About Mauritius

The attractiveness of Mauritius lies in the fact that it has a multi-cultural multilingual population, a stable political and social environment and a strong compliance and regulatory framework in line with international best practices.

Over the years, Mauritius has built a sound reputation as a trusted international financial centre.
With its convenient time zone, availability of high-calibre professionals in the fields of banking, finance, law and accounting, well-developed infrastructure with excellent telecommunication facilities and easy air access , it has become the preferred jurisdiction for investors looking to do business in Asia, Africa and other emerging markets.

Mauritius is seen as a low tax jurisdiction, with a standard tax rate of 15%, no withholding tax on dividends and no capital gains. It currently has 46 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (“DTAAs”) in place with a number of countries across the world, including 16 with African countries and this offers investors unique tax planning opportunities. In addition, following Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (“IPPAs”) signed with 44 countries, certain protections are offered to foreign investments made by Mauritian entities.