International Financial Centre
The Mauritius International Financial Centre is conducive to business. It is made up of several elements such as its diversified, strong and stable economy, its bilateral and multilateral relationships, its hybrid legal system, its international arbitration centre and its effective good governance system, among others.
The Mauritius IFC counts a number of global players such as international banks, law firms, and accounting firms. Coupled with its range of products and services, it is the ideal jurisdiction for entrepreneurs and multinational companies looking to do business at international level.
The Mauritius IFC also offers a conducive platform to High-Net-Worth Individuals in terms of wealth structuring and succession planning.
Finance and Global Business
Investment Holdings
Global Managed Funds
Asset Management
Fund Administration
Fund Management
Shariah Compliant Funds
Banking
Retail and Corporate Banking
Private Banking and Wealth Management
Global Business Banking
Investment Banking
Islamic Banking$
Capital Markets
Equity Markets
Commodity Trading Platforms
Derivatives
Global Business Company listings, Specialist Debt Instruments and Global Funds
Insurance
General Insurance
Long-term insurance
Captives
Reinsurance
Takaful and Re-takaful (Islamic Finance)
Other Financial Services
Brokerage Houses
Accounting Firms
Tax and Investment Advisers
International Law Firms
Leasing Companies
Tax And Treasury
No withholding tax
No capital gains tax
No exchange control
Over 15 International banks, some with prime presence across Africa
Setting Up Operations
Company set up under one week
Thorough processing of occupation permits
Residence permit when buying a property option
Office rental
Proximity in Africa
African Union (AU)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Indian Ocean Rim-Association for Regional Co-operation (IOR-ARC)
Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Commonwealth
Regulations
White list of OECD
Strict Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations
Commitment to growing list of Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA)
Regular compliance visits by the regulator
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
Common Reporting Standard (CRS)