Definitive Guide to Hiring in French Polynesia

Hiring in French Polynesia

Hiring employees compliantly in French Polynesia means doing it yourself or using an Employer of Record like Global Expansion. You should be careful using independent contractor agreements in French Polynesia so that you don’t run afoul of employment laws. To hire an employee compliantly and offer them mandatory benefits and compliant agreements, you can:

(a) Establish your own new legal entity, banking, accounting and payroll service in French Polynesia; or

(b) use an Employer of Record like Global Expansion who can handle all of the details for you.

Labor Laws in French Polynesia

Employment laws in French Polynesia are uniquely suited to the country’s way of life, and crucial to understand if you want to employ local talent in this country. Get the details on French Polynesia employment laws and French Polynesia policies here.

Employee Probation Period

• The work contract specifies the length of the trial period.
• If there is no written contract, the work contract is deemed to be an open-ended full-time work contract.

Annual Leave in French Polynesia

• Employees are entitled to 5 weeks of annual leave

Holidays in French Polynesia

Workers are entitled to paid holidays during Festival (public and religious) holidays. These include memorial holidays and religious holidays (Christian origin).

Here is the full list of public holidays in French Polynesia:

Working Hours in French Polynesia

• The statutory working hours per week are 39 hours
• The maximum working time is 48 hours per week and 10 hours per day

Notice Period in French Polynesia

• This can be agreed in an open end contract between the employer and employee

French Polynesia Salary and Wages

13/14th Month Salary in French Polynesia

• No
• There is no statutory requirement to pay the 13th or 14th month salary.
• There is no evidence that it is customary.

• French Polynesia maintains a high-quality health system and social security scheme.
• Regardless of the level of income and geographical location, everybody benefits from coverage funded by the “Caisse de Prévoyance Sociale” (CPS) serving three plans: employees, self-employed persons and the solidarity scheme of French Polynesia.
• The financing of the benefits provided by the CPS is provided mainly by contributions from employers and employees.
• Deducted from gross wages, social contributions and contributions are payable by both the employer and the employee.
• But the contributions due by the employee being withheld during each pay by the employer, it is the latter who must declare and pay all the contributions and employer and employee contributions to the collection service of the CPS.

Immigration French Polynesia

• Any foreign visitor coming to The Islands of Tahiti is required to have a visa according to the following conditions.
• In all cases, visitors must hold a valid passport.
• Prior to their arrival in French Polynesia, applicants should contact their nearest embassy or consulate of their place of residence regarding necessary travel documents for international travel.
• Short term visas include tourist visa and business visa
• Any foreigner who wishes to stay more than three months in French Polynesia must apply for a long-term French Polynesia visa with the exception of citizens of the exempt countries.
• French citizens aren’t required to comply with any formalities, but for everyone else – even other EU citizens (with the exception of those with very specialized skills) – it’s difficult to work in French Polynesia.
• Authorization to take up paid employment is subject to the granting of a temporary-residence permit, issued by the French state, and a work permit, issued by the territory.

Payroll Accrual in French Polynesia

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Payroll Accruals Additional Information

Accrued Benefits in French Polynesia

Why use Global Expansion to hire in French Polynesia

Establishing a branch office or subsidiary in French Polynesia can be time-consuming, expensive and complex. With such a robust labor market in place, one must pay great attention to detail when structuring employment because French Polynesia labor laws are complex.

The company also has a responsibility to comply with specific employment practices dictated by French Polynesia law to maintain its good standing as an equal opportunity employer.

Global Expansion makes it easy for you to expand into French Polynesia. We'll help you hire your candidate of choice, handle HR matters and payroll, and ensure that you comply with local laws without the burden of setting up a foreign branch office or subsidiary. In addition, you'll have complete control and direction over your employees.

We enable you to stay in control of everything. Our French Polynesia Global Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Employer of Record (EOR) solution provides you with peace of mind to focus on running your company and the security to enter new markets.