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Capital City
São Tomé
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra
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Timezone
GMT +0
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
Portuguese
Capital City
São Tomé
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra
(
Db
)
Timezone
GMT +0
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
Portuguese
Sao Tome & Principe has a young and increasingly educated population. About half of STP’s 225,000 people are under 18 years old, with a secondary school enrollment rate of 89%.
Sao Tome & Principe is also one of the countries that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, such as rising sea levels, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss.
Sao Tome & Principe ranks 16th out of 19 countries in terms of digital skills readiness, with a score of 28 out of 100.
Businesses can only operate smoothly in Sao Tome & Principe if they comply with local labor laws including drafting compliant employment contract agreements and meeting taxation and payroll obligations. Learn more about the employment laws and regulations in Sao Tome & Principe below, to avoid any compliance issues.
We can help you get a new employee started in Sao Tome & Principe quickly, with a minimum onboarding time of just 1-2 working days. The timeline starts once the employee submits all required information onto the Playroll platform and completes any necessary local authority registrations.
For non-nationals, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) may add up to three extra days. Additional time may be needed for follow-ups on this assessment.
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The payroll cycle in Sao Tome & Principe is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.
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In São Tomé & Príncipe, work permits and visas are crucial for employers looking to hire foreign workers. The application process requires submitting documentation, paying fees, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The key work visas available include the Temporary Work Visa, Permanent Work Visa, Specialized Professional Visa, and Investment Work Visa. Employers must follow specific steps to sponsor foreign employees, manage renewals, and ensure all legal requirements are met for successful employment in the country.
The annual leave entitlement in Sao Tome & Principe is 30 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.
An Employer of Record (EOR) helps businesses manage annual leave, paid time off (PTO), and local holidays across the globe, including in Sao Tome & Principe. By partnering with an EOR, companies ensure full compliance with local labor laws in Sao Tome & Principe when it comes to annual leave and time-off management. EOR providers like Playroll offer platforms that simplify tracking and managing employee time off in Sao Tome & Principe. By outsourcing this responsibility to Playroll, you can streamline leave management, ensure compliance, and free up time to focus on other business priorities.
São Tomé and Príncipe observes 8 national public holidays.
Disclaimer
THIS CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. You should always consult with and rely on your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). Playroll does not provide legal or tax advice. The information is general and not tailored to a specific company or workforce and does not reflect Playroll’s product delivery in any given jurisdiction. Playroll makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and shall have no liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss caused by use of, or reliance on, the information.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jesse Weisz
Jesse is an experienced R&D Analyst at Playroll, a leading Employer of Record (EOR) provider. With a strong background in data analysis and market research, Jesse specializes in identifying emerging trends and driving innovation in global HR solutions. She is an all-rounder, critical thinker and success-seeker (often inextricably linked to being a late-night tea drinker).
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