Global PEO and Payroll Services in Mauritania

Hiring employees in Mauritania requires navigating a system shaped by formal labour legislation, administrative bottlenecks, and complex foreign workforce rules. While the Labour Code (Law No. 2004-017) outlines employer obligations, enforcement mechanisms are often discretionary, and core compliance processes can be unpredictable, especially for foreign companies without an established local presence.

Establishing a Mauritanian entity can be time-consuming, costly, and impractical for project-based hiring or small-scale market entry. Requirements include tax registration, CNSS (Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale) affiliation, local bank setup, and multiple ministry approvals, including for expatriate quotas and work permits.

Acumen International enables you to hire employees in Mauritania without setting up a subsidiary. Through our Global Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) and Employer of Record (EOR) service, we serve as the legal employer, while you retain full control over the team’s functions and deliverables. We manage employment contracts, local registrations, compliant payroll, and immigration where required, ensuring your workforce is legally employed and fully protected under Mauritanian labour law.

Employ Locally. Stay Compliant. Retain Control.

Our Global PEO model allows you to deploy local or foreign talent in Mauritania with full legal compliance. You maintain day-to-day oversight of your employees’ work, while Acumen assumes legal employer responsibilities under a service agreement.

Mauritania Global PEO Services

Drafting and execution of employment contracts compliant with Mauritanian Labour Code
Registration with CNSS (social security) and relevant tax authorities
Payroll processing with proper income tax, CNSS, and supplementary contributions
Statutory leave and holiday entitlement tracking
End-of-contract processing and severance calculations
Maintenance of complete employee records for audit readiness
Immigration support (if applicable): work permit sponsorship and business visa guidance for expatriates

This model is ideal for foreign companies managing short- to mid-term hiring needs, remote projects, or regional expansion strategies without local incorporation.

Understanding Payroll Compliance in Mauritania

Payroll in Mauritania is governed by both the Labour Code and supplementary fiscal regulations. Employers are responsible for accurately calculating and withholding multiple layers of statutory contributions and remitting them on time.

Key components of Mauritanian payroll

Income Tax (Impôt sur les Traitements et Salaires – ITS): Progressive personal income tax applied on monthly gross salary, typically ranging from 0% to 40% depending on income level.
CNSS Contributions: Employers contribute 15% and employees 1% of gross salary to the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale. These are mandatory and apply to both Mauritanian nationals and eligible foreign workers.
Supplementary Contributions: Depending on the sector, additional levies may apply for training, accident insurance, or pension funds.
Payslip Requirements: Itemised payslips must be provided monthly in French, reflecting gross salary, deductions, net pay, and legal contributions.
Leave and Termination Entitlements: Accrual and payment of statutory annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and severance pay must be properly documented and included in payroll calculations.

In practice, compliance is complicated by inconsistent processing timelines, paper-based submissions, and the need for in-country follow-up to finalise remittances or obtain receipts.

Payroll Solutions in Mauritania

We provide a fully managed, compliant payroll service tailored to the local context—whether you’re hiring a single employee or coordinating an in-country team.

Gross-to-net payroll calculations aligned with all current tax and CNSS obligations
Monthly payroll execution, payslip issuance, and statutory filings
Timely tax and social security payments on your behalf, avoiding penalties or audit exposure
Year-end summaries and tax compliance documentation for both employee and employer
Audit-ready recordkeeping to support compliance inspections or due diligence processes
Multilingual payroll support, with documentation in French and English as needed

Estimate Employment Costs with the Global Payroll Calculator

Acumen’s Global Payroll Calculator (GPC) lets you estimate employer costs in Mauritania before committing to a hire. Designed for international HR, finance, and legal teams, it provides real-time gross-to-net salary breakdowns, including:

Statutory employer contributions (CNSS, ITS, etc.)
Employee deductions
Total cost of employment in Mauritania, by salary band or role
Country comparisons for multi-market planning
Budget planning and compensation modelling for projects, bids, or internal approvals

The GPC is an essential tool for reducing financial uncertainty before onboarding Mauritanian-based staff.

Benefits of Using a Global PEO and Payroll Provider in Mauritania

No local entity required – avoid incorporation, tax registration, and ongoing overhead
Faster onboarding – local contracts and payroll setup within days
Compliance-first approach – avoid misclassification and regulatory risk
Full legal cover – Acumen takes on employer obligations and liabilities
Operational focus – you manage your people and performance, we manage the legal structure
Scalable support – easily adjust headcount or project footprint over time

Common Use Cases for Global PEO in Mauritania

Employing project-based staff for mining, energy, or infrastructure developments
Hiring local or foreign workers for NGO or donor-funded programmes
Supporting mobile field teams without establishing local branches
Onboarding compliant local reps to support regulatory or business development efforts
Transitioning contractors to full employment to meet compliance or audit requirements

Gloabal Hiring Solution in Mauritania and Beyond

Acumen International is a global employment infrastructure provider supporting compliant hiring in 190+ countries. In Mauritania, we act as your Employer of Record, navigating local employment, payroll, and immigration requirements so you don’t have to. Our infrastructure allows you to hire with speed and confidence, even in complex or under-resourced jurisdictions.

Start your Mauritania workforce planning today. Use the Global Payroll Calculator or speak with our team to scope your project.