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Employing in Madagascar

Workers' rights in Madagascar are protected by:

  • The Malagasy Constitution of 2010
  • The Labour Code, i.e. Law No. 2003-44 of 2004

— all of which guarantee equal pay for equal work, the right to individual and collective labour disputes, safe working environments, and protections against discrimination based on age, religion, and race.

Common questions from local candidates during the hiring process will often involve minimum wage, overtime rates, healthcare benefits, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Madagascar.

Minimum wage

Madagascar’s minimum wage is fixed at MGA 168,089 ($42.18) per month for general workers and MGA 170,442 ($42.77) for agricultural employees.

Competitive benefits package in Madagascar

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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Mental health support
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Pension or 401(K)
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Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island & it’s home to a vibrant collection of flora & fauna that doesn’t exist anywhere else on the planet. Think lemurs (remember King Julien from Penguins of Madagascar? ), aye-ayes, sifakas, and even the Malagasy giant rat. Add to that exotic palms, frogs, geckos, and chameleons and amazingly, 9% of all species live only in Madagascar.

This natural diversity should make Madagascar a compelling tourist destination. However, life on the island is not as idyllic as the crystal blue waters suggest. Sadly, Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in Africa and with more than half of the 28 million population living in poverty according to .

The country has a comparatively high crime rate, and the supporting infrastructure is not advanced. Internal travel is difficult because of poorly surfaced roads, flights are expensive and limited to select international ports, and many international visitors stick to guided tours or beach resorts. Corruption, unrest, and violence can be a problem in the country, especially in the capital.

However, the local Malagasy people are known for their warmth and kindness. Doing business in Madagascar can prove challenging and the island is not a comfortable option for a digital nomad but there are expats and global businesses operating (mainly in the textiles, mining, and agriculture industries).

Capital City
Antananarivo
Currency
Malagasy ariary
Languages
Malagasy, French
Population size
28,427,328
Ease of doing business
Below average
VAT - standard rate
20%

Grow your team in Madagascar with Remote

You can pay contractors now in Madagascar with Remote in some currencies (talk to a Remote expert now for more details).

Note that we are busy developing our EOR product to legally operate in Madagascar and provide you with the best possible experience for your team, but we are not yet ready to employ in Madagascar.

Companies hiring in Madagascar are typically required to either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider to employ on the company's behalf. Developing the processes required to manage payroll, benefits, taxes, and onboarding in countries like Madagascar can get complicated fast, especially without localised expertise. If you’re looking to start hiring in a country like this, using a global HR platform like Remote makes it easy to hire workers in full compliance with all local legislation. In the countries where we do offer our Employer of Record product, Remote takes on responsibility for compliance so you can focus on hiring great talent and growing your business.

Risks of misclassification

Madagascar, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Madagascar may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
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  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with
  • Work with international contractors
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  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
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  • Hire without opening a local entity
  • Guided onboarding
  • Local payroll paid on time, every time
  • Built-in security and compliance
  • Flexible, localised benefits
  • Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
  • Dedicated experts for local support