Mauritius Employer of Record (EOR) & Payroll Services by Africa Deployments

Africa Deployments Mauritius (ADS) provides Employer of Record (EOR) and payroll services tailored to businesses operating in Mauritius. We offer both full-time employment and fixed-term contracts to meet your specific business needs, whether for local employees or expatriates. Through our EOR services, ADS manages the complexities of work permits, local contracts, and compliance with Mauritius labor laws, ensuring your workforce is well taken care of.

Comprehensive EOR Services for Mauritius

As your Employer of Record, ADS assumes all legal responsibilities for employment, including handling local taxation, PAYE remittances, and ensuring full compliance with Mauritian employment regulations. This includes processing monthly payroll, providing pay slips, and offering advisory services on best HR practices for managing your team locally.

With our Mauritius Employer of Record service, you can expand your operations while we handle the back-end administration, from work permits to payroll and everything in between.

Why Choose Mauritius for Global Operations?

Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa, is not only an idyllic location but also an attractive hub for businesses seeking to operate globally. Known for its world-class beaches, clear waters, and multicultural heritage, Mauritius combines a high quality of life with an advantageous business environment.

• Population: 1.27 million
• Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
• Capital: Port Louis
• Language: English, French, and Mauritian Creole
• GDP: 11.53 billion USD (2021)

Mauritius offers a favorable business climate with a stable legal framework, making it an ideal location for international business setups.

Employment Contracts in Mauritius

Through our Mauritius EOR services, we provide flexible employment contract options, including:

• Fixed Term Contracts
• Indefinite Term Contracts

Each contract is in accordance with Mauritian employment laws and includes critical details such as salary, benefits, and termination clauses.

Full-Time Employees typically have access to company perks and benefits, along with tailored training programs for skill development. A probation period of 1 to 3 months is standard.

Taxation in Mauritius

Income tax is levied on all forms of employee compensation, including salary, overtime, bonuses, and leave pay. The final payroll will be issued monthly, ensuring that employees are in full compliance with local tax laws.

Tax-exempt income includes interest, rents, royalties, and compensations paid by special purpose funds to non-residents.

Overtime and Mandatory Contributions

• Standard Working Hours: 45 hours per week (9 hours a day for five days or 8 hours a day for six days)
• Overtime: Paid at 1.5x normal salary for regular overtime, and 2x for public holidays

Employee Contributions:

• Social Security Fund (CNaPS): 1.5%
• National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM): 1.5%
• National Pension Fund (CNAPS): 1.5% (for employees earning over MUR 25,000)

Employer Contributions:

• Social Security (CNaPS): 2.5%
• National Health Insurance (CNAM): 2.5%
• National Employment Fund (FNEF): 1.5% (for employees earning over MUR 25,000)

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Mauritius offers fully paid maternity leave of up to 14 weeks (98 days) for employees who have worked for at least 12 months. Paternity leave is also available, with up to 5 days of paid leave for fathers who meet certain requirements.

Annual Leave and Bonuses

• Annual Leave: 20 days of full pay annually
• Sick Leave: Up to 15 days per year
• Bonus: Not mandatory but typically paid annually based on the employee’s salary and length of service. Employees earning MUR 100,000 or less typically receive a bonus of 1/12 of their annual earnings.

Gratuity and Severance Payments

Employees who have worked for at least 12 months are entitled to gratuity or severance payments based on their earnings and the nature of their termination.

• For employees earning MUR 100,000 or less: 1/12 of their annual salary
• For employees earning more: A calculation based on their salary for December, multiplied by the number of months worked during the year

Fringe Benefits

Employers can offer fringe benefits (e.g., mobile phone expenses, transport), though they are subject to PAYE tax unless they cannot be converted into cash.

13th Month Pay

Mauritius mandates a 13th-month salary for employees who have worked the full year. This must be paid before December 25th and is typically calculated as 1/12 of the annual earnings.

Corporate and VAT Rates in Mauritius

• Corporate Tax Rate: 15%
• VAT/Sales Tax: 15% on most goods and services

Public Holidays in Mauritius

• January 1 – New Year’s Day
• January 2 – New Year’s Holiday
• January 3 – New Year’s Holiday
• January 22 – Chinese Spring Festival
• February 01 – Abolition of Slavery
• February 04 – Thaipoosam Cavadee
• February 18 – Maha Shivaratree
• March 12 – Independence and Republic Day
• March 22 – Ougadi
• April 22 – Eid-Ul-Fitr
• May 01 – Labour Day
• September 20 – Ganesh Chaturthi
• November 01 – All Saints’ Day
• November 02 – Arrival of Indentured Labourers
• November 12 – Diwali
• December 25 – Christmas Day

Industries Supported by Africa Deployments Mauritius

• NGOs / Non-profit Organizations
• Engineering & Construction
• Government / Development Agencies
• Oil & Gas
• FMCG & Manufacturing
• Private Equity, Finance, Insurance & Banking
• Mining
• Agriculture

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• Contact Us
  For detailed assistance with Employer of Record (EOR) services in Mauritius, including specific payroll and employment solutions tailored to your needs, contact our team at Africa Deployments.