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Talent Wiki - Mauritius

Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Mauritius

Capital

Port Louis

Currency

Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Languages

English, French, Mauritian Creole

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

GDP per Capita

$1,322

Employer Tax

5.5% - 11.5%

Talent Overview

The Republic of Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian ocean which falls under the African continent. They are considered a high-income economy and are one of the most developed countries in Africa. Their economy relies primarily on financial services, tourism, exports, and agriculture.

Major economic hubs:

Port Louis, Beau-Bassin Rose Hill, Vacoas

Skills in demand:

Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Web Development, Healthcare

Local Universities

The top local university in Mauritius is:

University of Mauritius

Ranking

Local: 1

World : 4,448

University of Technology, Mauritius

Ranking

Local: 2

World : 8,649

Mauritius Institute of Education

Ranking

Local: 3

World : 9,346

Universite des Mascareignes

Ranking:

Local: 4

World: 10,788

Mahatma Gandhi Institute

Ranking

Local: 5

World: 11,047

Salary Data

A few jobs in Mexico and their salary ranges are as follows:

Job Title Average Monthly Salary (MXN) Average Monthly Salary (USD)
Engineer 28,000 MXN 1,464 USD
Software Developer 30,600 MXN 1,600 USD
Data Analyst 31,800 MXN 1,663 USD
UX Designer 22,600 MXN 1,182 USD
Project Manager 36,200 MXN 1,893 USD

 

Talent Sourcing Tips

Top Local Job Boards:

JobBoard, MyJob, CareerHub

Number of LinkedIn users:

19,270,000

Top Recruitment Agencies:

ProActive Talent Solutions, Alentaris Recruitment, Michael Page Africa.

Employing in Mauritius

Below are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Mauritius:

Employee Contract:

In Mauritius, it is required to put together a firm employment contract in the local language – in English or Mauritian Creole. The compensation mentioned should be in Mauritian Rupee only.

Probation:

The probation period for Mauritian employees is up to two months. 

Public and Provincial Holidays

Date Holiday Type
1 Jan New Year’s Day Public Holiday
5 Feb Constitution Day Public Holiday
6 Feb Constitution Day Holiday Public Holiday
20 Mar Benito Juarez Day Public Holiday
1 May Labor Day Public Holiday
16 Sep Independence Day Public Holiday
20 Nov Revolution Day Public Holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Public Holiday

Employee Leaves

Type of Leave Time Period Mandatory
Annual/Earned Leave Up to 12 days  Yes
Maternity Leave 3 months Yes

Payroll

Payroll Cycle

Employees in Mauritius are usually paid on a monthly basis.

Minimum Wage

The Mauritius minimum wage rate is 607 MUR to  794 MUR per week set by the government by sector and increased each year based on the inflation rate.

Overtime Pay

Overtime pay in Mauritius is set to 150% of basic pay and 200% of basic pay for overtime on holidays.

Bonus

13th Month Pay:

Mandatory

Employee Benefits

  • Leave
  • Sick Leaves
  • Maternity Leave
  • Paternity Leave: 5 days
  • Social Security

Taxes

Employer and employee taxes in Mauritius are subject to the employee’s monthly income. Social Security contributions in Mauritius are referred to as Contribution Sociale Generalisee.

Employer Payroll Tax:

Tax Type Monthly Income Tax Rate (%)
Social Security <50,000 MUR (private sector) 3%
>50,000 MUR (private sector) 6%
<50,000 MUR (public sector) 4.5%
>50,000 MUR (public sector) 9%
<3,000 3%
National Savings Fund                   – 2.5%

Employee Payroll Tax:

Tax Type Monthly Income Tax Rate (%)
Social Security <50,000 MUR (private sector) 1.5%
>50,000 MUR (private sector) 3%
National Savings Fund 1% (capped at 187 MUR)

*public sector employees are exempted from social security contributions

Employee Income Tax:
Income tax in Mauritius ranges from 10% to 15%, depending on the annual income.

Annual Income Tax Rate (%)
0 – 650,000 MUR 10%
Above 650,000 MUR 15%

*if an individual’s annual income is in excess of MUR 3.5M, an additional tax of 5% on the income above 3.5M will be levied

VAT:
The standard rate for Vat in Mauritius is 15%.

Offboarding & Termination

Employment in Mauritius can be terminated both by the employee and the employer. The employer can terminate the employment on substantial grounds. If the employment is terminated without any grounds, the employer must pay a severance to the employee.

After resignation/termination, both permanent employees and employees on probation must serve at least 30 days as notice.

Severance pay in Mauritius is calculated as three months’ pay for every year served at the organization.

Visa and Immigration

Non-Mauritian employees must obtain a work visa to be employed in Mauritius. Only individuals aged between twenty and sixty years are eligible for a work visa in Mauritius. Foreign employees can apply for a permanent residency permit after working in Mauritius for three years.

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