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Liberia
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- Handle timely salary processing and tax obligations
- Manage work permits and visas
- Identify and recruit top talent using headhunting solutions
- Manage all HR needs
- Get complete EOR services in Liberia
POPULATION
5,613,000
LANGUAGES
English
COUNTRY CAPITAL
Monrovia
CURRENCY
LRD
An Overview of Liberia
Liberia is a country located on the west coast of Africa, with a population of 5.613 million as of 2024. The Liberian people use the Liberian Dollar as their currency and English as the official language. The GDP is $4.75 billion as of 2024. Liberia’s economy is growing thanks to its mining and agricultural activities.
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Holidays Per Year
48 hrs per week
Working hours
Compensation & Benefits in Liberia
LRD 115,000
Average wage per month
3-4 weeks
Annual vacation leave (min)
As an Employer of Records in Liberia, we help you effortlessly hire and manage your workforce in Liberia without running a local office. Our EOR solutions provide a single platform to simplify workforce management and expand your business into Liberia.
Tax Obligations in Liberia
The Liberia Tax Authority is responsible for collecting taxes on behalf of the country. As an employer, you are responsible for remitting your taxes and those of your employees. The government uses a progressive tax rate, from 0% to 25%. The corporate tax is set at 25%. All non-residents are subject to a flat income tax rate of 15%. Both the employee and employer contribute to social security at rates of 1.75% and 3%, respectively. The employer must contribute an additional 1.75% of the employee’s gross salary towards workers’ compensation.
Hiring employees in Liberia requires understanding its unique legal, cultural, and practical considerations. The diverse workforce comprises various ethnic groups and cultures. Here are some key regulations to be aware of when hiring in Liberia.
- Work Permits. Foreigners can only work in Liberia if they have a local sponsor and a work permit. The Ministry of Labor issues the work permits. As an employer, you are responsible for the expenses of the employee travelling from their country of origin to Liberia.
- Working Hours. The standard working hours in Liberia are 48 hours per week, divided into 8 hours per day. Employees are permitted to work overtime for up to 5 hours per week.
- Minimum Wage. Employees in the formal sector earn a minimum of 137.35 Liberian Dollars per hour. Those in the informal sector earn a minimum of 86.86 Liberian Dollars. The minimum wage for civil servants is 16,159.11 Liberian Dollars per month.
- Our team can help you hire top talent without establishing a legal entity in Liberia. We handle employment contracts in line with Liberia’s labor laws.
- We make the onboarding process simple by handling all work permits and visas. We ensure that your international employees are authorized to work in Liberia.
- Our experts process accurate payroll, ensuring timely payment and correct deductions.
- Our end-to-end HR support ensures accurate benefit administration, including pension, leave tracking, and health insurance.
- Talent Grid Africa protects your business from compliance issues, giving you peace of mind as you focus on growing your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a company like Talent Grid Africa that legally employs staff on your behalf in Liberia. They handle payroll, tax compliance, work permits, and HR administration, allowing you to hire without establishing a local office.
No, you do not need a local office. Using an EOR allows you to hire and manage employees in Liberia while Talent Grid Africa handles legal, payroll, and compliance requirements.
The minimum wage depends on the sector: 137.35 Liberian Dollars per hour in the formal sector, 86.86 Liberian Dollars in the informal sector, and 16,159.11 Liberian Dollars per month for civil servants.
The standard working hours are 48 hours per week, typically 8 hours per day. Employees may work up to 5 hours of overtime per week, which should be compensated accordingly.
Talent Grid Africa ensures all payroll, taxes, and social contributions are calculated and remitted on time. They also manage work permits, visas, and HR compliance, helping your business operate legally and efficiently in Liberia.