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Yemen Payroll & Employment Guide 2026

Critical: COUNTRY CONTEXT: CIVIL CONFLICT: Yemen has been in civil war since 2015. Two de-facto administrations (IRG/Aden and Houthis/Sanaa) control different territories. Banking system fragmented; currency split. Labour law enforcement severely limited. This guide reflects the formal legal framework; actual conditions vary drastically by region.

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At a glance

Four key payroll indicators for Yemen

48h
STANDARD WORKING WEEK: 9%
PRIVATE-SECTOR EMPLOYER GOSI: 6%
PRIVATE-SECTOR EMPLOYEE GOSI: 30d
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What's in the guide

5 chapters, 5 pages

The opening summary of each chapter is below. Full text, tables and rates are in the PDF.

Social Insurance (GOSI): 2026

Note: Sickness, maternity, and work injury paid directly by employer (not via GOSI contributions).

Income Tax

VERIFY: Actual tax enforcement minimal due to conflict conditions.

Working Conditions & Leave

Severance & Termination

Employees not covered by GOSI: 1 month salary per year of service (last wage basis).

Operational Risk Assessment

Operational Risk: EXTREME RISK: Civil war, dual administration, fragmented banking, severely collapsed currency.

This guide is for general information only; it is not legal advice or a complete statement of the law. The content reflects the legislation in force when it was prepared, and legislation changes. Always take country-specific professional advice on a concrete case.

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Running payroll and employment operations in Yemen

Employing people in Yemen means applying the rules in this guide again every pay cycle: tracking rates, filing social security, running compliant wage payment channels and calculating end-of-service entitlements. Datassist teams exist so you can manage that from a single point.

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