Why Hire in Antigua and Barbuda
Expanding to Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda provides a stable Caribbean location with a fluent English-speaking talent pool across tourism, financial services, logistics, and digital services.
An EOR setup enables you to hire local professionals without setting up a foreign branch office or dealing with complex corporate tax registration.
Employment Laws
Employment Regulations in Antigua and Barbuda
Under the Labour Code, normal working hours are 40 hours per week (8 hours per day). Probationary periods can be agreed up to 3 months. Termination of employment requires valid cause and appropriate written notice based on length of employment.
Taxes & Benefits
Taxation and Employee Benefits
Employers contribute 5% to the Social Security Board and 2.5% to the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS). Mandatory benefits include 12 working days of paid annual vacation (increasing with service), public holidays, and sick leave.
Payroll Compliance & Remittance
Payroll Administration
Payroll is processed monthly or bi-weekly. Employers deduct and remit statutory social security, MBS levies, and Education Levy funds to relevant government agencies.
IP Rights & Data Governance
Intellectual Property and Data Privacy
Works produced during the course of employment automatically assign to the employer under local copyright laws. Data privacy follows the Data Protection Act.

