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Employer of Record Sierra Leone

Expanding to Sierra Leone? EOR (Employer of Record) Services Help You Hire Globally, Pay Locally, and Expand Effortlessly

Are you considering launching your business in Sierra Leone? Employer of Record (EOR) services from INS Global allow you to enjoy a seamless approach to recruiting and managing employees without needing a local entity. Navigate the intricacies of a globally dispersed workforce and swiftly enter exciting new markets with the guidance of adept HR recruitment and payroll professionals. 

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The Advantages of Using an EOR or Professional Employer Organization in Sierra Leone

Legal Compliance Assurance

Opt for an Employer of Record (EOR) service well-versed in Sierra Leone’s regulatory landscape, ensuring the effective recruitment and supervision of a truly international workforce. This proactive approach safeguards against potential fines by providing support tailored to Sierra Leone’s unique regulations. 

Lower Expansion Costs

Collaborate with an Employer of Record in Sierra Leone to expedite and simplify global growth while significantly reducing common expenses associated with expansion. Scale your operations and minimize overhead costs by growing without establishing a new entity in Sierra Leone. 

Focus on Growing Your Company

An Employer of Record in Sierra Leone takes on all HR-related responsibilities, streamlining your operations and granting you the flexibility to concentrate solely on the international objectives of your business. 

Expand Effortlessly

Establishing a new company in Sierra Leone can be a time-consuming process. On the other hand, partnering with a local Employer of Record allows entry into the Sierra Leonean market in as little as a week. 

Manage Your HR Online

INS Global provides an efficient means to manage your diverse, global workforce online through an advanced digital platform. Leverage our proprietary cloud-based HR system to easily oversee all your employees and their needs remotely. 

Why Choose an EOR in Sierra Leone Over Company Incorporation?

Establishing a new company in a foreign country can be intricate, especially if you are unfamiliar with local regulations. Collaborating with a Sierra Leonean EOR saves time on expanding your business abroad, lowers expansion costs, ensures local compliance, and allows you to focus on growing your business within Sierra Leone’s unique context. 

testimonial from Manuel Ramos

Testimonial

Manuel Ramos

TERAO ASIA

Managing Director

We think INS Global is a good solution about starting in a market like China. Understanding the market doesn’t mean you need to set up a company immediately. 

5/5

How Does an EOR In Sierra Leone Work?

INS Global’s EOR in Sierra Leone facilitates your company’s expansion abroad in 4 steps with support tailored to the Sierra Leonean business environment. 

 

  1. Collaborate with our experts to create a customized expansion plan meeting your specific needs. 
  2. Use the legal entity we provide in Sierra Leone to provide the backing required to hire local staff or transfer them from abroad, ensuring compliance with Sierra Leone’s legal requirements. 
  3. Let us manage HR-related tasks, including hiring, contract management, and payroll management, ensuring local compliance in Sierra Leone. 
  4. Let your employees concentrate on your goals while we handle continuous and changing HR and legal compliance needs. 

What are the Differences Between PEO and Employer of Record Services in Sierra Leone?

In Sierra Leone, Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services handle various Human Resources tasks by serving as strategic HR partners.  

An Employer of Record (EOR) in Sierra Leone also offers HR management and tools, along with the legal authority to hire and manage employees on your behalf, thus streamlining the process per Sierra Leone’s employment regulations.  

INS Global offers both options, ensuring that whether you need an EOR or PEO in Sierra Leone, you have the support required to expand comfortably, providing flexibility tailored to Sierra Leone’s business environment. 

Labor Law in Sierra Leone

Employment Contracts in Sierra Leone

  • Professional employment in Sierra Leone always starts with an official letter of employment. 
  • In most cases, employers can include a 6-month probation period in their contracts.  
  • An employer can end an employment contract early if the employee violates the conditions of their contract. 
  • Employees are entitled to 1 month’s notice if they have been with the company for a year. This can be extended for those serving longer.  
  • Severance pay is required for employees and is set at 8.4 weeks’ salary for a worker serving 1 year at the company, 47 weeks for a worker with 5 years of service, and 132 weeks for a worker with 10 years of service. 

