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Guinea's tax system is managed by the Direction Nationale des Impots (DNI) and applies a progressive personal income tax known as the Impot sur les Traitements et Salaires (ITS) with rates from 0% to 40%, denominated in the Guinean Franc (GNF). The progressive structure provides a tax-free threshold for the lowest earners, with rates increasing through multiple bands before reaching the top marginal rate of 40% on the highest income levels. Employees in Guinea contribute to the Caisse Nationale de Securite Sociale (CNSS) for social security, covering pensions, family allowances, and occupational risk insurance. The employee contribution is typically around 5% of gross salary, while employers contribute approximately 18%, resulting in one of the higher combined social charge rates in West Africa. Guinea applies a standard VAT rate of 18% on most goods and services, with exemptions for essential goods including basic foodstuffs, medical products, and agricultural inputs. The fiscal year follows the calendar year, and employers must withhold PAYE and remit it to the DNI within established monthly deadlines. Guinea's economy is rich in natural resources, particularly bauxite, gold, and iron ore, with the mining sector playing an increasingly important role in formal employment and government revenues. The country has been working to expand its tax base and improve compliance through administrative reforms and digitisation of tax processes. AfroTools provides free DNI-compliant ITS income tax calculators, CNSS social contribution estimators, VAT tools, and comprehensive salary breakdown calculators for Guinea. All tools are updated for the current tax year and offered completely free of charge.