Set your business in Mauritius
An excellent African option for international trade.
Tax free
dividend
Network of Double Taxation Treaties
Enhanced Privacy and Confidentiality
Why register your company with us?
We make incorporating a company as easy as possible, so you can focus on the important things.
We have a full suite of startup services, like banking, bookkeeping and tax planning consultancy, which means Eurofinanzza not only helps you get started, but supports you in your continued success as your one-stop shop.
Tell us about your
business
We’ve taken the complexity out of forming your business company. Our online form can be completed in less than 10 minutes.
We take care of the
paperwork
Based on the information you provide, we prepare all required documents and file them directly to the appropriate entity.
Receive your
documents
Once your incorporation documents have been approved by the state, you’ll receive your completed company package by email.
Some Banking Options
How to incorporate your business company in Mauritius
Why start a company in Mauritius?
What kind of company can you set up in Mauritius?
Businessmen who wish to set up tax efficient companies in Mauritius have two options:
- a Global Business License (GBL)
- an Authorized Company (AC)
While the second is the classic offshore company; the first is a tax resident company that can benefit from an 80% exemption of corporate income tax (resulting in an effective tax rate of 3%). Both entities are great solutions if you’re involved in international trading and holding activities.
The Global Business License (GBL) “Tax Resident”
The Global Business License is there for any activity, provided however that the ultimate purpose of the company is to make an investment or provide a product or a service outside Mauritius.
This is not a traditional offshore company. It needs two resident directors. As a result, this company is tax resident in Mauritius. It is subjected to tax and can be used to tax planning through an expanding network of tax treaties.
This company is subjected to 15% corporate tax. However, a foreign tax credit or deemed tax credit of 80% (whichever is higher) can be applied. The result is a maximum effective tax rate of 3% (subject to meeting certain conditions).
This type of company has a registered office in Mauritius and must submit Audited Financial Statements within 6 months of financial year end.
Authorised company (AC) “Tax Exempt”
Authorised Companies characteristics
- At all-times it has a registered agent in Mauritius;
- It is a non-citizen, not being a banking institution, which holds the majority of its shares or voting rights or legal, beneficial interests; and
- Its principal place of effective management is situated outside Mauritius.
Authorised Companies suitable (but not limit) for:
- Non-Financial Consultancy
- IT Services
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Shipping
- Ship Management
- Trading (Non-Financial)
- Passive Investment Holding
- One off transaction using a Special Purpose Vehicle
Compliance
Stated Share Capital: There is no limit to the number or value of shares that can be issued.
Classes of Shares permitted: Registered shares, preference shares, redeemable shares and shares with or without voting rights.
Taxation: An authorised Company does not pay any tax on its world-wide profits to the Republic of Mauritius authorities.
License Fees: US$ 375 per year to FSC | US$ 125 per year to the Registrar of Companies.
Financial Statement Requirements: Authorised Companies are required to maintain financial statements to reflect their financial position with the Registered Agent but are not required to file accounts with the authorities.
Directors: Minimum one, who may be natural person or a body corporate.
Company Secretary: Required
Shareholders: The minimum number of shareholders is one.
Mauritius Taxation – Taxes on Corporate Income
A corporation resident in Mauritius is subject to tax on its worldwide income. A non-resident corporation is liable to tax on any Mauritius-source income, subject to any applicable tax treaty provisions.
Corporations are liable to income tax on their net income, currently at a flat rate of 15%. Companies engaged in the export of goods are liable to be taxed at the rate of 3% on the chargeable income attributable to that export based on a prescribed formula.
Mauritius has a credit system of taxation whereby foreign tax credit is given on any foreign-source income declared in Mauritius on which foreign tax of similar character to Mauritian tax has been imposed.
All corporate bodies incorporated in Mauritius (except companies holding a Category 2 Global Business License ‘Authorised Companies’ and certain approved funds and associations) are subject to income tax. This applies to all associations and other registered bodies. Income derived by local partnerships is shared and taxed in the hands of the partners.
Foreign corporations carrying on business, or having a place of business, in Mauritius are also liable to income tax on income derived from Mauritius.
Where to Bank?
There is no shortage of banking options in Mauritius. As of now, we can provide an introduction with the following banks: ABC Bank, Bank One, Afrasia Bank, Standard Chartered, Absa Bank, and Invested Bank.
Opening a corporate bank account is still possible here for foreign investors. This rings especially true if they own a local company. Having your bank and company in the same jurisdiction also prevents the more exotic structures of having the entity and bank account on opposite sides of the world.
Once you have explained us your business model, we can tell you more about the perfect banking solution for you.
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