How To Hire New Remote Employees | Seychelles

Seychelles has a population of 99,335 people. It has the highest GDP in Africa ($12.3 billion) and is highly dependent on fisheries and tourism. However, in terms of nominal GDP, it is ranked number 52 in Africa with a nominal GDP of $1.29 billion.

1–2 January- New Year's Day

15 April- Good Friday

16 April- Holy Saturday

18 April- Easter Monday

2 May- Labour Day

16 June -Corpus Christi

18 June- Constitution Day

29 June- Independence Day

15 August -Assumption of Mary

1 November -All Saints' Day

8 December- Feast of the Immaculate Conception

26 December- Christmas Day

Seychelles’ minimum wage rate is SR26.70 per hour and SR 30.78 per hour for casual workers.

Employees in the Seychelles are paid on a monthly basis.

13th Paygrade
The 13th month's pay is the same as the basic wage, thus it does not include any allowances, service charges, or other benefits.

The resident individual tax rates vary depending on annual income as follows; 

0% - for SCR 0-8,555.50 

15% for SCR 8,555.51- 10,000

20% for SCR 10,001-83,333

30% for SCR 83,333 and above

Seychelles personal income tax rate is 0% to 30% depending on a person’s income.

The income tax is paid through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system computed using the personal income tax rates. 

Parental Leave

Every female worker is entitled to 16 weeks of fully paid maternity, four weeks before the expected date of birth and at least 12 weeks after birth. The employees are also entitled to 4 weeks of unpaid leave that might be taken either before or after birth. A three-month notice must be given to employers of the expected due date. Male employees can have at least 10 days if they prove and acknowledge paternity. This leave must be within four months of the birth. A notice eight weeks before birth with the specific leave dates two weeks in advance. Seychelles’ social security scheme pays maternity benefits. The difference between social security and maternity benefits and the employee’s full salary is paid by the employer.

The employer can terminate an employment contract with notice for disciplinary procedures. The employee must be informed in writing and allowed to respond. Disciplinary action can include termination without notice although a written copy must be offered to the employee’s union representatives. 

Notice Period

Seychelles notice period follows the following guidelines:  

• One day for less than three months of casual/seasonal work
• One week for an employee on probation
• One month for all other workers, apart from non-Seychelles employees
• One month or specified notice period in the contract for a non- Seychelles employee