Mauritius 2008
The
investment landscape of Mauritius
has changed significantly in the last two years.
It is now very easy
for foreigners to settle in Mauritius. Frontfin can arrange
three-year residency or occupation permits within
seven days. Please liaise directly with our offices before arriving
in Mauritius so that we can make sure you bring all the required documents
with you and plan the required steps you need to take. It's easy
when you use us to guide you through the system. Many people arrive
unprepared and are unable to complete the formalities on their visit,
requiring a return trip and a lot of frustration.
Doing business in
Mauritius has never been easier. The country ranks 25 in the
world for ease of doing business and 8th easiest for starting a business.
Tell Frontfin what you want to do and we will suggest the best corporate
structure for your needs. We will also set up the entity or
structure, open the bank account, do the accounts and any administration
including trade support. Visit our
section on Trusts and Companies for
more information.
For the first time
ever foreigners are able to purchase property freely in Mauritius.
The Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) and the
Real
Estate Scheme (RES) which is a smaller simpler version of the IRS, cater
for these buyers.
Permanent Residents
may also acquire property. To qualify for permanent residence, you
need to have a residence or occupation permit for three years and meet
certain minimum criteria. We explain this on our page on
Residence Permits.
South Africans have
recently shown a high level of interest in investing in Mauritius. We
have a special
page highlighting issues that need to be considered from their unique
standpoint.
Tax rates for
companies, trusts and individuals are now no higher than 15% and in many
cases less than that, or even 0%. See our page on
Tax Issues.
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