Mauritius offers one of Africa’s most business-friendly investment environments, an English-speaking, OECD-aligned financial hub with a structured employment framework under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019. But compliance is more complex than it appears: Contribution Sociale Generalisee (CSG) contributions, the Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund (PRGF), the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) training levy, mandatory end-of-year bonuses under the End of Year Gratuity Act 2001, and 2024 amendments to maternity and paternity leave create payroll obligations that are regularly underestimated.
Africa Deployments Ltd (a.k.a. Africa Deployments Mauritius or ADS Mauritius) is a registered legal entity in the Republic of Mauritius, incorporated on 29 August 2019 (BRN C19167158), giving your business the statutory depth, in-country accountability, and 48-hour onboarding capability that no global platform can match.
Navigate Mauritius's Workers' Rights Act 2019, MRA PAYE obligations via e-services, CSG tiered contributions, PRGF employer funding at 4.5%, HRDC training levy at 1.5%, NSF deductions, mandatory 13th-month bonus, and Industrial Court compliance; managed through our registered entity.
From Workers' Rights Act 2019-compliant employment contract drafting through to Industrial Court-aligned offboarding and PRGF final settlement, Africa Deployments Mauritius manages your complete workforce lifecycle for every employee (both local nationals or expats) on the Mauritius payroll.
Onboard your Mauritius workforce in as little as 48 hours. Africa Deployments Ltd (BRN C19167158) has been registered in Mauritius since August 2019, is MRA-active, CSG-enrolled, and PRGF and HRDC-compliant, with no setup period or statutory waiting time required on your side.
One provider, one point of contact, and one unified process across the Republic of Mauritius. Africa Deployments Mauritius fully removes the complexity of managing multiple local entities, multiple payroll runs and FX vendors, and compliance requirements across over 50+ African markets.
With Africa Deployments Mauritius, you have one licensed Employer of Record. One registered legal entity in Mauritius. Total workforce compliance from day one.
Legal Entity Name:
Africa Deployments Ltd
Registered Office Address:
The Strand, Beau Plan Business Park, Mauritius
Business Registration Number (BRN): C19167158
VAT Registration Number: 27738392
Navigate the Workers' Rights Act 2019, MRA PAYE obligations, CSG tiered contributions, PRGF employer funding, HRDC training levy, NSF deductions, Industrial Court exposure, Economic Development Board (EDB) immigration requirements, and Data Protection Act 2017 compliance, with in-country HR and legal professionals based in Mauritius
Full-service HR management from Workers' Rights Act 2019-compliant employment contract drafting in English and French through to Industrial Court-aligned offboarding, PRGF final settlement processing, and Redundancy Board compliance on behalf of every employee on the Mauritius payroll.
Onboard employees in Mauritius in as little as 48 hours, because Africa Deployments Ltd has been registered in Mauritius since August 2019, is MRA-active, and CBRD-recognised. No waiting for CBRD incorporation, MRA employer registration, or CSG, PRGF, and HRDC setup on your side.
Accurate payroll in Mauritian Rupee (MUR) with MRA PAYE calculated and remitted monthly via e-services, CSG employer contributions at 3% or 6% of salary, PRGF at 4.5%, HRDC training levy at 1.5%, NSF deductions at 2.5% (capped at MUR 608 per month), and mandatory end-of-year bonus accrual under the End of Year Gratuity Act 2001.
Administrative employer liability sits with Africa Deployments Ltd. Your company is protected from Workers' Rights Act 2019 compliance failures, Industrial Court wrongful dismissal and unjustified dismissal claims, MRA PAYE penalties, CSG underpayment exposure, and non-compliant employment contract risk under Mauritian law.
Occupation Permit sponsorship for foreign nationals through the Economic Development Board (EDB) e-Immigration portal, including ProPass (minimum MUR 30,000 per month, 10-year validity), Expert Pass (minimum MUR 250,000 per month, 10-year validity), and Young Professional Occupation Permit applications, managed by Africa Deployments Ltd.
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Engen Tech
“Working with Africa Deployments allowed us to quickly hire top talent across East Africa without establishing separate entities. Their service is absolutely invaluable.”
