The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) released a communique on 26 May 2021 to set out the eligibility criteria for the payment of the Government Wage Assistance Scheme (GWAS) and the Self-Employed Assistance Scheme (SEAS) for the month of May 2021.
Financial assistance for full month (GWAS & SEAS) |
Financial assistance for half month (GWAS) |
Employers and self-employed individuals working in this sector in Mauritius and Rodrigues
1. Fitness centres and Professional Sports; 2. Horse racing bookmakers (outlets), casinos and gaming houses; 3. Leisure parks, amusement centres, including aquariums; 4. Multi-purpose halls, including wedding halls, theatres and cinema halls; 5. Nightclubs licensed by the Tourism Authority, and bars; 6. Self-employed individuals who are –
1. Employers having their principal place of business in a red zone; 2. Self-employed individuals residing in red zones or having their business activity within a red zone. |
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*Red zones: Rivière des Anguilles, Batimarais, St Aubin, Tyack, Benares, Camp Diable and Bonne Terre
Applications for GWAS and SEAS for the month of May 2021
Employers who are eligible for GWAS are required to submit a fresh application.
Self-employed individuals who operate in red zone areas and who are eligible to apply for the SEAS are required to submit a fresh application through the MRA website www.mra.mu. Other eligible self-employed individuals are not required to submit fresh applications.
You may access the full communique here
Should you still have any queries, you may get in touch with your usual contact person at Andersen or send us an e-mail on info@mu.Andersen.com