Mauritius Company Formation
A respected African-Indian Ocean jurisdiction for international founders seeking EU-aligned credibility, tax incentives, and a stable environment for holding, trading, and global investment structures.
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US$ 3,247
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Mauritius: Key Highlights
Explore why Mauritius is a preferred choice for international business.
Strategic African Gateway
Bridge to African and Asian markets with strong trade links.
Competitive Tax Incentives
0%–3% effective corporate tax for qualifying global business activities.
Stable & EU-Compliant Environment
Reliable jurisdiction with double taxation treaties and high credibility.
Business-Friendly Setup
Simple incorporation with professional services infrastructure.
How It Works
Preparation
Request a company name check and eligibility review.
Company Details
Submit company, director, and shareholder information.
Document Submission
Upload required documents for verification.
Additional Services Setup
Optional services such as accounting, trademark, or compliance support are arranged.
Company Management
Receive incorporation documents and manage services via the client portal.
Get Started
Mauritius Company Formation
Entity Type | Global Business Company (GBC 1) | Authorised Company (AC) |
Legal System | Hybrid (Civil Law + Common Law) | Common Law 1. |
Governing Law | Companies Act 2001 & Financial Services Act | Belize Companies Act 2022. |
Regulator | Financial Services Commission (FSC) | Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry |
Director(s) | Minimum 2 Individuals. At least 2 resident directors | Minimum 1. Individual or Corporate. No residency required. |
Shareholder(s) | Minimum 1 shareholder. 100% foreign ownership allowed | Minimum 1. 100% foreign ownership allowed. |
Incorporation Timeframe | Typically completed within 1-2 Weeks | Typically completed within 2-4 working days. |
Professional Officer | Licensed Management Company required | Mandatory Registered Agent. |
Local Mandates | Registered office in Mauritius | Registered Office and Registered Agent in Belize. |
Issued Share(s) | Not required | No statutory minimum. |
Issued Share Capital | No statutory minimum | No statutory minimum. Standard authorized share capital is commonly set at USD 50,000. |
Paid-up Capital | No minimum capital | Not required. |
Accessible Records | Private | Private. |
Accounting & Audit | Accounting records and audited financial statements required | Mandatory accounting records must be kept at the Registered Agent. Financial statement audit is generally not required. |
Annual Compliance & Tax Filing | Annual Renewal; Annual return; Corporate tax return filing | Annual return and tax return filing. |
Economic Substance | N/A | Annual economic substance reporting is required for all companies. |
Tax Regime | Territorial / partial exemption regime | Territorial tax system. |
Standard Tax Rate | 15% headline; Effective 3% after partial exemption | 0% for Belize foreign-source income. |
Tax Exemptions | Tax-neutrality for foreign-source income (partial exemption regime). | Business income and capital gains exemption. |
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Why Choose Us For Company Formation Service
Mark T.
Singapore
OCC handled our offshore incorporation flawlessly. We opened a BVI company and corporate bank account within weeks.
Laura D.
UK
Professional, responsive and extremely knowledgeable about asset protection.
Daniel R.
Australia
The team guided us through every step of our company setup and compliance process. Everything was delivered on time and with absolute clarity.
Sofia M.
Germany
From consultation to banking support, the experience was seamless. Their client portal makes managing our entities extremely easy.
Ready to Incorporate in Mauritius?
Start your company efficiently with strong global credibility, market access benefits, and full professional support from start to finish.
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