As a measure for business facilitation, Mauritius allows foreigners various opportunities to obtain residence permit in Mauritius, in the form of Occupation Permits (OP) and Young Professional Occupation Permits (YPOP), to work and live on the island. In this respect, the Government of Mauritius has made the process for the...
Amendments to Competency Standards with respect to Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Compliance Officer
The Financial Services Commission brought several amendments with regards to the Competency Standards in June 2022 and it concerns mainly the competency requirements for the appointment of Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Compliance Officer. The amended competency requirements are as follows: The Officers shall hold...
Foreign nationals wishing to work, live or retire in Mauritius
Foreign nationals wishing to work, live or retire in Mauritius may explore various avenues either through the Occupation Permit, the Residence Permit or the Permanent Residence Permit. 1. Occupation/residence PermitThe Occupation Permit (OP), which is a combined work and residence permit, allows non-citizens to reside and work in Mauritius. Non-citizens,...
Acquisition of property in Mauritius
Acquisition of property in Mauritius - The Property Development Scheme and The Smart City Scheme Mauritius has recently restructured the property laws in Mauritius paving the way for the introduction of a Smart City Scheme (SCS) and a Property Development Scheme (PDS).The SCS and PDS aims at consolidating the Mauritian...