* Playroll continues to analyse immediate opportunities and fulfilled roles by recruitment partners, contractors and employers to identify in-demand jobs.

Capital City
Nouakchott
Currency

Mauritanian Ouguiya ($)

Timezone

WAT (GMT +2)

Payroll
Monthly
Employment Cost

Annual Leave

18 days

In-demand Specialties*
Mining Professionals, Education Professionals, Agriculture Professionals

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Key Considerations Before Hiring In Mauritania

Employing in Mauritania requires employers to own a legal entity in the country and manage payroll, tax, benefits and compliance through their own in-country resources. Grow your team in Mauritania with our Employer of Record solution, ensuring streamlined, compliant business expansion with no entity.

Playroll allows you to hire employee's in Mauritania quickly, easily and we even automate tax document collection, benefits, payroll and more.

Good To Know

Mauritania mainly relies on agriculture and livestock.

Mauritania is the 119th freest economy in the world and is ranked 20th among the 47 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The country’s large iron ore deposits constitute 50% of the country’s exports.

The government is promoting entrepreneurship and small business development.

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Employment

Fundamental Aspects of Employment in Mauritania

Probationary Period in Mauritania

Working hours in Mauritania

Overtime in Mauritania

Payroll

Navigating Key Aspects of Payroll in Mauritania

has a robust and complex payroll and tax system, and as an employer, it pays to understand payroll process basics.

Fiscal Year in Mauritania

Payroll Cycle in Mauritania

Minimum Wage in Mauritania

Minimum wages and salaries in Mauritania

Bonus Payments in Mauritania

Taxes

Comprehensive Overview of Employment Taxes in Mauritania

Understanding the tax obligations for both employers and employees is crucial when operating in Mauritania's business landscape. This section explains how taxes and statutory fees affect payroll and individual earnings in Mauritania.

Employer Tax
Employee Tax
Individual Tax

Employer Tax Contributions

Employer payroll contributions are generally estimated at an additional on top of the employee salary in Mauritania.

Tax Rate Tax Type

Employee Payroll Tax Contributions

In Mauritania, the typical estimation for employee payroll contributions cost is around .

Tax Rate Tax Type

Individual Payroll Tax Contributions

Tax Rate Income Bracket

Pension in Mauritania

The tax-related information provided in this guide is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Reach out to our dedicated team for insights on remote hiring in Mauritania tailored to your needs.

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Termination

Understanding the Protocols for Termination of Employment in Mauritania

When it comes to terminating employment in Mauritania, understanding the legal obligations regarding severance pay and contributions is essential. Below is a detailed overview of the key considerations for both employers and employees.

Termination Process

Notice Period

Severance Pay

Leave Entitlement

Annual Leave Entitlements and Company Policies in Mauritania

The annual leave entitlement in Mauritania is 18 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.

Public Holidays in Mauritania

Holiday Date

Paid Time Off in Mauritania

Maternity Leave in Mauritania

Paternity Leave in Mauritania

Sick Leave in Mauritania

Parental Leave In Mauritania

Benefits

Mauritania's Benefits Built Into Playroll

Competitive benefits package in Mauritania

Playroll is committed to providing tailored, competitive benefits packages that are designed not only to attract but also retain top talent worldwide. Our global team of benefits experts build custom local packages to ensure your employees in Mauritania's needs are met. Typically our packages contain some or all of the following benefits.

Health Insurance
Pension or 401k
Life and Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Discounts & Perks

Playroll Supplementary Benefits For Employment In Mauritania

Make your benefits package in Mauritania a talent magnet with Playroll's local plans. We offer benefits that are compliant, comprehensive, and flexible — all at competitive rates. Speak with our local territory experts to explore the localized benefits we can offer you, while you scale your team.

Statutory benefits for employment in Mauritania

Playroll allows you to provide localized benefits for employees in Mauritania within minutes. All in one manageable online dashboard. If you'd like specific information about our benefits packages in Mauritania create an account or contact our global expansion team, today.

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Visa

Playroll's Expertise in Facilitating Work Visas for Mauritania

At Playroll we're all about empowering employees to work anywhere, making mobility possible for global teams. We sponsor visas and hire the employee for you, so you don’t have to worry about payroll, taxes, and more.

It's important to note, visa support can be complicated. There are many variables that affect whether sponsorship is possible, including one’s nationality, education, marital status, and the immigration policy for the country in question.

Unfortunately, this means we can’t support visas everywhere - with that being said, we handle the entire visa process in-house, and dig into your situation to give you an overview of what to expect if we're able to help with visa sponsorship in Mauritania.

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Employer Of Record Solution For Mauritania

Playroll offers a comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) solution to hiring a local workforce in Mauritania without investing in a local entity. We're not just a platform, but a team of experts supporting all aspects of employment in Mauritania, including onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, contracts, immigration, and recruitment.

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