Employee-protective, and procedural
Employment & Labour Compliance in Seychelles
Seychelles employment law is protective and procedural. Termination in particular is not something you can improvise.
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Termination runs through a procedure
Under the Employment Act, ending employment follows a prescribed process involving the competent officer, with the Employment Tribunal available to employees. Employers who dismiss informally lose cases they would otherwise have won. Getting the contract and the procedure right at the outset is the cheapest protection available.
- Compliant contracts, not templates from elsewhere
- Every employer contribution set out before you hire
- Termination procedure explained before you need it
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What applies
Employer obligations in Seychelles
Several are procedural rather than financial.
| Obligation | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Written contract | Required, with prescribed terms. |
| Pension fund contributions | Employer and employee, monthly. |
| Income tax withholding | Deducted from remuneration monthly. |
| Minimum wage | Set by law and revised. |
| Leave entitlements | Annual, sick and maternity leave prescribed. |
| Termination procedure | Prescribed process via the competent officer. |
Employment obligations, contribution rates and the minimum wage are set by law and revised. Yours are confirmed against current rules.
How it works
Getting employment right
Compliance costs less than a tribunal.
01
Establish the framework
Contracts, policies and employer registrations in place before anyone starts work.
02
Budget the true cost
Salary plus pension fund contributions and the administrative burden, so the figure you plan with is the real one.
03
Run it correctly
Monthly contributions and withholding made, leave tracked, and any termination handled to the prescribed procedure.
Before your first hire
What to have in place
Most disputes trace back to a missing document.
- Written contract with prescribed terms
- Employer registrations completed
- Payroll set up for withholding and contributions
- Minimum wage compliance checked
- Leave entitlements recorded
- Working hours and overtime rules applied
- Occupational safety arrangements
- Disciplinary and grievance procedure
- Gainful Occupation Permit for foreign staff
- Termination procedure understood in advance
- Record-keeping to the required standard
- Job descriptions documented
Scope
What is included, and what is not
Stated plainly, so nothing is added once the engagement starts.
Included in the service fee
- Employment contract preparation
- Employer registrations
- Full employer cost calculation
- Payroll set up for withholding and contributions
- Policy documents
- Guidance on leave, hours and overtime
- Guidance on the termination procedure
- Permit co-ordination for foreign staff
Not included, quoted separately
- Government fees and contributions, paid at cost
- Salaries and settlements
- Representation before the Employment Tribunal
- Dispute resolution, quoted separately
- Recruitment and interviewing
- Medical insurance premiums
- Training programmes
- Occupational safety audits
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Official Seychelles authorities
We file directly with these bodies on your behalf.
Financial Services AuthoritySeychelles Licensing AuthoritySeychelles Revenue CommissionDepartment of EmploymentImmigration and Civil Status DivisionSeychelles Pension Fund
Questions
Seychelles employment compliance — FAQs
Can I dismiss an employee at will?
No. The Employment Act prescribes grounds and a procedure involving the competent officer, and failure to follow it is the usual reason employers lose.
What contributions does an employer make?
Pension fund contributions monthly, alongside withholding income tax from remuneration. We calculate the full cost before you hire.
Is there a minimum wage?
Yes, set by law and revised. Compliance is checked and enforced.
Do I need a permit to employ a foreigner?
Yes, a Gainful Occupation Permit, applied for by the employer with justification for the hire.
What leave are employees entitled to?
Annual, sick and maternity leave are prescribed by statute. We set out the current entitlements for your contracts.
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