Two employees earning exactly the same salary would see their payslip cut in half depending on whether they work in Ouagadougou or Conakry. Burkina Faso levies up to 45% on the highest incomes, while Guinea and Guinea-Bissau cap it at 20%.
KIVIA ANALYSIS
West Africa: Countries where high incomes are most heavily taxed
Key takeaways
- Two employees earning exactly the same salary would see their payslip cut in half depending on whether they work in Ouagadougou or Conakry.
- Burkina Faso levies up to 45% on the highest incomes, while Guinea and Guinea-Bissau cap it at 20%.
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