Liberia Employer of Record & Payroll Services | Africa Deployments

Africa Deployments Liberia (ADS) offers comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) services throughout Liberia. Whether you’re looking to hire local employees or expatriates, we provide flexible employment contracts, from full-time employment to fixed-term contracts tailored to your specific needs.

As your trusted Employer of Record in Liberia, ADS takes care of work permits under our umbrella, issues local work contracts, and offers HR advisory services to ensure your employees are set up and compliant with local labor laws. We manage all local tax and PAYE remittances, ensuring timely and legal monthly submissions to Liberia’s Revenue Services. Additionally, we guarantee the on-time payment of salaries and provide employees with their pay slips.

Key Employer of Record Services in Liberia:

• Full-time employment contracts for both locals and expatriates
• Fixed-term contracts tailored to project needs
• Work permits and local contracts management
• HR advisory for best practices in Liberia
• Tax compliance and PAYE remittances to Revenue Services
• Timely salary payments and pay slip issuance

Understanding Liberia’s Payroll System:

In Liberia, any income earned—including cash, wages, salary, overtime, leave pay, commissions, bonus, and gratuity—is subject to taxation in accordance with local law. ADS ensures that all income is accurately taxed, with final payroll issued each month.

Key Income Tax Information for Liberia:

• Taxable income includes wages, salary, overtime, commissions, and more.
• Non-taxable income includes non-cash benefits (e.g., mobile phone allowance).

Liberian Employment Contracts: Through ADS’s Employer of Record services in Liberia, you can offer various contract types:

• Fixed-term contracts
• Indefinite-term contracts

Employment contracts in Liberia must be in writing and comply with local laws, including local language and currency requirements. Contracts must also specify salary, benefits, and termination conditions.

Payroll and Employee Benefits in Liberia: Liberia’s working hours typically consist of 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Any overtime worked is compensated at a rate of 1.5 to 2 times the regular hourly rate.

Mandatory Contributions:

• Employee: Social Insurance—1.75% of gross remuneration.
• Employer: Social Insurance—3% of gross remuneration; Workmen Compensation—1.75%.

Leave Policies:

• Annual leave: 10 days per annum.
• Maternity leave: 3 months of leave.
• Paternity leave: 5 days of unpaid leave for fathers.

Severance & Gratuity:

• Severance payments are required upon termination, based on service length and contract terms.
• Gratuity payments are optional and at the employer’s discretion.

Fringe Benefits and Taxation in Liberia: Employers can offer fringe benefits (such as mobile phone allowances) but must ensure these are taxed under the PAYE tax system unless they are non-cash benefits. Employees are responsible for the PAYE tax on taxable fringe benefits, or employers can cover it.

Public Holidays and Key Facts About Liberia: Liberia is Africa’s oldest republic and boasts a rich cultural heritage, with monuments in the capital, Monrovia, that reflect this history. The country is home to over 5.4 million people and is a biodiversity hotspot, with many endangered species, including the Pygmy Hippopotamus and Western Chimpanzee.

Public Holidays in Liberia:

• January 1 – New Year’s Day
• February 11 – Armed Forces Day
• March 08 – Decoration Day
• March 15 – J.J Roberts’ Birthday
• April 12 – National Redemption Day
• April 14 – Fast and Prayer Day
• May 14 – National Unification Day
• July 26 – Independence Day
• August 24 – Flag Day
• November 02 – National Thanksgiving Day
• November 29 – William Tubman’s Birthday
• December 25 – Christmas Day

Industries Supported by Africa Deployments in Liberia: We provide EOR services to various industries, including:

• NGOs and Non-profits
• Engineering & Construction
• Oil & Gas
• FMCG & Manufacturing
• Finance, Insurance & Banking
• Mining
• Agriculture

• Contact Us
  For detailed assistance with Employer of Record (EOR) services in Liberia, including specific payroll and employment solutions tailored to your needs, contact our team at Africa Deployments.