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Madagascar

Madagascar

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Employer of Record (EOR) in Madagascar

What you'll learn

Madagascar Introduction

Madagascar is an island country off the coast of east Africa, located in the Indian Ocean. It consists of the big island of Madagascar and some smaller peripheral islands. Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot, and over 90% of its wildlife is native to the island and only found there.

Its economy is market economy and supported by an agricultural industry and tourism, textile, and mining industries.

Employment Terms

The minimum wage in Madagascar is around MGA 200,000 per month, with a standard workweek of 37.5 hours at 7.5 hours per day.

Types of Leave

Parental Leave

Pregnant employees can receive 14 weeks of paid maternity leave, of which 6 weeks need to be taken before the birth. The employee receives 100% of their average salary during this leave, of which Social Security pays 50% and the employer the other 50%. There is no paternity leave required by law in Madagascar.

Sick Leave

Employees are entitled to paid sick leave for up to 6 months, which is paid at the full salary (share by the employe and social security).

Paid Leave

Madagascar celebrates 12 national holidays, and employees are entitled to 30 days of paid time off each year, accrued at 2.5 days per month.

Termination Process

Process

There is no at-will termination in Madagascar, so terminations of employment contracts need to be done with just cause (misconduct, negligence, resignation, and other work offenses).

Notice Period

In Madagascar, notice periods can be complex. The minimum notice period is 1 day and will be increased according to the length of the employment and the employment type.

Severance Pay

In Madagascar, all employees who are terminated due to economic reasons are entitled to severance pay. Severance pay is 10 days of salary per year of service up to 6 months based compensation.

Additional Information

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Overview

Language (s):
Malagasy, French
Currency
Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Capital City:
Antananarivo
Population:
29.6 Million
Cost of Living Rank:
N/A
VAT (Valued Added Tax):
20%

Employer Taxes

19%

(estimated)

★  13% - CNAPS - Retirement Gratuity

★  5% - OSTIE - Medical Contribution

★  1% - FTMP - Human Resource Contribution

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