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Global Finance Partners
Head of Legal,
Ergos Mining
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Mauritius is a registered legal entity that employs workers on behalf of a foreign business, becoming the legal employer under Mauritian law and managing all employment contracts, Workers’ Rights Act 2019 compliance, MRA PAYE withholding, Contribution Sociale Generalisee (CSG) contributions, Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund (PRGF) employer funding, HRDC training levy, NSF deductions, and mandatory 13th-month bonus obligations, while the client company retains full day-to-day management and strategic direction of the employee’s work.
Yes. Africa Deployments Mauritius operates through Africa Deployments Ltd, a private company incorporated in the Republic of Mauritius on 29 August 2019 under the Companies Act 2001 (Business Registration Number: C19167158, VAT Registration Number: 27738392), registered by the Corporate and Business Registration Department (CBRD) at Port Louis, Mauritius. Africa Deployments Ltd is not an agent, broker, or intermediary. It is the parent company of the entire Africa Deployments group and is physically present, MRA-registered, and fully accountable under Mauritian law.
The Workers’ Rights Act 2019 (Act No. 20 of 2019), which came into force on 24 October 2019, is the primary employment statute in Mauritius, replacing the Employment Rights Act 2008 and the Employment Relations Act 2008 as the main source of individual employment law. It is administered by the Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training, and establishes the mandatory framework for employment contracts, working hours, annual leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, notice periods, the Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund, the 13th-month bonus, and wrongful termination proceedings before the Industrial Court. Every employment relationship in Mauritius must comply with the Workers’ Rights Act 2019 from the first day of employment.
Africa Deployments Mauritius typically onboards employees within 48 hours of engagement initiation. This includes drafting Workers’ Rights Act 2019-compliant employment contracts in English or bilingual English and French, completing MRA PAYE and CSG employee registration, activating PRGF and HRDC records, setting up payroll in Mauritian Rupee (MUR), and configuring NSF and any voluntary benefit enrolments. The 48-hour timeline is possible because Africa Deployments Ltd (BRN C19167158) has been registered in Mauritius since August 2019, with no CBRD incorporation waiting period or MRA employer registration delay required on your side.
The Contribution Sociale Generalisee (CSG), introduced in September 2020 by the Mauritius Revenue Authority to replace the former National Pensions Fund (NPF), applies to all Mauritius employers and employees. For employees earning a monthly basic salary of MUR 50,000 or below, the employer contributes 3% and the employee contributes 1.5% of basic salary. For employees earning above MUR 50,000 per month, the employer contributes 6% and the employee contributes 3%, applied to the full salary once the threshold is crossed. CSG contributions are remitted to the MRA monthly alongside the PAYE return. Africa Deployments Mauritius manages CSG calculation, deduction, and remittance for every employee on the Mauritius payroll.
The Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund (PRGF), introduced under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019, replaced the pre-2019 severance allowance system for most workers in Mauritius. Employers are required to contribute 4.5% of each employee’s monthly basic salary to the PRGF, administered by the Mauritius Revenue Authority. The accumulated PRGF balance belongs to the employee and is portable between employers, meaning employees retain their entitlement when they change jobs. On termination, the employee receives the PRGF balance in addition to any statutory severance due in cases of unjustified dismissal (three months’ remuneration per year of service). Africa Deployments Mauritius calculates, deducts, and remits PRGF contributions for every employee as part of the monthly payroll service.
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) training levy is a mandatory employer contribution of 1.5% of basic monthly wages, payable by all registered employers in Mauritius under the Human Resource Development Act. The levy funds national workforce training programmes and is refundable in whole or in part through HRDC-approved training claims submitted by the employer. HRDC contributions are remitted to the Mauritius Revenue Authority monthly alongside the PAYE and CSG return. Africa Deployments Ltd manages HRDC levy calculation and remittance for every employee on the Mauritius payroll as part of the standard monthly EOR service.
Mauritius simplified its personal income tax structure with effect from 1 July 2025, replacing the former multi-bracket progressive system with three rates administered by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA). Annual chargeable income up to MUR 500,000 is taxed at 0%; income between MUR 500,001 and MUR 1,000,000 is taxed at 10% on the excess above MUR 500,000; and income above MUR 1,000,000 is taxed at 20% on the excess. An additional Fair Share Contribution of 15% applies on income above MUR 12,000,000. The monthly exempt threshold is MUR 38,462 for a single earner. Africa Deployments Mauritius applies the current MRA tax tables to every payroll run and remits PAYE via the MRA e-services portal.
