Hire in Gambia,
compliantly,
without the complexity.

Expanding to Gambia

The Gambia is an English-speaking West African nation offering an accessible, cost-effective talent pool across IT services, customer operations, finance, and tourism management.

An EOR solution provides a turn-key framework to recruit local talent fast without setting up a Gambian legal entity or handling complex local SSHFC fund filings directly.

Employment Regulations in Gambia

Under the Labour Act, standard working hours are 36.5 to 40 hours per week. Probation periods range from 1 to 6 months depending on position complexity. Termination requires valid statutory cause and written notice ranging from 14 days to 1 month based on service length.

Taxation and Employee Benefits

Employers contribute 10% to the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) pension scheme, plus 1% to Injuries Compensation. Mandatory benefits include 21 working days of paid annual vacation, statutory public holidays, and paid sick leave.

Gambian Payroll Administration

Payroll is distributed on a monthly schedule in GMD. Employers withhold PAYE income tax and submit monthly remittances to the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) and SSHFC by statutory deadlines.

Intellectual Property and Data Privacy

Under the Copyright Act of The Gambia, works produced by an employee during their contract vest in the employer. Data privacy adheres to national communications regulatory requirements.