Why Hire in Vanuatu
Expanding to Vanuatu
Vanuatu offers a strategic Pacific location with a multilingual workforce fluent in English, French, and Bislama, skilled in financial services, maritime trade, tourism management, and environmental science.
An EOR setup enables foreign organizations to employ local specialists rapidly without navigating foreign company incorporation or direct submissions to the Department of Labour.
Employment Laws
Employment Regulations in Vanuatu
Under the Employment Act (CAP 160), standard working hours are 40 hours per week (8 hours per day). Probationary periods range from 1 to 3 months. Termination rules require valid cause and formal written notice ranging from 14 days to 3 months based on continuous tenure.
Taxes & Benefits
Taxation and Employee Benefits
Employers contribute 4% of gross salary to the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF). Mandatory statutory benefits include 1.25 days of paid annual vacation per month of service (15 working days per year), paid public holidays, and statutory sick leave.
Payroll Compliance & VNPF Filings
Ni-Vanuatu Payroll Standards
Payroll is distributed on a monthly schedule in VUV. Employers calculate provident fund contributions and remit monthly statements directly to the VNPF by statutory deadlines (Vanuatu has no personal income tax on salaries).
IP Rights & Legal Framework
Intellectual Property and Data Security
Under domestic copyright and civil legislation, economic rights to works created by an employee during regular employment duties automatically transfer to the employer. Data security adheres to national privacy statutes.
