Economic Overview, Global Bauxite Leader & Simandou Mega-Project
Guinea is the epicenter of global aluminum and iron ore supply chains, holding unmatched mineral reserves and major trans-Guinean railway infrastructure.
Key Economic Sectors
- Bauxite & Mining: World's #1 bauxite exporter (Boké region, SMB-Winning, CBG) and high-grade alumina refining.
- Simandou Iron Ore Mega-Project: $20B+ trans-Guinean railway and deepwater port infrastructure opening high-grade iron ore blocks.
- Hydropower & Agribusiness: Souapiti and Kaléta clean hydroelectric dams powering industrial growth.
Employment Contracts, Labour Code 2014 & AGUIPE Stamping
Regulated by the Code du Travail de la République de Guinée (Loi L/2014/072/CNT).
- Mandatory Written Contracts: Must be executed in French and submitted to AGUIPE for registration.
- Probation Period: Maximum 1 month for workers, 3 months for technicians, and 6 months for executives (*cadres*).
Working Hours, Overtime & Rest Periods
- Standard Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week (8 hours/day over 5 or 6 days).
- Overtime Surcharges: 120% (20% premium) for first 4 hours; 130% for next 4 hours; 150% for night overtime; 200% (double time) on rest days and public holidays.
Annual Leave, Public Holidays & Maternity Protections
- Annual Paid Vacation: Minimum 30 calendar days (2.5 days per month worked) per continuous year of service.
- Public Holidays: 12 official national public holidays.
- Maternity Leave: 14 consecutive weeks (6 weeks prenatal + 8 weeks postnatal) paid at 100% via CNSS social security and employer top-ups.
Social Security (CNSS 18%), ONFPP Training & RTS Tax
| Statutory Institution | Employer Share | Employee Share |
|---|---|---|
| National Social Security (CNSS) | 18.0% | 5.0% |
| Vocational Training Office (ONFPP) | 1.5%–3.0% | 0.0% |
Salary Withholding Tax (RTS): Progressive brackets from 0% up to 25% remitted to DNI.
Why Use an Employer of Record (EOR) in Guinea
- Immediate Mining & EPC Deployment: Onboard mining engineers and project managers in Boké, Simandou, or Conakry in days.
- CNSS & AGUIPE Compliance: Automated management of 18% employer social security and local contracts.
