Employer of Record in Seychelles

Businesses can only operate smoothly in Seychelles if they comply with local labor laws including drafting compliant employment contract agreements and meeting taxation and payroll obligations. Learn more about the employment laws and regulations in Seychelles below, to avoid any compliance issues.

Onboarding Process

We can help you get a new employee started in Seychelles quickly, with a minimum onboarding time of just 1-2 working days. The timeline starts once the employee submits all required information onto the Playroll platform and completes any necessary local authority registrations.  

For non-nationals, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) may add up to three extra days. Additional time may be needed for follow-ups on this assessment.

Payroll Cycle in Seychelles

The payroll cycle in Seychelles is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.

One of the biggest risks in global hiring is payroll mismanagement. In Seychelles, even small errors in tax reporting or social contribution payments can trigger audits, fines, or reputational damage. For companies without in-country expertise, the risk isn’t worth taking. An Employer of Record removes this burden by owning the legal responsibility of payroll, executing every step with built-in compliance.

Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Seychelles:

• Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Seychelles:
• Mitigates Compliance Risk: Oversees all legal obligations for payroll, tax filings, and recordkeeping.
• Local Regulatory Expertise: Interprets and applies Seychelles’s latest labor and tax changes in real time.
• Free Processing: Reduces mistakes in wage calculations and reporting through built
• Payroll Record Management: Maintains compliant payroll audit trails and documentation for each employee.

In Seychelles, work permits and visas are essential for employers hiring foreign workers. The process involves submitting applications, providing supporting documents, paying fees, and meeting specific eligibility criteria. The key visa types include the Employment Permit, Skilled Worker Visa, Short-Term Work Visa, and Temporary Work Permit. Employers must ensure that the positions they are filling cannot be occupied by local candidates and comply with local labor regulations when sponsoring foreign workers. Understanding the application process and renewal timelines is crucial for maintaining a legal workforce in Seychelles.

Mandatory Leave Entitlement in Seychelles

The annual leave entitlement in Seychelles is 21 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.

An Employer of Record (EOR) helps businesses manage annual leave, paid time off (PTO), and local holidays across the globe, including in Seychelles. By partnering with an EOR, companies ensure full compliance with local labor laws in Seychelles when it comes to annual leave and time-off management.  EOR providers like Playroll offer platforms that simplify tracking and managing employee time off in Seychelles. By outsourcing this responsibility to Playroll, you can streamline leave management, ensure compliance, and free up time to focus on other business priorities.

Public Holidays in Seychelles

Seychelles observes 13 national public holidays, with some dates, such as Good Friday and Corpus Christi, varying each year based on the Christian calendar.