Mauritius is one of Africa's premier financial centres – stable, well-regulated and with an extensive network of double taxation treaties. Here is a detailed overview of the legal structures available to foreign entrepreneurs.
On local income. No capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, no wealth tax.
Double taxation agreements with over 50 countries, including Germany and Austria.
English-based legal system. Reliable, transparent and internationally recognised.
Strategic location for investments into Sub-Saharan Africa and South/Southeast Asia.
Designed for companies conducting business outside Mauritius. Full access to the Mauritius DTA network. Administration through a licensed Management Company is mandatory (provides local director, registered office, accounting).
Standard company for operating a business locally in Mauritius. No mandatory Management Company requirement. More flexible and lower annual running costs than a GBC.
Governed by the Trusts Act 2001. A trust separates legal ownership of assets from beneficial ownership, providing protection from creditors and discretion in wealth management.
Governed by the Mauritius Foundations Act 2012. A hybrid between a company and a trust – it is a legal entity (unlike a trust), offering the governance structure of a company with the asset protection of a trust.
We analyse your business model, tax situation and long-term goals to identify the most suitable structure. This is the most important step – the wrong structure is costly to correct later.
I introduce you to our partner Credentia International Management Ltd – a fully licensed Management Company (FSC). They handle the legal incorporation, registered office, local directorship and ongoing compliance.
KYC documents, source of funds, business plan, constitutional documents. I help prepare everything and review all documents before submission.
Credentia submits the application to the Registrar of Companies and/or FSC. A GBC licence typically takes 4–6 weeks. A Private Company can be incorporated within 1–2 weeks.
Once incorporated, we assist with opening a corporate bank account (our Banking Coaching covers this). Annual compliance (accounts, returns, FSC fees) is handled by Credentia.
Book a company formation coaching package or arrange a free initial consultation first.