Company Formation

Set Up Your Mauritius Company from Home

We Handle Everything, You Sign the Documents.
✓ 0% to 3% effective corporate tax
✓ Resident directors included in your package
✓ Bank account opening handled for you
✓ Annual compliance fully managed
✓ 100% remote, no travel required

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How It Works

Mauritius Company Formation in 5 Steps

Your Mauritius company setup runs entirely remotely. 100% foreign ownership, no minimum share capital, and a licensed local team handling every submission on your behalf. Standard structures are operational in 3 to 4 weeks.

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Choose Your Structure

We assess your business model, target markets, and home-country tax position. You leave with a confirmed structure: GBC, Authorized Company, LLC, or VCC.

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Reserve Your Name & Prepare Your Documents

We reserve your trading name via CBRIS and prepare every document: Articles of Association, statutory forms, and certified KYC. Document quality here determines how fast everything moves.

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Incorporate & Register with the MRA

We submit your file to the Registrar online. Your Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Number are issued within 3 working days. Tax registration with the MRA is automatic.

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Obtain Your FSC Licence

Every GBC and Authorized Company requires a Global Business Licence. We submit directly through our management company licence. The FSC issues approval within 10 working days of a complete file.

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Open Your Corporate Bank Account

We introduce your file to the right bank for your structure and transaction profile. Account opening runs in parallel with your FSC application. Most standard structures are fully operational within 3 to 4 weeks from start.

Quick Facts

Why Choose Mauritius for Company Formation

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3% effective tax rate for GBC structures (15% statutory, 80% partial exemption). 0% for Authorised Companies on foreign income. No capital gains tax. No withholding tax on dividends.

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45 tax treaties covering India, France, South Africa, China, and the UK. The only jurisdiction at this price point with direct treaty access to both India and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Certificate issued within 24 hours. Full structure operational in 3 to 4 weeks. Handled entirely by our licensed local team. No travel required.

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USD 1 minimum share capital. 100% foreign ownership. No local partner required. No exchange controls.

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OECD whitelist. FATF-compliant. Off the EU non-cooperative list. Your structure holds up to scrutiny from any foreign bank or tax authority.

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#1 in Africa for economic freedom (Heritage Foundation 2025). Ranked 13th globally for ease of doing business (World Bank).

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We manage the full process: incorporation, FSC licence, MRA registration, and corporate bank account. One team, one timeline.

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Ongoing compliance included. Annual returns, FSC filings, substance monitoring. We do not disappear after incorporation.

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Who Is This Solution For?

European entrepreneurs

European entrepreneurs looking to set up a holding company that legally reduces tax on dividends and capital gains from international investments

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UK founders and companies

UK entrepreneurs and Ltd companies moving international revenue into a common-law jurisdiction with a UK tax treaty already in force. Familiar legal ground, English-language documents, and a structure your UK accountant can work with.

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African business

African business owners who need a stable, internationally recognised base to raise capital, structure cross-border deals, or access global banking

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Indian entrepreneurs

Indian entrepreneurs and investors leveraging the India–Mauritius tax treaty for investment routing or holding structures

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International investors

International investors and fund managers seeking a compliant, low-cost jurisdiction with access to African growth markets

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Digital and remote founders

SaaS, e-commerce, and consulting founders billing clients across borders who need one clean structure to hold and invoice that revenue from anywhere.

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Company Types

Types of Companies You Can Register in Mauritius

Most popular GBC

Global Business Company

The flagship structure for international tax planning. Tax-resident in Mauritius, licensed by the FSC.

3% effective corporate tax rate
Access to 45 tax treaties
Substance requirements apply
3% effective corporate tax rate
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 Most popular for Africa AC

Authorised Company

Non-resident structure operated entirely outside Mauritius. Maximum simplicity, zero local tax.

0% tax on foreign-source income
No resident directors required
No treaty access
0% tax on foreign-source income
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 LLC

Limited Liability Company

Standard domestic structure for businesses operating within Mauritius. Equivalent to a UK Ltd or French SARL.

15% corporate tax rate
Full foreign ownership permitted
At least one resident director required
15% corporate tax rate
VCC

Variable Capital Company

Multi-strategy fund structure with ring-fenced sub-funds. Introduced in 2022 for fund managers.

Multiple sub-funds under one platform
80% partial exemption available
Ideal for private equity and hedge funds
2022 introduced by Finance Act
FREEPORT

Freeport Company

Trade, logistics and manufacturing with customs duty exemptions and tax advantages.

Zero customs duty on qualifying activities
VAT exemption
Physical goods operations only
0% customs duty on qualifying activities
TRUST

Trust / Foundation

Asset protection and succession planning for HNW individuals. Structures lasting up to 99 years.

Not publicly registered
Protected from creditors and forced heirship
Governed by Trusts Act 2001
99 years maximum duration

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Requirements

What You Need to Register

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1 shareholder minimum. Any nationality, individual or corporate entity.

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1 resident director for LLC. 2 resident directors for GBC. We provide both.

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Qualified company secretary and registered address in Mauritius. Included in our package.

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No minimum share capital. Incorporate from USD 1, in any currency except MUR.

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100% foreign ownership permitted. No local partner, no nominee structure required.

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GBC only: substance requirements apply to access the 3% effective rate. Covered by your management company as a bundled service.

