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Employer of Record Solomon Islands

Last updated: June 3, 2025

Capital City

Honiara

Languages

English, Solomons Pijin

Currency

Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)

Population Size

828,857

Employer Taxes

7.5%

Employee Costs

5%

Payroll Frequency

Monthly, Weekly, Biweekly

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

Ready for international growth? INS Global’s Employer of Record Solomon Islands streamline employee recruitment and management without local entity establishment. Experience a reliable solution for overseeing local talent and swiftly entering new markets. 

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Why Choose an Employer of Record in Solomon Islands Over Company Incorporation?

Opting for Solomon Islands Employer of Record services streamlines the expansion process, enabling you to expand in less than a week.  

Collaborating with a Solomon Islands Employer of Record saves time on growing your business abroad, lowers expansion costs, ensures local compliance, and allows you to focus on growing your business within the unique context of the Solomon Islands. 

PEO/EOR vs Company Incorporation

The Advantage in Figures

PEO/EOR

Company Incorporation

Price

80% Less Expensive

Market Entry

2-5 Days

6 Months

Employee Turnover
Decrease by 14%
Recommendation
98% of the Current PEO Clients
Administrative Fees
Saves an Average of $450
Costly Payroll and Compliance Fines
Help Avoid
Company Growth Rate
7 – 9%
ROI
27%
Closed During Pandemic
-58%
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The Advantages of Using an Employer of Record or Professional Employer Organization in Solomon Islands

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Legal Compliance Assurance

Opt for an Employer of Record (EOR) service well-versed in Solomon Islands’ regulatory landscape for effective recruitment and supervision of an international workforce, ensuring meticulous legal compliance. This proactive approach shields against potential fines, specifically tailored to Solomon Islands regulations. 

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Lower Expansion Costs

Collaborate with an Employer of Record in the Solomon Islands to propel global growth and significantly reduce typical expenses associated with expansion. Scale your operations without establishing a new entity in the Solomon Islands, offering a unique advantage within the island context. 

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Focus on Growing Your Company

An Employer of Record in the Solomon Islands assumes all HR-related responsibilities, streamlining your operations and granting you the freedom to focus solely on the international goals of your business, aligning seamlessly with the Solomon Islands’ business environment. 

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Expand Effortlessly

Getting started in Solomon Islands can be time-consuming, taking anywhere from weeks to months to begin your operations. In contrast, teaming up with a Solomon Islands Employer of Record expedites the expansion process, allowing market entry in as little as a week. 

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Manage Your HR Online

INS Global provides an efficient means to manage your diverse, global workforce online through a state-of-the-art digital platform. Utilize our advanced cloud-based HR system to easily oversee all your employees and their needs remotely, tailored to fit the Solomon Islands’ digital landscape.

How Does an Employer of Record In the Solomon Islands Work?

INS Global’s Employer of Record in the Solomon Islands facilitates your company’s expansion abroad in just 4 simple steps tailored to the Solomon Islands’ business environment. 

1

We collaborate with your business to create a tailored expansion plan that meets your needs but doesn’t disregard your company values. 

2

Our organization provides the legal entity needed to hire and manage staff immediately, ensuring compliance with the Solomon Islands’ legal requirements. 

3

We handle HR-related tasks from hiring to contract and payroll management and ensure local compliance in the Solomon Islands. 

4

Your employees focus on your goals while we take care of HR and legal compliance needs as they evolve. 

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Labor Law in Solomon Islands

Employment Contracts in Solomon Islands

  • Professional employment in Solomon Islands should start with a letter of employment. 
  • Employers can usually include a 3-month probation period in their contracts. In some cases, this can be increased to 1 year. 
  • An employment contract should specify and describe the employee’s role in detail. 
  • An employer can end the contract early if the employee violates the conditions of their employment contract. 
  • Employees are entitled to 28 days’ notice if they are let go. This applies to all employees who have worked for more than 26 weeks at the company. 
  • Severance pay is required for employees who are being terminated and is set at a minimum of 2 weeks’ pay for every year worked.  

Working Hours in Solomon Islands

  • The working week in Solomon Islands 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 usually double the standard pay per hour. 

Types Of Leave

Annual Leave in Solomon Islands

  • Solomon Islands has 10 official national holidays. 
  • Employees are entitled to 15 days of paid annual leave every year.

Sick Leave in Solomon Islands

  • 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 can take sick leave, and this is dependent on the employment contract. Some companies may offer paid sick leave, but employees can still claim social security if their employer does not. 

Maternity / Paternity Leave in Solomon Islands

  • According to Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands

  • Employers in Solomon Islands are responsible for withholding all taxes and social contributions. 
  • Employers contribute the equivalent of 7.5% of their employees’ monthly salaries to the National Provident Fund along with 5% from the employee.  
  • The corporate income tax rate is set at 30% for both local companies and 35% for foreign companies. 
  • There is no personal income tax in the Solomon Islands. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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While setting up a local entity is an option, collaborating with a local Employer of Record typically proves more efficient in the Solomon Islands. Employer of Record services provide the best local expertise, facilitating hiring and staff management on your behalf. 

An Employer of Record in the Solomon Islands 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 Employer of Record services, you can hire employees and expand to a new market in as little as a week. 

Employer of Record service costs are directly linked to your employee’s salary, calculated as a percentage and covering all HR functions for compliant employment in the Solomon Islands. 

Yes, collaborating with an Employer of Record in the Solomon Islands 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 the Solomon Islands varies in cost, but INS Global simplifies remote recruitment and staff management, reducing the expenses of managing an international workforce. 

Absolutely, a Solomon Islands 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 the Solomon Islands 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 who are being terminated and is set at a minimum of 2 weeks pay for every year worked.   

In the Solomon Islands, 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 and help you recruit, hire, and manage your workforce, regardless of your location. 

The Solomon Islands observe 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 Employer of Record in the Solomon Islands ensures compliance during your expansion. 

Yes! INS Global assists in recruiting and managing a diverse workforce, simplifying the hiring process for Solomon Islands citizens and foreigners. 

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A Global Employer of Record is an effective solutions for companies like yours that are looking to expand a workforce abroad effortlessly.

This approach allows you to outsource the international hiring process quickly and efficiency, providing access to a global talent pool while still managing payroll compliance in each  country.

Public Holidays Calendar

Solomon Islands

Date Day Holiday Notes
January 1 Wednesday New Year’s Day Start of the Gregorian calendar year
April 18 Friday Good Friday Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
April 19 Saturday Holy Saturday Day before Easter Sunday
April 20 Sunday Easter Sunday Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
April 21 Monday Easter Monday Day after Easter Sunday
June 9 Monday Whit Monday Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles
June 13 Friday King Charles III’s Birthday Official celebration of the monarch’s birthday
July 7 Monday Independence Day Marks independence from the United Kingdom in 1978
December 25 Thursday Christmas Day Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
December 26 Friday National Day of Thanksgiving Day of gratitude and reflection

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