The Mauritius Advantage
Why invest in Mauritius?
Mauritius enjoys a solid reputation as an international financial centre. It is ranked first in Africa for political and economic stability, ease of doing business and the strength of its governance and institutions. Thanks to its location at the crossroads between Africa and Asia, Mauritius is the perfect place from which to invest in both regions.
Mauritius: a Jurisdiction of Choice
An IFC par Excellence
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Impressive track record of political and economic stability
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State-of-the-art infrastructure
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Secure investment location in a free, democratic political system
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Most business-friendly country in Africa offering an investment - friendly regulatory regime
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Dual legal system, combining the advantages of Common & Civil Law
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Peaceful, multi-ethnic society with flexible, multi-lingual and skilled workforce
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Strategic geographic location and convenient time zone (GMT +4)
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Fiscal advantages, including
- No exchange control
- No WHT, No CGT
- Extensive network of DTAs
- Simple tax regime
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A robust financial hub
There are 19 Banks licensed by the Bank of Mauritius.
- The Bank of Mauritius and the Financial Services Commission regulate and supervise the Banking & Financial Services sector;
- Risk-based supervision coupled with a robust regulatory framework within a business-friendly environment;
- Strict AML/CFT laws and member of Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), associate member of FATF
- Fully supports international initiatives e.g. Basel Committee, IOSCO, IAIS, OECD/CRS;
- OECD Rating – Mauritius evaluated as ‘Compliant’ with global tax laws
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World Bank Doing Business 2020
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Africa Rank
1st
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Global Rank
13/190
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Global Competitiveness Index 2020 – World Economic Forum
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Africa Rank
1st
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Global Rank
54/140
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Corruption Perceptions Index 2019 - (Transparency International)
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Africa Rank
2nd
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Global Rank
52/180
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International Property Rights Index 2019
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Africa Rank
1st
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Global Rank
40/128
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Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance 2020
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Africa Rank
1st
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Press Freedom Index 2019 - (Reporters without Borders)
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Africa Rank
5th
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Global Rank
58/180
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The A.T. Kearney Global Services Location Index 2019
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Africa Rank
2nd
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Global Rank
30/50
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2018 Index of Economic Freedom - (Heritage Foundation)
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Africa Rank
1st
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Global Rank
25/180
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Economic Freedom of the World 2019- (Fraser Institute)
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Africa Rank
1st
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Global Rank
11/162
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Human Development Index 2019
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Africa Rank
2nd
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Global Rank
66/188
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Mercer’s 2019 Quality of Living Survey
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Africa Rank
1st
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Global Rank
83/230
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Forbes Survey of Best Countries for Business 2019
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Africa Rank
1st
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Global Rank
39/161
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The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness 2019
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Africa Rank
1st
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Global Rank
54/136
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Social Progress Index 2019
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Africa Rank
1st
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Global Rank
44/149
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DTAS between Mauritius and other countries
So far Mauritius has concluded 46 tax treaties and is party to a series of treaties under negotiation. The treaties currently in force are:
Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (IPPA)
- Mauritius offers full protection of foreign investments in key African nations through its network of IPPAs.
- The IPPAs guarantee Mauritian investment with respect to expropriation and social unrest in contracting states. They also provide for arrangements for settlement of disputes between investors and the contracting states.
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Teamwork
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Customer Experience
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Innovation
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Sustainability
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Rates & Fees
- Tariff Guide - Non Resident (Applicable as from 15 March 2023)
- Tariff Guide - Resident (Applicable as from 15 March 2023)
- Bank of Mauritius Template on Fees, Charges and Commissions
Application Forms
REGULATORY BODY GUIDELINES
- MBA Communiqué - Moody’s reviews Government of Mauritius rating
- Mauritius exits EU list of High-risk third countries on 13 March 2022
- MBA Communique - Mauritius exits UK High-Risk Third Countries list
- MBA Communiqué - Le "Skimming" - Clonage des Cartes Bancaires & ATMs
- MBA Code of Ethics and of Banking Practice
