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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
Jurisdiction overview: Mauritius
Mauritius is a reputable and regulated jurisdiction with developed international agreements, a modern legal system, and access to African, Asian, and European markets. The country is actively used for establishing holding structures, investment funds, financial entities, and licensed companies (GBC).
Companies registered in Mauritius can be exempt from income tax if certain conditions are met and when using international double taxation treaties. Remote registration is available, and 100% foreign ownership is allowed, including corporate entities and trusts.
Thanks to its transparent regulation and recognition by banks and international partners, Mauritius is considered a prestigious alternative to both classical offshore and regulated financial centers.
Main features of the jurisdiction
Legal system: Mixed — English common law and French civil law
Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR); business is typically conducted in USD, EUR, or GBP
Taxes: GBC companies: income tax rate is 15%, which can be reduced to 3% with tax credit. Authorised Companies: exempt from taxes if no activities are carried out in Mauritius
Reporting: GBC: mandatory submission of financial statements and audit. Authorised Company: accounting is not public but must be maintained and stored
Confidentiality: Information on beneficial owners is submitted to the regulator but not published
Regulators: Financial Services Commission (FSC), Registrar of Companies
Mauritius is particularly well-suited for holding structures, investment funds, licensed financial services (asset management), and international companies operating in Africa or Asia.
Requirements for company founders
Available structures:
GBC (Global Business Company) — a regulated entity with access to tax treaties
Authorised Company — for non-residents, fully tax-exempt
Domestic Company — for operating within Mauritius
Who can be a founder:
Individuals or legal entities from any jurisdiction
One shareholder and one director (may be non-residents)
GBCs require at least two Mauritius-resident directors
Appointment of a licensed local manager (management company) is mandatory for GBCs
Also required:
Legal address and licensed agent in Mauritius (included in our service)
Share capital: typically from 1,000 USD, no requirement to actually deposit
Opening a bank or EMI account
Submission of KYC/AML documents (passport, address, structure, source of funds)
Incorporation ✔ Company name check ✔ Document Preparation:
Constitution (Articles of Association)
Form 1 (Application for Incorporation)
✔ Submission of documents to the CBRD and obtaining the Certificate of 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:
Constitution (Articles of Association)
Form 1 (Application for Incorporation)
✔ Submission of documents to the CBRD and obtaining the Certificate of 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:
Constitution (Articles of Association)
Form 1 (Application for Incorporation)
✔ Submission of documents to the CBRD and obtaining the Certificate of 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
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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.
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