Company Registration in Mauritius (also Trusts)

What are the Requirements for Offshore Company Formation in Mauritius?

1. Certified Copy of Passport
2. Proof of Domicile (certified copy)
3. Bank Statement and Reference Letter
4. Business Plan
5. 3 Year Financial Forecast
6. Curriculum Vitae

We can provide more details and assistance about the above requirements.

1. Free choice of functional currency
2. No tax on dividends, interest or royalty income and no withholding taxes. Double Taxation Avoidance Treaties
3. Low or no income tax, no stamp duties and no capital gains tax
4. No exchange controls
5. Stable political, investment and banking environment, with a well established company and corporate law
6. Open policies for expatriate professionals
7. Enabling laws allowing for access to key region economic blocs, tax treaties and investment promotion treaties to reduce withholding taxes, customs duties and taxes on capital
8. Attractive fiscal policies and administrative ease of doing business
9. Favourable time-zone for South Africans

A company incorporated in Mauritius can be 100% owned by foreigners without minimum capital. However, an individual wishing to start a business as a self-employed will have to register only his business activity.

The advantages of its incorporation in Mauritius are as follows; High degree of privacy protection (through the use of nominee Directors and shareholders). Mauritius company formation permits 100% foreign ownership meaning no local nominee is required. Only one Director and one Shareholder required.

Mauritius is one of the most developed countries in Africa thanks to its free market policies and attractive tax regime, but doing business can be challenging without having local help on board. With one of the highest GDPs in Africa, Mauritius is an economic stronghold nestled within a flourishing continent.