SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE Payroll Outsourcing
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Ensure your team in São Tomé and Príncipe is paid accurately and on time with our Payroll Outsourcing services. Gain expert support to keep your operations fully compliant with São Tomé and Príncipe's Labour Code and tax regulations.
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- Manage employee benefits easily. Get the support you need to navigate employee contributions in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Flexible Payroll Solutions in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Payroll solutions that adapt to your needs whether you are established or growing in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in São Tomé and Príncipe and across Africa with a proven track record of success with over 400 clients across many industries.
A single point of contact
Avoid unnecessary headaches and mistakes – manage everything from a single point of contact. Your dedicated account manager is always available to assist with any queries you may have.
Self service portal for your talents in São Tomé and Príncipe
Give your team the tools they need to easily manage their payslips, leave allowances, and other claims. Powered by SAGE, the employee self-service portal will make their lives easier.
100% Compliant payroll operations
Ensuring your operations are carried out compliantly is a must. From country-specific employee contribution to tax policies, we make sure your company is up to code with São Tomé and Príncipe’s legislation at all times.
Sao Tome and Principe Country Overview
Geographic location: Sao Tome and Principe is an island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea off the western coast of Central Africa.
Population: Sao Tome and Principe counts a modest population of around 223,364 inhabitants – most of which speak Portuguese (at roughly 98.4%)
Economy: Agriculture, farming, and industry represent an important part of the country’s GDP. The Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is a lower middle-income country, with a relatively fragile economy.
Payroll in Sao Tome and Principe - What You Should Know
- Population: 223,364
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $547,092,915
- GDP Growth (April 2021): 1.8%
- Inflation, consumer prices: 7.9%
- Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 10%
- Unemployment Rate: 15.9%
- Capital: São Tomé
- Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe dobra
- Languages: Portuguese
Employer Contribution
- 8.00% of the employee’s emoluments must be contributed to social security.
Employee Contribution
- 6.00% of the employee’s emoluments must be contributed to social security.
Value-added tax (VAT)
The proposed standard VAT rate is 10% in Sao Tome and Principe.
Paid Time-Off
Employees in Sao Tome and Principe are generally entitled to 26 days of paid annual leave.
Sick Leave
In Sao Tome and Principe, workers can receive up to 360 days of sick leave.
Maternity Leave
In Sao Tome and Principe, women are entitled to a maximum of 60 days of paid maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
There is no statutory paternity leave in Sao Tome and Principe.
In Sao Tome and Principe, the required notice period for termination is 1 month regardless of the employee’s seniority.
Employees in Sao Tome and Principe are entitled to severance pay – generally one month’s salary for each consecutive year of service.
- New Year’s Day (1st January)
- Martyrs’ Day (3rd February)
- Labor Day (1st May)
- Independence Day (12th July)
- Armed Forces Day (6th September)
- Agricultural Reform Day (30th September)
- São Tomé Day (21st December)
- Christmas Day (25th December)
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Pay your talents are paid on time and without error! Our team at Africa HR Solutions also provides your company the guidance you need to ensure that your operations comply with São Tomé and Príncipe’s labour Code and tax policies. Over the years, we have played a pivotal role in the expansion of over 400 clients across Africa by providing reliable HR and payroll and cross-border payment outsourcing solutions.
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