Invest in Mauritius

MAURITIUS IS RANKED FIRST IN EASE OF DOING BUSINSESS IN AFRICA

Mauritius is an FDI friendly country and 100% foreign ownership is allowed. Investment in Mauritius is secured due to its strong legal system and the wide network of Investment Promotion & Protection Agreements (IPPAs) it is a party to. Mauritius is also party to a wide network of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements to ensure there is no double taxation to businesses operating in international landscape. The standard tax rate is 15%, reducing to 3% for exports-oriented businesses, and tax holidays of 4-10 years are available for specific sectors. There are four permit schemes available to non-citizens wishing to relocate to Mauritius as investors.

Residency By Investment Scheme

This renewable 10-year permit is available to non-citizens:

Investing at least USD 50,000 in Mauritius. Renewal of this permit is subject
to a turnover of at least MUR 4 million from the 3rd year.
Already owned a company in Mauritius with a net asset value of at least USD
50,000 and cumulative turnover of at least MUR 12 million for the 3 years
preceding application.
Investing at least USD 25,000 in technology & innovation with the remaining
value of the high technology machines and equipment aggregating to a minimum
of USD 50,000.

Residency By Innovation

This renewable 10-year permit is available to ambitious non-citizen entrepreneurs and startups, who have Research and Development as a core aspect of their activities. No minimum investment criteria apply.

Investment of USD 375,000

This is a renewable 20-year residency available to non-citizens investing at least USD 375,000 in a qualifying business activity.

Self Employed Entrepreneurs

This renewable 10-year permit is available to non-citizens investing at least USD35,000 in Mauritius – ideal for freelancers. Renewal of this permit is subject to an annual business income at least MUR 800,000 from the 3rd year.