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Employing in Mauritius

Employment regulations in Mauritius are guided by principles spelled out in statutes such as:

  • The Employment Relations Act
  • The Employment Relations (Amendment) Act of 2019
  • The Workers’ Rights Acts

These regulations define specific provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights for Mauritius’ workforce of 584,000. Employees in Mauritius enjoy protections against discrimination based on age, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, and race.

Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Mauritius.

Minimum Wage

The Mauritian minimum wage is set at Rs 16,500 monthly, inclusive of pay compensation.

Payroll Cycle

For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly instalments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

A 13th month bonus is required by law in Mauritius and this is paid out in December. For workers in continuous employment with the same employer as at 31 December of that year, they are entitled to the payment of a bonus equivalent to one twelfth of their yearly earnings.

The bonus should be paid by the employer as follows:

A worker is regarded as an employee whose basic wage does not exceed Rs 100,000 in a month. For persons earning above Rs 100,000 in a month, the calculation of the end of year bonus is based on monthly basic pay, rather than earnings.

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Competitive benefits package in Mauritius

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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Mental health support
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Pension or 401(K)
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Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

Ranked as the most peaceful African nation, Mauritius fosters a prominent welfare state that offers universal healthcare, free education, and free public transport— all of which serve to make it one of Africa’s most socially advanced nations.

Capital City
Port Louis
Currency
Mauritian rupee
Languages
Mauritian Creole, French, English
Population size
1,265,475
Ease of doing business
Very easy
VAT - standard rate
15%

Grow your team in Mauritius with Remote

Want to employ workers in Mauritius? Companies hiring in Mauritius are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in Mauritius and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Mauritius team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Mauritius. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Risks of misclassification

Mauritius, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Mauritius may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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Transparent Pricing in Mauritius

Payroll

27

per employee/month
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  • Simple self-service platform
  • Personalised support from dedicated specialists
  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
  • Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution
Contractor Management

27

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  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with
  • Work with international contractors
  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
  • Transparent payments with complete visibility
Employer of Record

645 550

per employee/month
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  • Hire without opening a local entity
  • Guided onboarding
  • Local payroll paid on time, every time
  • Built-in security and compliance
  • Flexible, localised benefits
  • Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
  • Dedicated experts for local support