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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

48hSTANDARD WORKING WEEK

9%PRIVATE-SECTOR EMPLOYER GOSI

6%PRIVATE-SECTOR EMPLOYEE GOSI

30dANNUAL LEAVE

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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 general information, not legal advice or a complete statement of the law. It reflects the legislation in force when it was prepared, and legislation changes. Always seek country-specific professional advice for a specific situation.

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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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Yemen Payroll & Employment Guide 2026

Four key payroll indicators for Yemen