Mauritius: Company Formation & Registration
Average Engagement Cost: €12,000
Industry avg:$19,1453% Effective Tax43 Tax TreatiesAfrica-India Gateway
Establish your business in Mauritius, a leading international financial center and gateway to Africa and India. Benefit from extensive tax treaty network, favorable tax regime, and strategic location.
Advantages
- ✓ 3% effective corporate tax rate for GBC1 companies with 80% foreign tax credit
- ✓ 43 double taxation treaties including India, China, South Africa, and major European countries
- ✓ Well-regulated financial center with strong banking sector and infrastructure
- ✓ Strategic location as gateway to Africa and India with strong trade ties
- ✓ Stable democracy with independent judiciary and rule of law
- ✓ No capital gains tax and no withholding tax on dividends to non-residents
- ✓ Bilingual (English/French) and skilled workforce with international business expertise
- ✓ Investment Grade credit rating
Important Considerations
- ! Strict economic substance requirements must be met
- ! Minimum 2 directors required with at least 1 Mauritian resident
- ! Annual audit required for all companies
- ! Formation timeline is 6-8 weeks
- ! Need physical office space and local staff
- ! FSC (Financial Services Commission) licensing may be required
Key Facts
3% (GBC1)
Corporate Tax
6-8 weeks
Setup Timeline
No minimum
Min. Capital
2 (1 Mauritian resident)
Directors
Popular Business Entities
Global Business Company (GBC1)
Setup Time6-8 weeks
Min. CapitalNo minimum
Tax Rate3%
LiabilityLimited
Domestic Company (GBC2)
Setup Time6-8 weeks
Min. CapitalMUR 100,000
Tax Rate15%
LiabilityLimited
Company Formation Process
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with the relevant authority
1-2 days2
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association
2-3 days3
Company Registration
Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate
1-2 weeks4
Bank Account
Open corporate bank account with major banks
2-6 weeks5
Compliance Setup
Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework
1-2 weeksConfigure Your Package
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6 Steps
Jurisdiction, entity, add-ons, urgency, payment & review
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3 Payment Options
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