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Hiring in Mauritania ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ท

Small workforce concentrated in mining, fishing and public sector; limited formal-sector data. Employer on-costs run ~15%* on top of gross salary. Here is what to know before your first Mauritania hire.

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Capital cityNouakchott
CurrencyMauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
LanguagesArabic (official); French, Pulaar, Soninke & Wolof also used
Population~5 million
Payroll frequencyMonthly; no statutory 13th salary*
VAT standard rate16% (VAT)
Employer burden*~15%* of gross
TGTC flat EOR fee$699/mo ยท Tier C
Overview

Employing in Mauritania

Employment in Mauritania runs under its national labour code, which sets the floor for wages, working hours, leave, and notice. Here are the essentials before you make an offer.

Minimum wage

  • SMIG MRU 45,000/month (Decree 2022-187)*
  • Sector rates vary*

Payroll cycle & extra pay

  • Monthly; CNSS due by 15th
  • No statutory 13th month*

Public holidays

  • ~10 national & Islamic holidays*

Onboarding & probation

  • Probation up to 6 months incl. renewals
  • Up to 12 months for non-residents
Employer costs

What you pay on top of salary

Employer on-costs in Mauritania run ~15%* of gross salary. Employers pay ~15% CNSS (pensions, family allowances, injury, health), largely capped at MRU 15,000.*

Employer contribution*Rate
Old-age/invalidity/survivors pension (capped MRU 15,000)4%
Family allowances4%*
Occupational injury insurance5%*
Occupational health2%*

Passed through at cost

These statutory costs are paid at cost on top of TGTC's flat $699/mo fee, so you always see the real employer cost, not a marked-up percentage.

Employee-side taxes

Employees pay their own income tax and social-security share, withheld at source. Under an EOR, TGTC runs that payroll withholding for you.

Types of leave

Statutory leave in Mauritania

Annual leave

  • 18 working days/year after 1 year
  • +2 days per 5 years, up to 30

Maternity & parental leave

  • 14 weeks paid (8 after birth)
  • Reimbursed by CNSS

Sick leave

  • Contract suspended; paid via CNSS with certificate*

Other leave

  • Paid family-event leave*
Employment termination

Ending employment in Mauritania

Notice

  • Written notice required, reason stated
  • Duration by category/collective agreement*

Severance

  • ~1 month average pay per year of service*
  • Excludes gross misconduct

Probation

  • Terminable without notice or compensation during probation

Contractor risk

  • Misclassification risk; enforcement data limited*

*All figures are estimates from public sources (2025-26), pending ops verification - same basis as the EOR cost calculator. Not tax or legal advice.

Hire in Mauritania without setting up an entity

TGTC employs your hire in Mauritania on a compliant local contract, runs payroll and benefits, and passes statutory costs through at cost. One invoice, flat $699 per month.

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