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Labor Laws in Mozambique

  • Annual Leave: Minimum 12 days
  • Maternity Leave: 90 days
  • Public Holidays: 10
  • Workweek: 48 hours per week.

Income Tax in Mozambique

Mozambique has a progressive income tax with rates from 10% to 32%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Mozambique

The standard VAT Rate is 16%.

Social Security in Mozambique

In Mozambique, social security contributions are mandatory for both employers and employees and are managed by the National Institute of Social Security (Instituto Nacional de Segurança Social, INSS). The contributions are structured as follows:

  • Employers: 4%
  • Employees: 3%

Work Visas Mozambique

Here are the main work visas available in Mozambique:

Work Visa:

  • Designed for foreign workers to take up employment in Mozambique.
  • Typically issued for a single entry and includes residency for 30 days, extendable for up to one year. 
  • Requires work authorization from the Directorate of Labour.

Business Visa:

  • Allows entry for professional activities such as meetings, conferences, or research.
  • Serves as a short-term work permit for projects lasting up to 90 days. 

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