Why Mauritius?

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Political & Legal Advantages

  • Multi-party parliamentary democracy with general elections held every 5 years Political and Social Stability
  • Comprehensive & forward looking legal framework
  • Hybrid system drawing both from French Napoleonic Code and English law.
    Final Court of Appeal is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council of UK;
  • Confidentiality of information

Economic Advantages

  • Availability of professional services
  • Strategic time zone (GMT +4)
  • Strong and diversified economy
  • Well developed communications infrastructure
  • Flexible, bilingual (English/French) and skilled workforce

Fiscal Advantages

  • Low corporate tax of 15%
  • No foreign exchange control
  • No capital gains tax, dividend withholding tax, or share transfer tax
  • No Estate Duty, Inheritance or Wealth Tax
  • Tax Sparing Provision
  • Underlying tax credit available
  • Extensive Network of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) and
    Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (IPPAs)
  • Preferential access to international markets through Mauritius Freeport Zone