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Mauritius
MAURITIUS
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1.3 MILLION
total population in 2021
14.30 BILLION USD
expected GDP in 2022
Mauritius is commonly known as Africa’s Singapore. It is a preferred location for international businesses that like to expand their global reach. The country offers political and economic stability, risk-mitigation opportunities with impressive legal and regulatory frameworks. Mauritius is an economic powerhouse in the region, with one of Africa’s highest GDPs, which is expected to reach 13.5 USD billion by the end of 2021.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 15
When a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, may take the day in between and the weekend off. It is called “faire le pont” or simply a 4-day long weekend.
- New Year’s Day – January 1 and 2
- Thaipoosam Cavedee – January 28
- Abolition of Slavery -February 1
- Chinese Spring Festival – February 12
- Maha Shivratree – varies
- Independence and Republic Day – March 12
- Ugaadi – varies
- Labour Day – May 1
- Eid-Ul-Fitr – varies
- Ganesh Chaturthi – varies
- All Saints Day – November 1
- The arrival of indentured laborers – November 2
- Diwali – varies
- Christmas – December 25
SOCIAL SECURITY AND TAXATION
National Pension Fund
- Employer Contribution: 6%
- Employee Contribution: 3%
National Solidarity Fund
- Employer Contribution: 2.5%
- Employee Contribution: 1%
Income Tax Rates
- Up to 650,000 MUR – 10%
- Over 650,000 MUR – 15%
MINIMUM WAGE
9000 – 9700 Mauritius rupees
WORK HOURS
8 hours a day (5-6 days a week)
OVERTIME RATE
150% the normal rate
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
1-3 months
ANNUAL LEAVE CREDITS
20 days
MATERNITY LEAVE
90 days
PATERNITY LEAVE
5 days
SICK LEAVE
21 days
BONUSES
- 13th-month pay – required
- Year-end bonus – common
*Info is not binding, may vary, and is provided only as an indication.
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