Mauritius
Company registration
A versatile jurisdiction with access to Asian and African markets and the benefits of tax treaties
Registration timeframe: 5–10 days
Full set of documents
Fully remote
Mauritius
Company registration
A versatile jurisdiction with access to Asian and African markets and the benefits of tax treaties
Registration timeframe: 5–10 days
Full set of documents
Fully remote
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Advantages of a Mauritius company
Taxes
No tax on income, dividends, capital gains and royalties
Cost
Low cost of company registration and maintenance
Data protection
Owner information is not published in the register
No currency control
Free international transfers in any currency
Choose your plan
Incorporation
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
✔ Appointment of directors, secretary, and shareholders
✔ Registration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) and obtaining the Business Registration Number (BRN)
✔ Appointment of Registered Agent
for 1 year
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Mauritius
for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of legal correspondence
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Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
in Mauritius
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
- Constitution (Articles of Association)
- Form 1 (Application for Incorporation)
✔ Appointment of directors, secretary, and shareholders
✔ Registration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) and obtaining the Business Registration Number (BRN)
✔ Appointment of Registered Agent
for 1 year
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Mauritius
for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of legal correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
in Mauritius
Incorporation
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
✔ Appointment of directors, secretary, and shareholders
✔ Registration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) and obtaining the Business Registration Number (BRN)
✔ Appointment of Registered Agent
for 1 year
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Mauritius
for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of legal correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
in Mauritius
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
- Constitution (Articles of Association)
- Form 1 (Application for Incorporation)
✔ Appointment of directors, secretary, and shareholders
✔ Registration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) and obtaining the Business Registration Number (BRN)
✔ Appointment of Registered Agent
for 1 year
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Mauritius
for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of legal correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
in Mauritius
Incorporation
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
✔ Appointment of directors, secretary, and shareholders
✔ Registration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) and obtaining the Business Registration Number (BRN)
✔ Appointment of Registered Agent
for 1 year
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Mauritius
for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of legal correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
in Mauritius
✔ Company name check
✔ Document Preparation:
- Constitution (Articles of Association)
- Form 1 (Application for Incorporation)
✔ Appointment of directors, secretary, and shareholders
✔ Registration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) and obtaining the Business Registration Number (BRN)
✔ Appointment of Registered Agent
for 1 year
✔ Company registration documents
in digital form
_________________________________________
Legal address
✔ Registered legal address in Mauritius
for 1 year
✔ Receipt and forwarding of legal correspondence
_________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of the document package for bank submission
✔ Opening a corporate bank account
in Mauritius
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before launching your business in Mauritius
The most common types are Global Business Company (GBC) and Authorised Company (AC). GBC is used for international business with access to tax treaties, while AC is suitable for structuring income outside Mauritius and is tax-exempt.
A GBC is a resident company entitled to benefit from Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAs) and enjoys access to a reduced tax rate (3–15%). An AC is a non-resident structure, exempt from taxation but with no access to DTAs and more limited in scope of activity.
Yes, 100% foreign ownership is allowed. All founders, shareholders, and directors can be non-residents. However, a GBC requires at least two local directors.
GBCs are subject to a base corporate tax rate of 15%, which may be reduced to 3% with tax credits. Authorised Companies are tax-exempt if they do not conduct business within Mauritius.
Yes, all companies must maintain accounting records. GBCs are required to file audited financial statements and tax returns. ACs must maintain financial records and submit reports, but no audit is required.
Jurisdiction overview: Mauritius
Mauritius is a well-established international jurisdiction for company formation and cross-border business structuring, combining a common law legal framework, transparent tax regulation, and access to an extensive network of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAs).
Company registration in Mauritius is widely used by international entrepreneurs and investors operating across global markets due to the jurisdiction’s stable corporate environment, strong protection of shareholders’ rights, and opportunities for compliant international tax planning in line with OECD standards.
Mauritian corporate law is based on Common Law, ensuring legal predictability and clarity for foreign business owners, banks, and international counterparties. The jurisdiction offers several corporate vehicles suitable for international trading, investment, and holding structures, allowing businesses to select an optimal legal form depending on their operational and tax objectives.
A company incorporated in Mauritius may be 100% foreign-owned, with no restrictions on the nationality of shareholders. With a properly structured corporate and management framework, businesses can operate remotely without the physical presence of owners in Mauritius, while remaining compliant with regulatory and substance requirements.
One of Mauritius’ key advantages is its status as an onshore-oriented international jurisdiction with a strong reputation among banks, investment funds, and institutional investors. This makes Mauritius particularly attractive for:
Company registration in Mauritius is widely used by international entrepreneurs and investors operating across global markets due to the jurisdiction’s stable corporate environment, strong protection of shareholders’ rights, and opportunities for compliant international tax planning in line with OECD standards.
Mauritian corporate law is based on Common Law, ensuring legal predictability and clarity for foreign business owners, banks, and international counterparties. The jurisdiction offers several corporate vehicles suitable for international trading, investment, and holding structures, allowing businesses to select an optimal legal form depending on their operational and tax objectives.
A company incorporated in Mauritius may be 100% foreign-owned, with no restrictions on the nationality of shareholders. With a properly structured corporate and management framework, businesses can operate remotely without the physical presence of owners in Mauritius, while remaining compliant with regulatory and substance requirements.
