Seychelles Employer of Record & Payroll

Africa Deployments Seychelles offers comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) services across all regions in Seychelles. Our solutions are tailored to meet your requirements, whether you seek full-time employment contracts or fixed-term agreements for local or expatriate hires.

Key Services Provided:

• Work Permits & Local Contracts: We manage work permits under our umbrella and issue local employment contracts.
• HR Best Practices: We provide guidance on best HR practices for setting up employees locally.
• Payroll Management: Monthly tax and PAYE remittances to the Revenue Services to ensure full compliance.
• Salary Processing: Timely monthly salary payments and issuance of pay slips.

Why Choose Seychelles?

Seychelles boasts a robust economy driven by fishing, tourism, and agriculture, along with industries like boat building and beverage production. The nation consists of 115 beautiful islands, with Victoria, on Mahé Island, serving as its vibrant capital.

Key attractions include white-sand beaches, granite rock formations, jungle hikes, and spectacular diving opportunities. Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a highlight for nature lovers.

Quick Facts:

• Population: 99,258 (2021)
• Currency: Seychellois Rupee
• Capital: Victoria
• Languages: English, French, Seychellois Creole
• GDP: $1.454 billion USD (2021)
• Key Industries: Fishing, Farming, Oil Drilling

Employment Contract Options in Seychelles:

Through our EOR solutions, we offer the following types of contracts:

• Fixed-Term Contracts
• Indefinite-Term Contracts

All contracts and offer letters must:

• Be in writing
• Use the official local language and currency
• Include salary, benefits, and termination requirements

Probation Period: Standard probation is one month.

Taxation & Payroll Compliance:

• Taxable Income: All cash earnings such as wages, bonuses, overtime, and other benefits.
• Exempt Income: Employer-covered benefits such as accommodation, meals, and transport (subject to specific regulations).
• Standard Contributions:
  • Employee Contributions:
    • Pension Contribution Fund: 2%
    • Social Security: 2.5%
  • Employer Contributions:
    • Pension Contribution Fund: 2%
    • Social Security: 20%

Working Hours & Overtime:

• Standard Work Week: Maximum of 60 hours, up to 12 hours per day.
• Overtime: Allowed up to 60 hours per month, payable as:
  • 1.5x pay for weekday hours
  • 2x pay for holiday hours

Leave Policies:

• Annual Leave: 21 days per year
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year
• Maternity Leave: 16 weeks paid leave, with 12 weeks taken post-birth
• Paternity Leave: 10 working days immediately after delivery or miscarriage

Bonus & Severance Policies:

• Annual Bonuses: Common but discretionary
• Notice Periods:
  • Casual Worker: 1 day
  • Probationary Worker: 7 days
  • Regular Worker: 1 month
  • Non-Seychellois Worker: Contract-specified or 1 month if unspecified
• Severance Pay: Dependent on termination method

Corporate & VAT Rates:

• Corporate Tax: 25% (general)
• VAT: 15% on most goods and services

Public Holidays:

• January 1 – New Year’s Day
• January 2 – Day after New Year’s Day
• January 3 – New Year’s Day
• April 07 – Good Friday
• April 08 – Holy Saturday
• April 10 – Easter Monday
• May 01 – Labour Day
• June 08 – Corpus Christi
• June 18 – Constitutional Day
• June 29 – Independence Day
• August 15 – Assumption Day
• November 01 – All Saint’s Day
• December 08 – Immaculate Conception 
• December 25 – Christmas Day

Supported Industries:

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

Additional Benefits & Compliance:

• Fringe Benefits: Subject to PAYE tax, except non-cash convertible benefits
• Mandatory Probation Period: 7 days’ notice required for termination during probation

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