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Labor Laws in Senegal

  • Annual Leave: 24 days
  • Public Holidays: 14
  • Maternity Leave: 14 weeks
  • Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Senegal

Senegal has progressive income tax rates from 0% to 43%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Senegal

The standard VAT rate is set at 18%.

Social Security in Senegal

In Senegal, social security contributions are mandatory for employers and employees, covering various benefits such as pensions, health insurance, and occupational accidents.

Employer Contributions

  • General Social Security: 14% of the employee's gross salary.
  • This includes pensions, health insurance, occupational accidents, and family allowances.
  • Family Benefits: 7%, up to XOF 63,000.
  • Industrial Accident/Occupational Disease: Ranges from 1% to 5%, depending on the risk associated with the job, up to XOF 63,000.
  • National Retirement Fund: Employers contribute 60% of the total contribution rate (14%), while employees contribute 40%.
  • Executive Pension Fund: Employers contribute 6%, applicable to executive personnel.

Employee Contributions

  • General Social Security: Employees contribute approximately 5.6% of their gross salary.
  • National Retirement Fund: Employees contribute 40% of the total contribution rate (14%).
  • Health Insurance (IPM): Both employers and employees contribute 1.5% of salaries, with a salary cap of XOF 60,000.

Work Visas in Senegal

Here is the main work visa available in Senegal:

Long-Term Work Permit

  • Duration: Typically issued for up to 2 years, with the possibility of renewal.
  • Eligibility: Requires a valid employment contract endorsed by the Directorate of Labour.
  • Documents Required:
    • Application form for the Ministry of Interior.
    • Valid employment contract.
    • Supporting letter from the employer.
    • Valid passport and recent passport photos.
    • Medical certificate issued in Senegal.
    • Police clearance certificate from the home country.

Short-Term Work Authorization

  • Duration: Generally allows for work up to 6 months.
  • Eligibility: Can be performed on an entry visa and a mission order, but not for pure contractual work.

Residence Permit

  • Duration: Typically valid for 6 months, renewable.
  • Eligibility: Must have a long-term work permit to apply for residence authorization.

Business Visa

  • Duration: For foreign nationals intending to stay and work for up to 90 days without a formal work permit.
  • Eligibility: Often exempt for business-related activities.

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