One of Mauritius’ key advantages is its status as an onshore-oriented international jurisdiction with a strong reputation among banks, investment funds, and institutional investors. This makes Mauritius particularly attractive for:
- holding and investment structures;
- international trading and service companies;
- asset management and private wealth structuring;
- business operations involving Africa, Asia, and the European Union.
Mauritius is widely recognized as one of the most stable and reputable international jurisdictions for company formation, cross-border business operations, and investment structuring. The country combines legal certainty, tax predictability, and full integration into the global financial system, making it a preferred choice for international entrepreneurs and institutional investors.
Legal System
Mauritius operates under a hybrid legal framework, based primarily on Common Law with elements of French civil law. This structure provides flexible corporate regulation, a well-established judicial practice, and a high level of legal protection for investors, shareholders, and beneficial owners.
Available Corporate Structures
Mauritius offers several corporate forms designed for different business objectives:
Foreign Ownership
100% foreign ownership is permitted, with no restrictions on the nationality or residency of shareholders and directors, subject to compliance with regulatory and substance requirements.
Physical Presence
Physical presence in Mauritius is not mandatory in all cases. Companies may be managed remotely through a licensed Registered Agent. However, operational and substance requirements may vary depending on the selected corporate structure and business activity.
Currency Regulation
Mauritius has no exchange control, ensuring free movement of capital, unrestricted international payments, and seamless cooperation with foreign banks and payment institutions.
Regulator
The Financial Services Commission (FSC Mauritius) is the primary regulatory authority overseeing global business companies, licensed activities, and compliance with AML/KYC standards and corporate governance requirements.
Legal System
Mauritius operates under a hybrid legal framework, based primarily on Common Law with elements of French civil law. This structure provides flexible corporate regulation, a well-established judicial practice, and a high level of legal protection for investors, shareholders, and beneficial owners.
Available Corporate Structures
Mauritius offers several corporate forms designed for different business objectives:
- Mauritius Domestic Company – suitable for local operations and combined domestic and international activities;
- Authorized Company (AC) – designed for international business conducted outside Mauritius, without generating local income;
- Global Business Licence (GBL) – a licensed international company commonly used for holding structures, investments, financial activities, and international trading.
Foreign Ownership
100% foreign ownership is permitted, with no restrictions on the nationality or residency of shareholders and directors, subject to compliance with regulatory and substance requirements.
Physical Presence
Physical presence in Mauritius is not mandatory in all cases. Companies may be managed remotely through a licensed Registered Agent. However, operational and substance requirements may vary depending on the selected corporate structure and business activity.
Currency Regulation
Mauritius has no exchange control, ensuring free movement of capital, unrestricted international payments, and seamless cooperation with foreign banks and payment institutions.
Regulator
The Financial Services Commission (FSC Mauritius) is the primary regulatory authority overseeing global business companies, licensed activities, and compliance with AML/KYC standards and corporate governance requirements.
Available Corporate Structures
Mauritius offers several corporate forms tailored for international business, investment structuring, and cross-border operations:
Mauritius offers several corporate forms tailored for international business, investment structuring, and cross-border operations:
- Authorized Company (AC) – an efficient structure for conducting business outside Mauritius. When management and income sources are properly structured, foreign-sourced income may qualify for tax exemption. Commonly used for international trading, service activities, and holding structures.
- Global Business Licence (GBL) – a licensed international company providing access to Mauritius’ extensive Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) network and the ability to confirm Mauritius tax residency. Suitable for investment, financial, and holding projects with enhanced economic substance requirements.
- Domestic Company – a company designed for operations within Mauritius and internationally, subject to the standard local tax regime.
- Individuals and legal entities from any country may act as shareholders and beneficial owners.
- Minimum structure: one shareholder and one director.
- Authorized Company (AC): no director residency requirements.
- GBL companies: may require local directors, management presence, or operational substance to meet tax residency and economic substance rules.
- In most international structures, shareholder and director residency is not mandatory, subject to regulatory and substance considerations.
- A registered office address in Mauritius and appointment of a licensed Registered Agent.
- Completion of KYC/AML procedures, including identity verification, proof of address, and disclosure of ownership structure.
- Maintenance of corporate records, internal registers, and management documentation in accordance with FSC regulations and banking compliance standards.
Mauritius offers a transparent and competitive tax framework designed for international business, investment, and holding structures. The jurisdiction combines moderate statutory tax rates, an extensive Double Taxation Treaty (DTT) network, and a strong reputation with banks and institutional investors.
Corporate Income Tax
Corporate Income Tax
- Standard corporate tax rate: 15% on taxable profits.
- Partial Exemption Regime: an 80% tax exemption applies to certain categories of income, subject to economic substance requirements. This may reduce the effective tax rate to approximately 3% on:
- dividends;
- interest income;
- international trading and export income;
- other qualifying foreign-source income.
- Foreign-source income may not be taxed in Mauritius where there is no local source and management is properly structured.
- No Capital Gains Tax.
- No withholding tax on dividends paid to non-residents.
- CSR Levy: 2% of chargeable income, applicable under specific conditions.
- Value Added Tax (VAT): standard rate of 15%, applicable to domestic supplies.
- Accounting records must be maintained at all times.
- Annual financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS.
- Statutory audit is required in most cases (with limited exemptions for small companies).
- Annual corporate tax return must be filed, even in the absence of taxable profits.
- Economic substance requirements apply to companies benefiting from tax incentives.
- Full compliance with AML/KYC regulations is mandatory.
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