Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. This jurisdiction is interesting for people who are engaged in trade and want to get tax benefits. Despite the fact that it has its own tax system and international standards, each resident can get an excellent opportunity to develop their business.

Every entrepreneur can open a company in Mauritius, choose the most suitable type of property, for example, to provide financial services, manage assets, sell securities and so on. However, the procedure of registration of the company is quite complex, so it should be entrusted to professionals.

Registration of a company in Mauritius: advantages of this jurisdiction

Let's list the main advantages that you get by deciding to open a company in Mauritius:

  1. This region is offshore, provides benefits to non-residents.
  2. There are no taxes on capital gains. Also it is not necessary to pay tax contributions in the distribution of dividends, gifts, inheritance and so on.
  3. A large number of concluded agreements that make it possible to avoid double taxation.
  4. Information on the ultimate beneficiaries is not registered in the register. And data on shareholders, owners are hidden from other persons.
  5. There are no requirements regarding the minimum authorized capital, its payment.
  6. Non-residents receive full corporate ownership.

In addition, you can register a company in Mauritius remotely.

Company in Mauritius

What to open a company in Mauritius and choose the form of ownership?

Every entrepreneur can register a business in Mauritius in the following forms:

  • LLC;
  • authorized firm;
  • partnership;
  • internationally licensed firm;
  • branch office;
  • foundation;
  • trust and other options.

To optimize the tax burden, an authorized firm is used. It actually uses the offshore mechanism, 100% exempt from taxation. But it requires to conduct, control the business outside the island. Often this form of ownership entrepreneurs use to conduct international trade, make investments, as a holding company.

Non-residents who have the right to engage in commercial activities in the country, wishing to enter into various transactions, contracts, should give preference to an international licensed company.

Taxation of the country

In this country operates a territorial method of taxation. Here, residents must pay corporate tax on worldwide income, while non-residents must pay corporate tax only on profits earned within the state.

If a company is not active in the state, it can be controlled and managed offshore. Such a company does not pay local taxes.

Residents, also licensed businesses pay taxes on income at a rate of 15%. They can also enjoy a reduced tax rate for export activities. In this case, the tax is 3%.

How to obtain citizenship and start a company in Mauritius?

In order to acquire citizenship in this state through naturalization, a person must live here for 6 years.

For people who are engaged in investment, invest in the country at least $ 500,000, the period is reduced. Investors must have lived here for no more than 2 years to obtain citizenship.

Registering companies in Mauritius is fast, reliable and inexpensive

Our firm provides clients with comprehensive services of a professional lawyer. We will help you to register a company in Mauritius. If you contact our company, you will get the following advantages:

  • affordable prices for legal services;
  • specialist support when registering a company abroad;
  • quick registration of the company in the chosen jurisdiction.

In addition, we have a large list of services, we respect the confidentiality of each client.

We have a large list of services, we respect the confidentiality of each client.

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Maksym Stepanenko

Maksym Stepanenko

Managing Partner, Crystal Tax

International client projects since 2012: company structures, tax, immigration, DUNS and NCAGE. 50+ jurisdictions.

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