Open a Recruitment Company in Mauritius

The Private Recruitment Agency Act of 2023 is the main law covering the creation, licensing and operations of staffing companies in Mauritius. With such a modern legislation, setting up such a business here becomes quite simple.

Below, our company formation agents in Mauritius explain the requirements for opening such an enterprise. If you are a foreign investor, we can help you open a recruitment company in Mauritius.

How to register a recruitment agency in Mauritius

The steps to open a recruitment company in Mauritius are the same as for any business, meaning:

• you need to select a suitable trading name;
• you must draft the Articles of Association;
• you also need to secure a local address;
• you will have to open a bank account in Mauritius;
• you will register the company with the Trade Register;
• you must apply for a recruitment license;
• you will need to obtain a tax identification number.

As special cautions, you need to consider the officers of the company who must have specific qualifications. Our local specialists can offer more information on this subject.

As a recommended business form, our company registration agents in Mauritius advise on the private limited liability company.

The recruitment license in Mauritius

As mentioned above, obtaining a recruitment business permit is one of the main stages in opening a staffing agency in Mauritius.

The application for a Mauritius recruitment license implies preparing a set of documents, among which the company’s registration certificate, details about the officers and, information about the activities to undertake.

Apart from these, the license is issued after paying the required fee to the Ministry of Labor, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training. You can rely on our consultants for support in drafting and filing the documents with the Ministry.

The license has a 2-year validity period and can be renewed.

Activities to conduct under a Mauritius recruitment license

Opening a staffing agency in Mauritius and obtaining the specific license offers you the possibility to undertake the following activities:

• recruit local workers on behalf of companies;
• recruit foreign workers for local companies;
• advertise jobs;
• complete marketing activities related to recruitment;
• operate online platforms that can help you recruit staff;
• collect information on potential workers;
• assist people seeking employment;
• carry out administrative work on behalf of employers.

Please note that when hiring foreigners, which under the Private Recruitment Agency Act are known as non-citizens, you must also consider the rules on immigration to Mauritius. For this purpose, you can collaborate with our lawyers in Mauritius who can help you with the legal proceedings.

Key personnel in a recruitment agency in Mauritius

If you open a recruitment company in Mauritius, you can hire more or fewer people, depending on its size. However, the following essential personnel must be working there:

• an administrative officer;
• another person who can control and manage the activities of the company.

Our lawyers can explain the requirements associated with these positions, as well as those of recruitment officers.

Employees’ rights in Mauritius

If you decide to open a recruitment company in Mauritius, you must also be acquainted with the provisions of the Employment Law. Here are some essential aspects to consider when hiring personnel here:

• employees have the right to annual leave of 15 to 20 working days;
• the minimum period of sick leave is 15 days per year for one year of service;
• Mauritius also provides for 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.

Our agents are at your disposal with support in filing for various types of business licenses, including a Mauritius Forex license.

Do not hesitate to contact our Mauritius company formation consultants for support in setting up an employment agency.