Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in Seychelles and across Africa with a proven track record of success with over 400 clients across many industries.
Avoid unnecessary headaches and mistakes – manage everything from a single point of contact. Your dedicated account manager is always available to assist with any queries you may have.
Give your team the tools they need to easily manage their payslips, leave allowances, and other claims. Powered by SAGE, the employee self-service portal will make their lives easier.
Ensuring your operations are carried out compliantly is a must. From country-specific employee contribution to tax policies, we make sure your company is up to code with Seychelles’ legislation at all times.
Geographic location: The archipelagic island of Seychelles lies in the Indian Ocean.
Population: This stable and prosperous archipelago also promotes great educational policies, resulting in a 95.87% literacy rate – leading to a highly skilled workforce.
Economy: Fisheries and tourism are the two main driving industries of the country’s economy, giving it the highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita on the African continent.
Employer Contribution
• 20% of the employer’s emoluments must be contributed to social security.
Employee Contribution
• 2.5% of the employee’s emoluments must be contributed to social security.
Value-added tax (VAT)
The standard VAT rate is 15% in Seychelles – applied to the supply of goods and services both local and imported. Certain supplies are subject to a zero-rating.
Paid Time-Off
Employees are generally entitled to 21 days of paid annual leave.
Sick Leave
In Seychelles, workers are entitled to 30 days of paid sick leave per year. In case of hospitalization, the duration can be extended to up to 60 days.
Maternity Leave
In Seychelles, women are entitled to a maximum of 14 weeks of paid maternity leave. An additional 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave is available should the mother require it.
Paternity Leave
In Seychelles, men are entitled to 10 days of paid paternity leave.
When terminating an employee for just cause, the employer is required to provide the following notice periods:
In Seychelles, an employee may be entitled to compensation depending on the method of termination.
Pay your talents are paid on time and without error! Our team at Africa HR Solutions also provides your company the guidance you need to ensure that your operations comply with Seychelles’ labour Code and tax policies. Over the years, we have played a pivotal role in the expansion of over 400 clients across Africa by providing reliable HR and payroll and cross-border payment outsourcing solutions.
While the content presented on this webpage is accurate as of the time of publication, it is imperative to recognise that the content is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal and/or tax advice. To obtain the most current and precise guidance, it is essential to verify specific details related to employment or compliance with our experts or consult your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). Africa HR Solutions Ltd. explicitly does not offer legal or tax advice. The information provided is general in nature, not tailored to a specific company or workforce, and does not reflect the service delivery of Africa HR Solutions in any given jurisdiction. Africa HR Solutions makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and disclaims any liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss resulting from the use of or reliance on the information.
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