Under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019, every employee in Mauritius with at least 12 consecutive months of continuous service is entitled to 22 working days of paid annual leave per calendar year, comprising 20 days of ordinary annual leave and 2 additional days. Annual leave accrues from the first day of service, is pro-rated for partial years of service, and up to 10 days of unused leave may be carried forward to the following year or encashed at the employee’s option. Africa Deployments Mauritius manages annual leave accrual, tracking, and terminal pay as part of the full EOR service for every employee on the Mauritius payroll.
Under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019, employees in Mauritius are entitled to 15 days of paid sick leave per calendar year at full salary, funded entirely by the employer. Unused sick leave accumulates in a “sick bank” of up to 90 days, which may be drawn upon once the annual 15-day entitlement is exhausted in a given year. A medical certificate from a registered practitioner is required for any absence of three consecutive days or longer, and the employer may request a certificate for shorter absences where abuse is suspected. Africa Deployments Mauritius administers sick leave tracking and sick bank management for every employee as part of the full EOR arrangement.
Maternity leave in Mauritius was extended from 14 to 16 weeks with effect from 7 June 2024 under amendments to the Workers’ Rights Act 2019. Maternity leave is paid in full by the employer and requires at least 12 months of continuous service with the same employer. At least eight weeks of the 16-week leave period must be taken after the birth. Multiple or premature births attract an additional two weeks, bringing the total to 18 weeks. Employees also receive a maternity allowance of MUR 3,000 payable by the employer on presentation of the birth certificate, and job protection applies throughout the protected leave period. Africa Deployments Mauritius manages all maternity leave administration and payroll continuity for every employee on the Mauritius payroll.
Paternity leave in Mauritius was extended from five working days to four consecutive calendar weeks of fully paid leave with effect from 7 June 2024 under amendments to the Workers’ Rights Act 2019. The father must have at least 12 months of continuous service with the same employer at the date of the child’s birth, and the leave must be taken within one year of the birth. Paternity leave is funded in full by the employer and applies from the first day of the amendment’s commencement. Africa Deployments Mauritius manages all paternity leave administration as part of the standard EOR arrangement.
Yes. A 13th-month end-of-year bonus is mandatory in Mauritius for all employees under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019 and the End of Year Gratuity Act 2001. Any worker who has completed a full calendar year of continuous service is entitled to a bonus equivalent to one-twelfth of their annual earnings, pro-rated for shorter service periods. At least 75% of the bonus must be paid no later than five clear working days before 25 December, with the balance due on the last working day of the year. The bonus is calculated on basic salary plus regular contractual allowances and is subject to MRA PAYE and CSG in the same way as normal pay. Africa Deployments Mauritius accrues and manages the 13th-month bonus obligation for every employee on the Mauritius payroll throughout the year.
The national minimum wage in Mauritius is MUR 17,110 per month with effect from 1 January 2025, set by the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations and applicable across all sectors. In addition, a statutory salary compensation of MUR 635 per month is payable in 2026 to every employee earning up to MUR 50,000 per month, bringing the effective monthly floor for a full-time worker to MUR 17,745. Both the minimum wage and the salary compensation are subject to MRA PAYE and CSG in the same way as normal salary. Africa Deployments Mauritius ensures all employment contracts and payroll runs comply with the current Mauritius minimum wage and the gazette salary compensation applicable to each calendar year.
Under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019, the standard working week in Mauritius is 45 hours, typically spread over five or six days with a daily maximum of 10 hours including breaks. Every worker is entitled to a continuous weekly rest period of at least 24 hours, usually taken on Sunday. Managerial and supervisory staff earning above MUR 600,000 per year are excluded from daily and weekly hour limits but retain all other WRA 2019 protections. Overtime beyond the 45-hour standard week must be compensated at 1.5 times the ordinary hourly rate for weekday and rest-day hours, and at 2 times (with a substitute rest day) for public holiday work. Africa Deployments Mauritius manages working time and overtime compliance as part of the full EOR service.
