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Burundi

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Employer of Record (EOR) in Burundi

What you'll learn

Burundi Introduction

Burundi is a landlocked country in Africa bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Burundi is a primarily rural society, with about 13% of the population living in urban areas as of 2019. Their economy is mostly agricultural and employs about 90% of the population.

Employment Terms

Standard working hours in Burundi is 45 hours per week, with overtime capped at 150 hours per year. Burundi does not have a minimum wage.

Types of Leave

Parental Leave

Employees in Burundi receive 12 weeks of maternity leave paid at 50% of the salary, and 4 days of paternity leave.

Sick Leave

Employees can take a maximum of 3 months of sick leave each year which is paid at 67% of the regular wage.

Paid Leave

There are 13 public holidays in Burundi, and employees can receive 20 days of paid time off each year.

Termination Process

Process

Employers can terminate an employment contract with just cause — misconduct, negligence, fraud, or other reasons.

Notice Period

The notice period for termination is between 1-3 months depending on how long the employee has been at the company.

  • 0-3 years = 1 month notice
  • 3-5 years = 1.5 month notice
  • 5-10 years = 2 month notice
  • 10+ years = 3 month notice

Severance Pay

Employees can be entitled to severance pay based on how long the employee has been at the company.

  • 3-5 years = 1 month wages
  • 5-10 years = 2 months wages
  • 10+ years = 3 months wages

Additional Information

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Overview

Language (s):
Kirundi and French
Currency
Burundian Franc (BIF)
Capital City:
Gitega
Population:
12.6 Million
Cost of Living Rank:
N/A
VAT (Valued Added Tax):
18%

Employer Taxes

6%

(estimated)

★  6% - Social Security

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