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Cuba

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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CapitalHavana (La Habana)
CurrencyCuban Peso
LanguagesSpanish, Haitian Creole
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita6,630 USD
Employer Tax14%
CapitalHavana (La Habana)
CurrencyCuban Peso
LanguagesSpanish, Haitian Creole
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita6,630 USD
Employer Tax14%

Talent Landscape Analysis

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

Cuba map

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.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

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.

 

Probation Period

 

According to section 622, paragraph 3 of the German Civil Code, the maximum duration for a probation period is six months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

There is no mandatory law about 13th-month pay. 

 

Employee Benefits

 

The employer is obliged to provide food and adequate accommodation, where appropriate

 

Employee Contract

Basic

 

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.

 

Probation Period

 

According to section 622, paragraph 3 of the German Civil Code, the maximum duration for a probation period is six months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

There is no mandatory law about 13th-month pay. 

 

Employee Benefits

 

The employer is obliged to provide food and adequate accommodation, where appropriate

 

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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