* Playroll continues to analyse immediate opportunities and fulfilled roles by recruitment partners, contractors and employers to identify in-demand jobs.

Capital City
Havana
Currency

Cuban Peso (€)

Timezone

CST (GMT -4)

Payroll
Monthly
Employment Cost

Annual Leave

21 days

In-demand Specialties*
Healthcare, Tourism, Manufacturing

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Employees in Cuba

Simplify hiring employees in by partnering with Playroll. Our Employer of Record (EOR) handles hiring, onboarding, payroll, taxes, immigration, benefits administration, and compliance. While you maintain control of day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

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Key Considerations Before Hiring In Cuba

Employing in Cuba requires employers to own a legal entity in the country and manage payroll, tax, benefits and compliance through their own in-country resources. Grow your team in Cuba with our Employer of Record solution, ensuring streamlined, compliant business expansion with no entity.

Playroll allows you to hire employee's in Cuba quickly, easily and we even automate tax document collection, benefits, payroll and more.

Good To Know

Cuba's economy is characterized as a mixed and centrally-planned system, where state-owned enterprises play a significant role in contributing to the country's GDP.

With a robust healthcare system, Cuba has cultivated a substantial talent pool of skilled medical professionals.

The tourism sector in Cuba is experiencing rapid growth, generating fresh employment prospects in areas such as hospitality, tourism management, and associated fields.

Over time, the Cuban government has incrementally expanded opportunities in the private sector, opening doors for entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive.

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Fundamental Aspects of Employment in Cuba

Probationary Period in Cuba

Working hours in Cuba

Overtime in Cuba

Navigating Key Aspects of Payroll in Cuba

has a robust and complex payroll and tax system, and as an employer, it pays to understand payroll process basics.

Fiscal Year in Cuba

Payroll Cycle in Cuba

Minimum Wage in Cuba

Minimum wages and salaries in Cuba

Bonus Payments in Cuba

Comprehensive Overview of Employment Taxes in Cuba

Understanding the tax obligations for both employers and employees is crucial when operating in Cuba's business landscape. This section explains how taxes and statutory fees affect payroll and individual earnings in Cuba.

Employer Tax Contributions

Employer payroll contributions are generally estimated at an additional on top of the employee salary in Cuba.

Tax Type Tax Rate

Employee Payroll Tax Contributions

In Cuba, the typical estimation for employee payroll contributions cost is around .

Tax Rate Tax Type

Individual Payroll Tax Contributions

Tax Rate Income Bracket

Pension in Cuba

The tax-related information provided in this guide is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Reach out to our dedicated team for insights on remote hiring in Cuba tailored to your needs.

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Understanding the Protocols for Termination of Employment in Cuba

When it comes to terminating employment in Cuba, understanding the legal obligations regarding severance pay and contributions is essential. Below is a detailed overview of the key considerations for both employers and employees.

Termination Process

Notice Period

Severance Pay

Annual Leave Entitlements and Company Policies in Cuba

The annual leave entitlement in Cuba is 21 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.

Public Holidays in Cuba

Holiday Date

Paid Time Off in Cuba

Maternity Leave in Cuba

Paternity Leave in Cuba

Sick Leave in Cuba

Parental Leave In Cuba

Cuba's Benefits Built Into Playroll

Competitive benefits package in Cuba

Playroll is committed to providing tailored, competitive benefits packages that are designed not only to attract but also retain top talent worldwide. Our global team of benefits experts build custom local packages to ensure your employees in Cuba's needs are met. Typically our packages contain some or all of the following benefits.

Health Insurance
Pension or 401k
Life and Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Discounts & Perks

Playroll Supplementary Benefits For Employment In Cuba

Make your benefits package in Cuba a talent magnet with Playroll's local plans. We offer benefits that are compliant, comprehensive, and flexible — all at competitive rates. Speak with our local territory experts to explore the localized benefits we can offer you, while you scale your team.

Statutory benefits for employment in Cuba

Playroll allows you to provide localized benefits for employees in Cuba within minutes. All in one manageable online dashboard. If you'd like specific information about our benefits packages in Cuba create an account or contact our global expansion team, today.

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Playroll's Expertise in Facilitating Work Visas for Cuba

At Playroll we're all about empowering employees to work anywhere, making mobility possible for global teams. We sponsor visas and hire the employee for you, so you don’t have to worry about payroll, taxes, and more.

It's important to note, visa support can be complicated. There are many variables that affect whether sponsorship is possible, including one’s nationality, education, marital status, and the immigration policy for the country in question.

Unfortunately, this means we can’t support visas everywhere - with that being said, we handle the entire visa process in-house, and dig into your situation to give you an overview of what to expect if we're able to help with visa sponsorship in Cuba.

At Playroll we're all about empowering employees to work anywhere, making mobility possible for global teams. We sponsor visas and hire the employee for you, so you don’t have to worry about payroll, taxes, and more.

It's important to note, visa support can be complicated and each country has different requirements and legislation. As of August 2024, non-Singapore entities that want to employ an individual in Singapore who is not a Singapore national or permanent resident may no longer use an Employer of Record (EOR) to sponsor that individual for a work permit. Contact our experts for help on how to navigate global employment in Singapore.

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Integrated EOR Platform

Legal and compliance experts are readily available to provide guidance and case-by-case Q&A support.

Accelerated Immigration Timeline

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Accelerated Immigration Timeline

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