Why Mauritius?
International Financial Centre
Mauritius has established itself as a leading jurisdiction for financial services across the world. Its political stability, robust legal framework, and efficient business environment have attracted many global corporations to set up their operations in the country. Moreover, Mauritius has an extensive network of double taxation avoidance treaties with several countries, making it an ideal location for investment holding, fund administration, and wealth management services. The country's commitment to international standards of transparency, coupled with its strict regulatory regime, ensures that it remains a safe and credible jurisdiction for conducting business. As a result, Mauritius has earned a reputation as one of the best places for financial services.
Stable Economy
Good Governance
Multilingual Population
Internationally Qualified
Global Business
Fiscal Advantages
- No capital gain tax
- No withholding tax on dividends
- No estate duty, inheritance or wealth tax
- Low taxation
- No foreign exchange control
Agreements
Double Taxation
Mauritius has an extensive network of Double Taxation Agreements ('DTA') with countries including: Belgium, Botswana, China, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Swaziland, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe and Uganda. The network provides for interesting tax planning opportunities thereby enhancing the image of the jurisdiction as a tax planning centre.
The attractive concessions provided by those treaties include:
- Elimination of double taxation through tax credit equivalent to Mauritian tax
- Reduction in withholding taxes on dividends, interest and royalties
- No estate duty, inheritance or wealth tax
- No estate duty, inheritance or wealth tax
- Exemption from capital gains
Useful links
Bank Mauritius (BOM)
Economic Development Board (EDB)
Financial Services Commission (FSC)
Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA)
Corporate and Business Registration Department (CBRD)
Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM)
Legislations governing the business sector in Mauritius
Financial Services Act 2007
Companies Act 2001
Trusts Act 2001
Income Tax Act 1995
Business Facilitation Act 2006
Insurance Act 2005
Securities Act 2005
Income Tax Act 1995
Protected Cell Companies Act 1999
Securities (collective investment schemes & close end funds) Regulations 2008
Limited Partnerships Act 2011
Foundation Act 2012
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