Definitive Guide to Hiring in Seychelles

Hiring in Seychelles

Hiring employees compliantly in Seychelles means doing it yourself or using an Employer of Record like Global Expansion. You should be careful using independent contractor agreements in Seychelles so that you don’t run afoul of employment laws. To hire an employee compliantly and offer them mandatory benefits and compliant agreements, you can:

(a) Establish your own new legal entity, banking, accounting and payroll service in Seychelles; or

(b) use an Employer of Record like Global Expansion who can handle all of the details for you.

Labor Laws in Seychelles

Employee Probation Period

Annual Leave in Seychelles

Holidays in Seychelles

Maternity Leave Seychelles

• Female employees are generally entitled to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave. 
  
  

Paternity Leave Seychelles

Sick Leave in Seychelles

• In general, employees are entitled to 30 days of paid sick leave per year, or in cases of hospitalization, 60 days.

Working Hours in Seychelles

Overtime in Seychelles

Termination of Employment in Seychelles

If terminating an employee for just cause, the employer must give the following notice:

• Casual worker: one day
• Worker on probation: seven days
• Any other Seychellois worker: one month’s notice
• Non-Seychellois worker who is also not a casual worker and not on probation: term as specified in the employment contract, or if none specified, one month’s notice

• Severance pay may be due to the employee and depends upon the method of termination.

Notice Period in Seychelles

• If terminating an employee for just cause, the employer must give the following notice:
  • Casual worker: one day
  • Worker on probation: seven days
  • Any other Seychellois worker: one month’s notice
  • Non-Seychellois worker who is also not a casual worker and not on probation: term as specified in the employment contract, or if none specified, one month’s notice

Seychelles Salary and Wages

13th / 14th Month Salary in Seychelles

• Yes (Mandatory)
• There is a statutory requirement to pay the 13th month salary.
• This is equivalent to one month salary.
• The payment is relegated to nationals.
• Some employers may decide to pay the 14th month but that is discretionary.

Immigration Seychelles

• All foreign nationals visiting Seychelles are granted visa free access. 
• They must be in a possession of a valid passport, return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds. 
• The Visitor’s Permit is issued free of charge and is initially valid for up to three months but it can be extended for a fee for a period of up to three months with further extensions not exceeding total period of twelve months.
• Every foreigner trying to work in Seychelles needs a Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP), also known as a work permit. 
• This document allows the person to be gainfully occupied in Seychelles, either as an employee or a self-employed person. 
• Either the prospective employer or the employee, in the case of a self-employed person, must fill out the application at least 10 weeks before work starts. 
• A foreigner cannot enter the country with the purpose of employment before obtaining a GOP.
• Employees will also need a resident permit to live in the country. 
• These permits are typically granted to people who are:
  • Not prohibited immigrants
  • Connected with Seychelles through family or other domestic options
  • Making a special contribution to the country’s economic, social, or cultural life
• Throughout the application process, Seychelles considers certain factors before giving out Seychelles work permits or GOPs, including:
  • The technical or professional qualifications of the applicant
  • The applicant’s reputation, health, and character
  • The availability of local people for the job
  • Protection of any local interests
  • The social and economic benefit the applicant can bring to the country

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Seychelles

• VAT is levied on the supply of goods or services in Seychelles, and on the import of goods or services
• The standard VAT rate is 15%. A 0% rate applies to certain supplies.

Mandatory Benefits in Seychelles

• These are mandatory benefits as postulated by law
• These include probationary period, annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, overtime pay, notice period, and 13^th month pay 
• Statutory benefits also include social security benefits

Payroll Accrual in Seychelles

Country Accruals Additional Information

Description

Probationary periods are permitted.Employers should provide one month notice to employees working under a fixed-term contract if they intend not to renew the contract.If terminating an employee for just cause, the employer must give the following notice:Casual worker: one day,Worker on probation: seven days,Any other Seychello is worker: one month’s notice,Non-Seychellois worker who is also not a casual worker and not on probation: term as specified in the employment contract, or if none specified, one month’s notice.Severance pay may be due to the employee and depends upon the method of termination.

Payroll Accruals Additional Information

Accrued Benefits in Seychelles

Why use Global Expansion to hire in Seychelles

Establishing a branch office or subsidiary in Seychelles can be time-consuming, expensive and complex. With such a robust labor market in place, one must pay great attention to detail when structuring employment because Seychelles labor laws are complex.

The company also has a responsibility to comply with specific employment practices dictated by Seychelles law to maintain its good standing as an equal opportunity employer.

Global Expansion makes it easy for you to expand into Seychelles. We'll help you hire your candidate of choice, handle HR matters and payroll, and ensure that you comply with local laws without the burden of setting up a foreign branch office or subsidiary. In addition, you'll have complete control and direction over your employees.

We enable you to stay in control of everything. Our Seychelles Global Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Employer of Record (EOR) solution provides you with peace of mind to focus on running your company and the security to enter new markets.