Working Hours in Sierra Leone

  • The working week in Sierra Leone runs from Monday to Friday. 
  • Full-time employees generally work 8 hours per day, 48 hours per week. 
  • Employees are not allowed to work more than 40 hours per week without receiving overtime pay. 
  • Employees are entitled to a higher hourly rate for overtime. This is 150% of the base rate and 200% for working on public holidays. 

Annual Leave in Sierra Leone

  • Sierra Leone has 10 official national holidays. 
  • Employees are entitled to 19 days of annual leave for those with between 1 and 5 years of service. This increases to 22 days of annual leave for those serving over 5 years and 28 days of annual leave for those serving over 10 years. 

Sick Leave in Sierra Leone

  • When an employee is unable to attend work due to illness, they need to get a doctor’s note and present it to HR as soon as possible.  
  • Employees are entitled to up to 5 days of sick leave.  
  • Employees can claim from social security during this time. 

Maternity / Paternity Leave in Sierra Leone

  • According to Sierra Leonean law, female employees are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. 
  • Maternity leave can be claimed from social security. 
  • Male employees are not entitled to paternity leave. 

Tax Laws in Sierra Leone

  • Employers in Sierra Leone are responsible for withholding all taxes and social contributions. 
  • Employers contribute the equivalent of 10% of the employee’s salary towards social security, while employees contribute 5%. 
  • The corporate income tax rate is set at 30% for both local and foreign companies. 
  • Personal income tax ranges from 0% to 30%.  
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FAQs

While setting up a local entity is an option, collaborating with a local Employer of Record proves more efficient in Sierra Leone. Employer of Record services leverage local expertise, facilitating hiring and staff management on your behalf. 

An Employer of Record in Sierra Leone manages various HR tasks, including payroll, tax compliance, employment contracts, and social security contributions, ensuring comprehensive compliance for your entire workforce. 

Establishing a new company abroad can take months to a year, but with INS Global’s EOR services, you can hire employees and expand to a new market in Sierra Leone in as little as a week. 

EOR service costs are directly linked to your employee’s salary, calculated as a percentage and covering all HR functions for compliant employment in Sierra Leone. 

Yes, collaborating with an Employer of Record in Sierra Leone is a legal and efficient solution, simplifying your expansion plans while reducing costs. 

Salaries are typically processed monthly for full-time employees, while part-time workers may be paid weekly or bi-monthly. 

Recruitment in Sierra Leone varies in cost, but INS Global simplifies remote recruitment and staff management, reducing the expenses of managing an international workforce. 

A Sierra Leonean Employer of Record can recruit and hire employees from all regions, facilitating quick expansion across the country. 

Modifications to employment contracts require mutual agreement. 

Yes, employers in Sierra Leone are responsible for withholding taxes and social contributions from employee salaries, including an employer’s contribution to each employee’s social security fund. 

INS Global tailors its services to your company’s needs, assisting with recruiting and hiring as many or as few employees as required for your expansion plans. 

Severance pay is required for employees and is set at 8.4 weeks’ salary for a worker serving 1 year at the company, 47 weeks for a worker with 5 years of service, and 132 weeks for a worker with 10 years of service. 

In Sierra Leone, employees can be hired for both in-person and remote opportunities, allowing for reduced overheads during international expansion. 

Certainly! Our local experts bring extensive experience in finding top talent globally by providing support in recruiting, hiring, and managing your workforce, regardless of your location. 

Sierra Leone observes 10 public holidays where employees are entitled to a paid day off. Working on these holidays usually involves a higher hourly rate. 

Employers must adhere to strict labor laws and regulations to avoid costly penalties and fines. Partnering with an experienced EOR in Sierra Leone ensures compliance during your expansion. 

Yes! INS Global assists in the recruitment and management of a diverse workforce, simplifying the process of hiring both Sierra Leonean citizens and foreigners. 

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