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Labor Laws in Mauritius

  • Annual Leave: 20 days
  • Maternity Leave: 14 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 14
  • Workweek: 45 hours per week.

Income Tax in Mauritius

Income Tax in Mauritius is progressive and ranges from 0% to 20%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Mauritius

The standard VAT Rate (GST) is 15%.

Social Security in Mauritius

In Mauritius, social security contributions are governed by the Contribution Sociale Généralisée (CSG) and the National Savings Fund (NSF.):

Employer Contributions

  • 3% to 9% depending on employees salary.

Employee Contributions

  • 0% to 3% depending on employees salary.

Work Visas Mauritius

The visas available to legally work in Mauritius include:

Work Permit

  • Required for foreign employees to work in Mauritius. It must be accompanied by a residence permit.
  • Typically issued for the duration of the employment contract.

Occupation Permit

  • A combined work and residence permit is available for:
    • Professionals: Individuals with a job offer and qualifications relevant to their position.
    • Investors: Individuals planning to invest in or establish a business in Mauritius.
    • Self-Employed: Freelancers or sole proprietors.
  • Up to 10 years for investors and self-employed, and up to 3 years for professionals.

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