Definitive Guide to Hiring in Mali

Hiring in Mali

Hiring employees compliantly in Mali means doing it yourself or using an Employer of Record like Global Expansion. You should be careful using independent contractor agreements in Mali 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 Mali; or

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

Labor Laws in Mali

Employment laws in Mali 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 Mali employment laws and Mali policies here.

Employee Probation Period

• Probationary period should not exceed 6 months

Annual Leave in Mali

• Annual leave is equivalent to two and a half days per month of work accrued, for a total of 30 calendar days per year (working days and weekends included).
• For convenience, this is considered the equivalent of 22 working days per year.

Holidays in Mali

Maternity Leave Mali

• Female employees are entitled to 14 weeks (6 weeks before and 8 weeks after birth) of maternity leave.

Paternity Leave Mali

• The worker shall be entitled to 3 days of paternity leave.

Sick Leave in Mali

• Employees receive sick leave with a doctor’s certificate
• Until a health insurance plan is established in accordance with the provisions of Social Security Code, Labour Code provisions are applicable.
• During the sick leave: -
  • 100% of the employee's earnings is paid during the first year of employment for a period of eight days to three months depending on the collective agreements or the type of employment
  • 50% of employee's earnings for up to an additional month is paid from the second year of employment thereafter.

Working Hours in Mali

• Standard work week is 40 hours

Overtime in Mali

• Overtime is paid at a premium of
  • 10% of the salary, for work performed from the 41st hour to the 48th hours included
  • 25% for work performed beyond the 48th hour
  • 50% for work performed during the night.

Termination of Employment in Mali

In the absence of collective agreements or decrees, the duration of notice period is:

• 8 days for staff paid by the day or week;
• 1 month for the worker whose monthly salary is paid;
• 2 months for supervisors and assimilated employees;
• 3 months for executives and management.

• Employees receive severance pay of 20% to 30% of monthly salary depending on the length of service

Notice Period in Mali

• In the absence of collective agreements or decrees, the duration of notice period is:
  • 8 days for staff paid by the day or week;
  • 1 month for the worker whose monthly salary is paid;
  • 2 months for supervisors and assimilated employees;
  • 3 months for executives and management.

Severance in Mali

• Employees are entitled to the following severance pay: -
  • 20% for each of the first five years of work
  • 25% for each year from the 6th to the 10th inclusive
  • 30% for each year beyond the 10th

Mali Salary and Wages

13th / 14th Month Salary in Mali

• No
• There is no statutory requirement to pay the 13th or the 14th month salary.
• However, there is a seniority bonus that all employees are entitled to once they spend three years in their role.

• For social security tax funds, for both health care and pensions, employees are subject to a 3.6% of their pretax salary while the employer pays 35% of the employee’s gross salary

Immigration Mali

• Any individual visiting Mali must obtain a visa from one of the country’s diplomatic missions unless they’re from a visa-exempt country. Currently, citizens from 25 countries can travel to Mali without a visa.
• The two main types of visas include business and tourist selections with options for single-entry, multiple-entry, or stays for up to six months.
• It typically takes 10 days to process the visa.
• Foreigners seeking employment in Mali must obtain a work permit.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Mali

• The standard VAT rate is 18%
• A reduced rate of 5% is applicable on solar and IT materials

Mandatory Benefits in Mali

• These are mandatory benefits as postulated by law
• These include public holidays, sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, overtime pay, severance pay.
• Statutory benefits also include social security benefits

Payments And Invoicing

• All companies are required to file their tax return before 30th April of the following year
• They must pay provisional taxes before 30th March, 31st July and 30th November’s based on the 35% tax liability of the previous year

Payroll Accrual in Mali

Country Accruals Additional Information

Description

Coverage Employed persons, including certain public-sector employees. Voluntary coverage for self-employed persons. Special system for civil servants, magistrates, and military personnel.

Payroll Accruals Additional Information

Accrued Benefits in Mali

Why use Global Expansion to hire in Mali

Establishing a branch office or subsidiary in Mali 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 Mali labor laws are complex.

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

Global Expansion makes it easy for you to expand into Mali. 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 Mali 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.