new roles.