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Cuba
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Cuba
(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)
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Cuba is located in the Caribbean Sea. It is home to over 11 million people, making it the most populous country in the Caribbean. Cuba’s GDP represents 0.09% of the world economy and is expected to reach 97.30 USD Billion in 2022. The Cuban economy is a mixed and centrally-planned economy, with state-owned enterprises accounting for most of the country’s GDP.
Major economic Cities
Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey, Holguín
Skills in demand
Healthcare, Tourism, Manufacturing, Education, Technology

Salary Data
Some common jobs in Cuba with average monthly salary are as follows;
Employing in Cuba
With its well-educated workforce and proximity to developed countries, Cuba has long been an attractive destination for investors. However, the Cuban government imposes strict controls on businesses operating in the country. Here are some vital labor laws an employer should know.
Public and Provincial Holidays
Leave Information
In Cuba, the employment contract is known as a “Contrato de Servicio de Fuerza de Trabajo” or “Workforce Service Contract.” Cuba recognizes written and verbal contracts. In the case of verbal agreements, it is valid for 90 days and must be formalized on paper after.
According to section 622, paragraph 3 of the German Civil Code, the maximum duration for a probation period is six months.
There is no mandatory law about 13th-month pay.
The employer is obliged to provide food and adequate accommodation, where appropriate
Workers are paid monthly.
Based on the Occupational group, the minimum wage in Cuba ranges from CUP 2,100 to CUP 6,310 for 40 hours of work per week. Similarly, for 44 hours per week, the minimum wage ranges from CUP 1,910 to CUP 5,735.
The typical workweek is forty-four hours per week, eight hours per day.
The law doesn’t prohibit mandatory overtime but limits it to 16 hours per week and 160 per year.
Overtime pay is in cash or extra rest time. Workers who must work on a holiday or rest day are paid a 100% premium.
There is no statutory law for employer deductions.
There is no statutory law for employee deductions.
| Tax Rate | Contribution |
| Up to CUP 10,000 | 15% |
| CUP 10,000 – 20,000 | 20% |
| CUP 20,000 – 30,000 | 30% |
| CUP 30,000 – 50,000 | 40% |
| Over CUP 50,000 | 50% |
There is no VAT in Cuba.
According to Cuba’s Labor Code, an employment contract may be terminated by both the employee and employer.
For employers, they may only terminate an employee due to:
For contracts with an indefinite period, the notice period depends on which occupation group one belongs to. Below are the conditions and notice period it must follow:
| Occupation Group | Notice Period |
| I and II of the salary scale | 15 days |
| III, IV and V of the salary scale | 2 months |
|
VI, VII, VIII and IX of the salary scale and for those who hold positions that require a medium-level degree as a requirement |
3 months |
| Positions that require a higher level degree as a requirement | 4 months |
There is no recognition of severance or redundancy payments. Still, according to the Labour Code, the worker does have the right to receive the wage for the work performed, the accumulated annual paid vacations, and corresponding to the provision of social security that had been perceived at the time of termination of the employment relationship.
To stay and work in Cuba, individuals have to get:
| Type of Visa | Purpose |
| Cuba Work Visa (D-1) | For foreign nationals who have a work offer from a Cuban company or from a Cuban organization (For technicians and scientists) |
| Cuba Business Visa (D-7) | For foreign nationals who wish to conduct business in Cuba |
Employee Contract 
In Cuba, the employment contract is known as a “Contrato de Servicio de Fuerza de Trabajo” or “Workforce Service Contract.” Cuba recognizes written and verbal contracts. In the case of verbal agreements, it is valid for 90 days and must be formalized on paper after.
According to section 622, paragraph 3 of the German Civil Code, the maximum duration for a probation period is six months.
There is no mandatory law about 13th-month pay.
The employer is obliged to provide food and adequate accommodation, where appropriate
Leave Policy 
Public and Provincial Holidays
Leave Information
Payroll 
Workers are paid monthly.
Based on the Occupational group, the minimum wage in Cuba ranges from CUP 2,100 to CUP 6,310 for 40 hours of work per week. Similarly, for 44 hours per week, the minimum wage ranges from CUP 1,910 to CUP 5,735.
The typical workweek is forty-four hours per week, eight hours per day.
The law doesn’t prohibit mandatory overtime but limits it to 16 hours per week and 160 per year.
Overtime pay is in cash or extra rest time. Workers who must work on a holiday or rest day are paid a 100% premium.
Taxes 
There is no statutory law for employer deductions.
There is no statutory law for employee deductions.
| Tax Rate | Contribution |
| Up to CUP 10,000 | 15% |
| CUP 10,000 – 20,000 | 20% |
| CUP 20,000 – 30,000 | 30% |
| CUP 30,000 – 50,000 | 40% |
| Over CUP 50,000 | 50% |
There is no VAT in Cuba.
Offboarding & Termination 
According to Cuba’s Labor Code, an employment contract may be terminated by both the employee and employer.
For employers, they may only terminate an employee due to:
For contracts with an indefinite period, the notice period depends on which occupation group one belongs to. Below are the conditions and notice period it must follow:
| Occupation Group | Notice Period |
| I and II of the salary scale | 15 days |
| III, IV and V of the salary scale | 2 months |
|
VI, VII, VIII and IX of the salary scale and for those who hold positions that require a medium-level degree as a requirement |
3 months |
| Positions that require a higher level degree as a requirement | 4 months |
There is no recognition of severance or redundancy payments. Still, according to the Labour Code, the worker does have the right to receive the wage for the work performed, the accumulated annual paid vacations, and corresponding to the provision of social security that had been perceived at the time of termination of the employment relationship.
Visa and Immigration 
To stay and work in Cuba, individuals have to get:
| Type of Visa | Purpose |
| Cuba Work Visa (D-1) | For foreign nationals who have a work offer from a Cuban company or from a Cuban organization (For technicians and scientists) |
| Cuba Business Visa (D-7) | For foreign nationals who wish to conduct business in Cuba |
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