The Workers’ Rights Act 2019 sets a single statutory notice period of 30 calendar days for both employer and employee, applicable to all employees and payable in lieu if either party prefers an immediate departure. Longer notice periods may be agreed in the employment contract for senior or professional roles, but cannot be reduced below the 30-day statutory floor except during a validly framed probationary period. Notice runs on calendar days, meaning weekends and public holidays count toward the 30-day period. The statutory notice does not apply in cases of summary dismissal for serious misconduct such as fraud or theft, or where both parties sign a mutual separation agreement. Africa Deployments Mauritius manages all notice period obligations and coordinates the full offboarding process for every employee.
The Economic Development Board (EDB) administers Mauritius’s Occupation Permit framework for foreign nationals. The main categories relevant to EOR arrangements are: the ProPass Occupation Permit for professionals earning a minimum of MUR 30,000 per month (10-year validity); the Expert Pass Occupation Permit for senior or specialised roles earning a minimum of MUR 250,000 per month (10-year validity); and the Young Professional Occupation Permit for graduates of Mauritius institutions earning a minimum of MUR 25,000 per month (3-year validity). Standard Occupation Permits are typically processed by the EDB within two to four weeks. Africa Deployments Mauritius can act as the Mauritius employer sponsor for Occupation Permit applications through the EDB e-Immigration portal as part of the full EOR service.
The Industrial Court is Mauritius’s specialist tribunal for all employment and labour disputes, established under the Industrial Relations Act 1973 and administered by the Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training. It has jurisdiction over wrongful termination claims, unjustified dismissal claims, breach of employment contract, trade union recognition disputes, and enforcement of statutory rights under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019. All employment disputes in Mauritius are heard by the Industrial Court, not by the ordinary civil courts. Africa Deployments Mauritius aligns all employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, and termination and offboarding processes with Industrial Court requirements and published case law, protecting clients from employment litigation in Mauritius.
Yes. The Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA 2017) governs the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data in Mauritius, including all employee personal data processed in the context of an EOR arrangement, such as payroll records, national identity card details, tax account numbers, bank account details, and employment histories. The DPA 2017 is administered by the Data Protection Commissioner, and organisations processing personal data in Mauritius must comply with its principles, including lawful basis, purpose limitation, data minimisation, and security requirements. Africa Deployments Mauritius acts as a data processor under the DPA 2017 for all employee personal data processed in connection with the EOR and payroll service in Mauritius.
Yes. Fixed-term employment contracts are permitted under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019 in Mauritius but only where the nature of the work is genuinely temporary or project-based. Fixed-term contracts must specify the duration, the nature of the work, and any renewal or non-renewal provisions. A succession of fixed-term contracts used to avoid conferring permanent employment status may, over time, be treated by the Industrial Court as constituting a contract of indefinite duration. Africa Deployments Mauritius advises on appropriate contract structure and manages all fixed-term employment arrangements in full compliance with the Workers’ Rights Act 2019.
Financial services and banking, information and communication technology (ICT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), global business services, renewable energy, tourism and hospitality, healthcare, professional services, NGOs and international development organisations, and multinational corporations establishing their African holding or regional management functions in Mauritius are the primary sectors using EOR services in Mauritius. Africa Deployments Mauritius has experience serving both local Mauritius-based hires and international professionals operating under the Occupation Permit framework across all of these sectors.
Yes. A foreign company can hire employees in Mauritius legally and compliantly without incorporating a local entity by using a Mauritius Employer of Record. The EOR’s registered Mauritius entity becomes the legal employer of record, managing all Workers’ Rights Act 2019 obligations, MRA PAYE registration, CSG contributions, PRGF funding, HRDC levy, NSF deductions, and 13th-month bonus administration on behalf of the foreign company. Africa Deployments Ltd (BRN C19167158), incorporated in Mauritius since August 2019, provides the legal employment infrastructure on your behalf through the parent company of the Africa Deployments group.
Collective redundancy in Mauritius, referred to as “Reduction of Workforce” under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019, requires the employer to notify the Redundancy Board of the Ministry of Labour in writing at least 30 days before the planned termination date. The Redundancy Board reviews the commercial rationale and may object or require modifications. Affected employees are entitled to statutory severance of three months’ remuneration per year of continuous service, calculated on the average of the last 12 months of basic salary plus regular contractual allowances, in addition to their accumulated PRGF balance. Africa Deployments Mauritius manages the full Redundancy Board notification and severance calculation process as part of the EOR arrangement.
