1. Employment Contract
Requirement:
An employment contract may be verbal or written; however, a written contract is strongly recommended, especially for:
Fixed-term contracts
Part-time roles
Positions with specific conditions
Must Include:
Job title and duties
Salary and payment frequency
Working hours
Start date
Workplace location
Contract duration (if applicable)
Purpose:
Establishes the legal employment relationship
Defines rights and obligations
Ensures compliance with the Salvadoran Labor Code
Serves as evidence in case of disputes
2. National ID (DUI) / Passport
Requirement:
Salvadoran nationals: Valid DUI (Documento Único de Identidad)
Foreign nationals: Valid passport
Purpose:
Verifies identity and nationality
Required for tax, social security, and pension registration
Ensures accurate personnel records
3. Work Authorization (Foreign Employees)
Requirement:
Foreign nationals must obtain appropriate work authorization and legal residency before beginning employment.
Authority:
Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería El Salvador
Purpose:
Confirms legal right to work in El Salvador
Prevents immigration violations
Protects employer from penalties and sanctions
Employment cannot legally commence without valid authorization.
4. NIT (Tax Identification Number)- As needed
Requirement:
Employees must provide a NIT (Número de Identificación Tributaria). In many cases, the DUI number may serve as sufficient identification for payroll purposes.
Authority:
Ministerio de Hacienda El Salvador
Purpose:
Enables income tax withholding
Required for payroll reporting
Ensures compliance with tax regulations
5. ISSS Registration (Social Security)
Requirement:
Employees must be registered with the Salvadoran Social Security Institute.
Authority:
Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social (ISSS)
Coverage Includes:
Healthcare services
Sickness and maternity benefits
Workplace injury benefits
Purpose:
Provides access to public healthcare and benefits
Mandatory employer and employee contributions
Required before or upon employment commencement
6. AFP Pension Registration- As Needed
Requirement:
Employees must be enrolled in a pension fund (AFP – Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones).
Purpose:
Provides retirement savings
Funded through mandatory payroll contributions
Ensures compliance with Salvadoran pension law
Globalli must remit contributions to the employee’s selected AFP.
7. Bank Account Details
Requirement:
Employees must provide local bank account details for salary payments.
Purpose:
Enables compliant salary transfers
Ensures payroll transparency
Supports accounting and audit requirements
Cash payments are discouraged due to compliance risks.
8. Address & Personal Data- As Needed
Requirement:
Collection of accurate personal information, including:
Residential address
Contact details
Date of birth
Marital status (if relevant for benefits)
Purpose:
Maintains compliant HR records
Supports tax and benefit administration
Required for social security and pension reporting