The Mauritius business hub
The Mauritius business hub is the perfect place for structuring your company and to do business in Africa. The island nation offers a conducive business environment and number of incentives that attract investments from all over the world.
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Reliable, fast developing logistics platform and modern infrastructure
A developing road network
A world-class port with deep-water quays
A modern international airport, and an airport city entertaining high value cargo
Connected to fast and reliable submarine fibre optic cables: SAFE and LION
Fiscal Incentives
Income and corporate tax harmonised at 15% VAT
Tax-free dividends
No capital gains tax
Duty-free and VAT-free facilities for goods and equipment transiting the Freeport zones
Several schemes including
o 8 year-tax holiday under the Smart City Scheme
o 10-year income tax exemption from all income, including those from external sources, under the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme
Business Environment
Law-abiding island with political stability
Security of assets
No minimum capital requirement for incorporating a company
100% foreign ownership
No exchange control
Only 3 days for the incorporation of a company
1st in Africa for Ease of Doing Business (World Bank) and for Good Governance (Ibrahim Index of African Governance – IIAG)
Seamless and transparent processes for permits and authorisations
Other Advantages of the Mauritius business hub
Ideal time zone for global transactions
Bilingual (English and French) professionals in all fields
Qualified and multi-skilled workforce
Trusted International Financial Centre
Regulated and transparent jurisdiction
Banking services: full range of services with the presence of international banks
OECD white-listed international business platform