Burundi

Burundi combines a young, growing workforce with a licensing‑and‑compliance framework you can navigate—if you know the rules. It imposes no minimum wage and caps personal income tax at 30 percent, but you’ll still need to manage social‑security filings, PAYE, VAT and a host of labour‑code requirements to hire compliantly.
Contractor Management
Currency
Burundian Franc (BIF)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly, paid within eight days after month end
Employer Taxes
10%

Overview

Population
14 390 003 people
Language
Kirundi, French, English
Capital
Gitega
Currency
Burundian Franc (BIF)
Country code
+257
Min wage
None statutory; wages set by negotiation
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
45 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
  •  Not mandatory.
Avg employer tax

10%

Tax Breakdown

Social Security Contributions:

Employer
6 % of covered payroll (8.8% if arduous)
Employee
4 % of covered earnings (5.8% if arduous)

Income Tax (PAYE):

Annual Taxable Income
Up to BIF 1 800 000
BIF 1 800 001–3 600 000
20%
Above BIF 3 600 000
30%

Corporate Tax:

Standard rate
30%
Minimum turnover‑tax if profits < turnover/30
1 % of turnover

VAT

VAT

18%

Tax Calculation for Burundi
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Burundi typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

Written in Kirundi, French or English, signed by both parties, and detailing job, salary, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits.

Register with INSS

Enrol each hire in the National Social Security Fund and begin monthly contributions.

Tax Registration

Withhold PAYE based on brackets above and remit monthly to the tax authority.

Collect Documents

Photo ID/passport, proof of address, INSS number, tax ID, bank details and work permit if non‑resident.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Burundi
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Burundi, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Up to six months’ leave; benefit at least 45 % of the minimum wage 
Maternity leave
  • 12 weeks suspension of contract (extendable to 14 weeks), six weeks post‑birth, paid via social security fund 
Paternity leave
  • Four days fully paid on birth of a child 

Adoption Leave:

  • Not specified by law

Annual Leave
  • Workers earn 1⅔ working days per full month of service (20 days/year) and gain one extra day every four years with the same employer.
12 Public holidays in Burundi
1st
New Year’s Day
5th
Unity Day
6th
Ntaryamira Day
1st
Labour Day
29th
Ascension Day
7th
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
1st
Independence Day
15th
Assumption Day
13th
Prince Rwagasore Day
21st
President Ndadaye Day
1st
All Saints’ Day
25th
Christmas Day

Termination Process

Notice Period

  • < 6 months’ service: 1 week
  • 6 months–2 years: 2 weeks
  • 2–5 years: 1 month
  •  5 years: 2 months

Severance Pay (indefinite contracts)

  • 3–5 years’ seniority: 1 month’s pay
  • 5–10 years: 2 months’ pay
  •  10 years: 3 months’ pay

Serious Misconduct

Immediate dismissal without notice or severance

Probation Period

Employers must state probation duration in the contract; the law imposes no statutory cap on its length.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Burundi

Burundi combines a young, growing workforce with a licensing‑and‑compliance framework you can navigate—if you know the rules. It imposes no minimum wage and caps personal income tax at 30 percent, but you’ll still need to manage social‑security filings, PAYE, VAT and a host of labour‑code requirements to hire compliantly.
Contractor Management
العملة
Burundian Franc (BIF)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly, paid within eight days after month end
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
10%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
14 390 003 people
اللغة
Kirundi, French, English
العاصمة
Gitega
العملة
Burundian Franc (BIF)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+257
الحد الأدنى للأجور
None statutory; wages set by negotiation
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
45 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
  •  Not mandatory.
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

10%

تحصيل الضرائب

Social Security Contributions:

Employer
6 % of covered payroll (8.8% if arduous)
Employee
4 % of covered earnings (5.8% if arduous)

Income Tax (PAYE):

Annual Taxable Income
Up to BIF 1 800 000
BIF 1 800 001–3 600 000
20%
Above BIF 3 600 000
30%

Corporate Tax:

Standard rate
30%
Minimum turnover‑tax if profits < turnover/30
1 % of turnover

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

18%

حساب الضريبة في Burundi
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Burundi عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

Written in Kirundi, French or English, signed by both parties, and detailing job, salary, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits.

Register with INSS

Enrol each hire in the National Social Security Fund and begin monthly contributions.

Tax Registration

Withhold PAYE based on brackets above and remit monthly to the tax authority.

Collect Documents

Photo ID/passport, proof of address, INSS number, tax ID, bank details and work permit if non‑resident.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Burundi
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Burundi يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • Up to six months’ leave; benefit at least 45 % of the minimum wage 
إجازة الأمومة
  • 12 weeks suspension of contract (extendable to 14 weeks), six weeks post‑birth, paid via social security fund 
إجازة الأبوة
  • Four days fully paid on birth of a child 

Adoption Leave:

  • Not specified by law

الإجازة السنوية
  • Workers earn 1⅔ working days per full month of service (20 days/year) and gain one extra day every four years with the same employer.
12 عطلات رسمية في Burundi
1st
New Year’s Day
5th
Unity Day
6th
Ntaryamira Day
1st
Labour Day
29th
Ascension Day
7th
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
1st
Independence Day
15th
Assumption Day
13th
Prince Rwagasore Day
21st
President Ndadaye Day
1st
All Saints’ Day
25th
Christmas Day

عملية إنهاء العقود

Notice Period

  • < 6 months’ service: 1 week
  • 6 months–2 years: 2 weeks
  • 2–5 years: 1 month
  •  5 years: 2 months

Severance Pay (indefinite contracts)

  • 3–5 years’ seniority: 1 month’s pay
  • 5–10 years: 2 months’ pay
  •  10 years: 3 months’ pay

Serious Misconduct

Immediate dismissal without notice or severance

Probation Period

Employers must state probation duration in the contract; the law imposes no statutory cap on its length.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

نمو سوق العمل عن بُعد _  

تحديات التوظيف عن بُعد في  _

تبسيط التوظيف عن بُعد في _ مع ريموت باس

نمِّ فريقك في Burundi
مع ريموت باس

You won’t find a local entity requirement here, but you will need to juggle social security filings, PAYE, VAT and labour‑code deadlines. RemotePass takes care of contracts, contributions, filings and compliance so you can hire Burundians quickly and keep your focus on growth.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Burundi.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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