The Workers’ Rights Act 2019 does not fix a statutory maximum probation period for employment contracts in Mauritius. Market practice is one to three months for non-managerial roles, up to six months for professional and supervisory positions, and up to 12 months for senior executive roles. During probation, a shorter notice period than the statutory 30-day minimum may apply if explicitly agreed in the employment contract. Probationary employees accrue annual leave and sick leave from the first day of service, and the employer’s PRGF obligation begins on the first day of employment regardless of probationary status. Africa Deployments Mauritius manages all probationary period clauses and performance review documentation as part of the full EOR arrangement.
The Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius is the government agency responsible for facilitating investment, business registration, and foreign national work authorisation in Mauritius. For EOR purposes, the EDB operates the e-Immigration portal through which Occupation Permit applications (ProPass, Expert Pass, Young Professional Occupation Permit, and Self-Employed Occupation Permit) are submitted. The EDB acts as the one-stop-shop for foreign investors and employers seeking to onboard non-Mauritius nationals and typically processes standard Occupation Permit applications within two to four weeks. Africa Deployments Ltd can act as the Mauritius employer sponsor in EDB Occupation Permit applications.
Yes. Africa Deployments Ltd, as a registered Mauritius employer (BRN C19167158), can act as the sponsoring employer for Occupation Permit applications through the Economic Development Board (EDB) e-Immigration portal. This means a foreign national can be onboarded in Mauritius without the client company establishing its own local entity. Africa Deployments Mauritius prepares and submits the EDB file, manages the application fee, coordinates medical and police certificate requirements, and handles all ongoing renewal and dependant applications. Standard Occupation Permit categories (ProPass, Expert Pass) are typically processed within two to four weeks, with the employee unable to begin work before the permit is issued.
Mauritius observes 15 gazetted public holidays in 2026, reflecting the island’s multi-ethnic population: New Year’s Day (1 January), New Year Holiday (2 January), Abolition of Slavery (1 February), Thaipoosam Cavadee (date set by Hindu calendar), Maha Shivaratree (date set by Hindu calendar), Chinese Spring Festival (date set by lunar calendar), National Day (12 March), Ugaadi (date set by Hindu calendar), Eid-ul-Fitr (date subject to lunar sighting), Labour Day (1 May), Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (15 August), Ganesh Chaturthi (date set by Hindu calendar), Arrival of Indentured Labourers (2 November), Diwali (date set by Hindu calendar), and Christmas Day (25 December). Public holiday dates for moveable feasts are confirmed annually by General Notice of the Prime Minister’s Office. Africa Deployments Mauritius accounts for all gazetted public holidays in every monthly payroll run.
Mauritius observes 15 gazetted public holidays in 2026, reflecting the island’s multi-ethnic population: New Year’s Day (1 January), New Year Holiday (2 January), Abolition of Slavery (1 February), Thaipoosam Cavadee (date set by Hindu calendar), Maha Shivaratree (date set by Hindu calendar), Chinese Spring Festival (date set by lunar calendar), National Day (12 March), Ugaadi (date set by Hindu calendar), Eid-ul-Fitr (date subject to lunar sighting), Labour Day (1 May), Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (15 August), Ganesh Chaturthi (date set by Hindu calendar), Arrival of Indentured Labourers (2 November), Diwali (date set by Hindu calendar), and Christmas Day (25 December). Public holiday dates for moveable feasts are confirmed annually by General Notice of the Prime Minister’s Office. Africa Deployments Mauritius accounts for all gazetted public holidays in every monthly payroll run.
Mauritius observes 15 gazetted public holidays in 2026, reflecting the island’s multi-ethnic population: New Year’s Day (1 January), New Year Holiday (2 January), Abolition of Slavery (1 February), Thaipoosam Cavadee (date set by Hindu calendar), Maha Shivaratree (date set by Hindu calendar), Chinese Spring Festival (date set by lunar calendar), National Day (12 March), Ugaadi (date set by Hindu calendar), Eid-ul-Fitr (date subject to lunar sighting), Labour Day (1 May), Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (15 August), Ganesh Chaturthi (date set by Hindu calendar), Arrival of Indentured Labourers (2 November), Diwali (date set by Hindu calendar), and Christmas Day (25 December). Public holiday dates for moveable feasts are confirmed annually by General Notice of the Prime Minister’s Office. Africa Deployments Mauritius accounts for all gazetted public holidays in every monthly payroll run.
