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
$11,505
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:
Local: 1
World : 4140
Local: 2
World : 8969
Local: 3
World : 9321
Local: 4
World: 11097
Local: 5
World: 11291
Salary Data
A few jobs in Mexico and their salary ranges are as follows:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (MUR) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 93,200 | 2,025 |
| General Manager | 83,900 | 1,823 |
| Business Development Manager | 70,800 | 1,538 |
| Financial Analyst | 61,300 | 1,332 |
| Business Analyst | 57,900 | 1,258 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
420,700
ProActive Talent Solutions, Alentaris Recruitment, Michael Page Africa.
Below are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Mauritius:
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.
The probation period for Mauritian employees is up to two months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2 Jan | New Year (Day 2) | Public Holiday |
| 25 Jan | Thaipoosam Cavadee | Public Holiday |
| 1 Feb | Abolition of Slavery | Public Holiday |
| 10 Feb | Chinese Spring Festival | Public Holiday |
| 8 Mar | Maha Shivaratree | Public Holiday |
| 12 Mar | National Day | Public Holiday |
| 9 Apr | Ougadi | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 19 Aug | Raksha Bandhan | Hindu Holiday |
| 26 Aug | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 7 Sep | Ganesh Chaturthi | Public Holiday |
| 13 Oct | Dussehra | Hindu Holiday |
| 1 Nov | Divali | Public Holiday |
| 2 Nov | Arrival of Indentured Labourers | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 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 10,875 MUR to 11,575 MUR per month.
Overtime Pay
Overtime pay in Mauritius is set to 150% of basic pay and 200% of basic pay for overtime on holidays.
Bonus
Mandatory
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.
| 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% |
| 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
| 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
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.
