Employers hosting employees at Madeinmada must adhere to and respect the holidays and public holidays officially published in Madagascar
Public holidays in Madagascar are published by decree by the Malagasy government at the beginning of each year, however, here is the provisional list of 14 days
Learn more about public holidays and paid leave? Contact Madeinmada: Employer of record
Here below the list of public holidays in Madagascar: 2025
- 01 January | Wednesday : New year's day
- 08 March | Saturday : International Women's Day
- 29 March | Saturday : Martyrs' Day (1947 uprising)
- 31 March | Monday : Eid al-Fitr (Muslims)
- 20 April | Sunday : Easter
- 21 April | Lundi : Easter Monday
- 01 May | Thursday : Labor Day
- 29 May | Thursday : Ascension Day
- 08 June | Sunday : Pentecost
- 09 June | Monday : Whit Monday
- 26 June | Thursday : Independence Day
- 15 August | Friday : Assumption
- 01 November | Saturday : All Saints' Day
- 25 Décember | Thursday : Christmas
Payroll Service Madagascar
Employer of Record and Payroll and Employment Organization, employee portage and payment. True support at every stage of the employee lifecycle - from hiring to retirement - Employee compensation, taxes, social and employer contributions, benefits, insurance coverage, severance pay, expense reimbursement
Services
The team aims to ensure 100% compliance with local laws and legislations and keep each and every partner updated for any changes. Our Services listed below are real Solutions to companies and ngos for their mid or long term projects in Madagascar
Payroll Services Madagascar
Process Payroll Calculations, payroll tax statements, Monthly, Quarterely, Yearly taxes, Employee and Employer contributions, handling of deposits and withdrawals for your employees, Expenses reimbursment, Insurance handling, reporting
Employer of Record (EOR)
MADEINMADA is the legal employer of your workers and handle all aspects of compliance from the onboarding to the termination. Handling the employment contract. Processing payroll. Filing employer social contributions. Filing employee taxes
Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
As a co-employer MADEINMADA provides real engagement for your business. Our PEO services will allow you to outsource important HR functions. We take some important responsibilities and add real value to your business and activities in order to enhance your bottom line
Employee and Contractor Recruitment
Short-term, mid-term, long-term assignment? Hire an employee or a contractor? Let us help you with quicker hiring and onboarding. We source, we screen, we interview. We handle the short-listing process and you decide the right people for your organization
Running Projects
Our valuable clients, hand in hand with us
Cossel Staffing and Recruiting
Cossel is a recruitment agency bringing together appropriate clients and candidates in the IT and Financial sector.
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Nutreco | Feeding the future
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide.
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EasyHire | Paving your path to success
Easy Hire is a premier recruitment consultancy specializing in the identification and placement of highly qualified professionals and executives within the financial, IT, and sales sectors.
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Epoca | Le futur de la santé à vos côtés
Allowing elderly people to age at home, in the best possible conditions while making daily life easier for caregivers and carers.
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Payroll management in Madagascar : Obligations and Adapted Solutions
Get to know more about payroll componemts and labour code in Madagascar...
IRSA - Tax on Salary - Income Tax
Impôt sur le Revenu Salarial, withhold and paid by the employer
CNAPS - Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale
Family benefits, Work accidents and occupational diseases, Retirement
FMFP - Training Contributions
Fonds Malgache de Formation Professionnelle
OSTIE - Employee Health Coverage
Organisation Sanitaire Inter-entreprise d'Antananarivo
FUNHECE - Service Médical Inter Entreprise
Employee Health Coverage, Funds Health Center, FUNRECO Group
Exchange rates - Banky Foibe (Central Bank)
Currency daily Exchange Rates - EUR/USD/GBP to MGA Salary payment
Monthly Payslip delivery to employees -
Signed proof of salary payment - Payment note
Employee Health Insurance Coverage
Employee benefits - Health coverage for employees and families
Expenses Reimbursment - Overheads Management
Employees prepaid expenses coverred by the company
Compensation and Severance Payment
because of a layoff, dismissal or retirement
Madagascar Holidays 2025
14 days of holidays
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the minimum salary in Madagascar?
Applicable from March 1, 2024, the minimum salary in Madagascar is 262,680 MGA per month
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What is the payroll frequency in Madagascar?
For workers/employees on monthly basis, the payroll is once a month with optional mid-month advance
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In which currency the salaries and wages are paid in Madagascar?
Salaries and wages should be paid in Ariary (MGA - Malagasy Ariary) and to a local bank account
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What is the tax rate applicable in Madagascar for the salary income?
For the installment above 600,000 Ar, the tax rate is 20%. For installment 500,000 Ar - 600,000 Ar, 15%. For the installment 400,000 Ar - 500,000 Ar, 10%. For the installment 350,000 Ar - 400,000 Ar, 5%. For the installment 0 Ar - 350,000 Ar, 0%.
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What are the social contributions in Madagascar?
for the calculation of social charges, the salary is capped at 8 times the minimum salary
CNAPS retirement: salary share: 1% of gross salary - employer's share: 13% of gross salary
OSTIE Health: salary share: 1% of gross salary - employer's share: 5% of gross salary
FMFP professional training: salary share: 0% of gross salary - employer's share: 1% of gross salary -
What are common employees advantage in Madagascar ?
Companies offer mainly health insurance to the employee and his family members and 13th month salary
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What are the basic holidays in Madagascar?
01 January - New Year's Day, 29 March - Martyrs' Day, Easter Monday, Eid al-Fitr, 01 May - Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 26 June - Independence Day, Eid al-Adha, 15 August - Assumption of Mary, 01 November - All Saints' Day, 25 December - Christmas Day. (12 days)