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A Common Law Jurisdiction UK Founders Already Understand

Mauritius runs on a hybrid legal system built on English common law and French civil law. Company law, directors’ duties, and shareholder rights follow common-law principles UK founders already know. English is the working language of the courts and of every corporate document you sign. The final court of appeal is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, the same bench of UK Supreme Court judges that hears appeals across the Commonwealth.

Remote Setup

Online Company Registration in Mauritius

You do not need to set foot in Mauritius. Incorporation, FSC licensing, bank account opening, and ongoing administration are handled entirely by our local team. You provide the documents. We handle the rest, from submission to approval.

Can I Register a Company in Mauritius Online?

Yes, fully. Incorporation can be carried out online through the Companies and Business Registration Integrated System (CBRIS) by filling in the relevant application form and uploading the required documents.

For GBC and Authorized Company structures, the FSC licence application is submitted through your licensed management company via the FSC’s own online submissions platform. The entire registration process, from name reservation to Certificate of Incorporation, is handled digitally. No in-person attendance at any government office is required at any stage

How to Use the Mauritius Online Business Registration Platform

The entire registration process is handled digitally through the official CBRIS platform (Companies and Business Registration Integrated System). Name reservation, document submission, fee payment, and Certificate of Incorporation issuance all happen online.

You do not interact with the platform directly. You provide your documents; we handle every step from submission to approval.

Can I Manage My Mauritius Company Remotely?

Yes, in most cases and for most structures.

Mauritian bank accounts, companies, and funds can be set up without ever having to come to Mauritius. Once incorporated, your company is administered day-to-day by our team: we maintain the registered office, handle FSC and MRA filings, prepare board resolutions, and manage annual compliance on your behalf.

You retain full control as the beneficial owner and can direct the company’s business decisions remotely. Board resolutions can be signed as written resolutions without requiring physical meetings. Internet banking gives you direct access to your Mauritius corporate account from anywhere in the world.

The one practical consideration: for GBC structures, board meetings must include at least two Mauritius-resident directors and be properly minuted. This is handled by your management company as part of the substance administration service, not something you need to organise or attend in person.

Do I Need to Visit Mauritius to Set Up My Company?

No. Physical presence in Mauritius is not required at any stage of the standard GBC, Authorized Company, or LLC incorporation process.

We act as your local representative throughout: we submit documents to the Registrar, liaise with the FSC, open your bank account through our banking relationships, and manage all government interactions. Some banks may request a short video call with the beneficial owner as part of their KYC process, but this is remote and typically takes under 30 minutes.

If you later decide to relocate to Mauritius yourself, whether as an investor, professional, or retiree, that is a separate process involving an Occupation Permit or Residence Permit. But it is entirely optional and has no bearing on your ability to own and operate a Mauritius company from abroad.

What We Handle

Our Services in Mauritius

Formation

Company Formation

Structure selection, document preparation, FSC licence application, Registrar filing, and MRA registration. We manage every submission directly through our licensed management company.

48h Certificate issuance
Compliance

Annual Compliance

Registered office, resident directors, company secretarial, annual returns, FSC filings, substance monitoring, and MRA tax compliance. Handled as a turnkey service every year.

Zero Filings you manage yourself
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 Banking

Bank Account Opening

We introduce your file to the right bank for your structure and transaction profile, and manage the compliance dialogue from submission to approval.

1-2 weeks Average opening timeline
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 Structuring

Trust & Wealth Structures

Trust formation, Private Trust Company setup, and multi-jurisdictional asset protection structures. Built for high-net-worth individuals and family offices with cross-border holdings.

99 years Maximum trust duration
Licensing

Licence Services

FSC licence applications for fund managers, investment advisers, CIS operators, and payment intermediaries. We handle the full application, supporting documents, and FSC correspondence.

FSC Licensed management company
Redomiciliation

Company Transfer to Mauritius

Transfer your existing UK Ltd, BVI, Cayman, or Hong Kong company to Mauritius without closing it. No new legal entity, no interruption to operations. Timeline is 4 to 8 weeks.

4-8 weeks Transfer timeline
Relocation

Relocation & Residency

Occupation Permit, Retired Non-Citizen Permit, and Premium Visa applications for entrepreneurs and investors relocating to Mauritius. We coordinate the full application process.

20 days Occupation Permit processing
Operations

Business Services

Virtual office, local phone number, mail handling, and administrative support for companies that need a credible operational presence in Mauritius beyond the registered address.

Day 1 Operational from incorporation
About Us

Why Work with Our Local Experts?

Your formation and administration services are delivered by Equitrust Group, a licensed FSC Management Company based in Mauritius, founded in 1992. Their local agents average 25 years of hands-on expertise in company formation, FSC licensing, and ongoing compliance. Our team is on the ground. Concretely, that means:

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We know which banks are currently onboarding which nationalities and which activity types, and which ones are not, so we do not waste three weeks on the wrong introduction

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We know which FSC reviewers' flag which types of business plans, and we structure your submission to address those points before they become queries

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We know which substance configurations are currently passing MRA assessments and which are being challenged

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We hold an active FSC management company licence, we do not subcontract the regulated parts of your formation to a third party

What You Get

Advantages of Setting Up a Company in Mauritius

Taxation

Near-Zero Effective Tax Rate

GBC structures pay 3% effective corporate tax after the 80% partial exemption. Authorised Companies pay 0% on foreign-sourced income. No capital gains tax. No withholding tax on outbound dividends.

3% Effective rate for GBC
Treaties

45 Tax Treaties in Force

Full access to Mauritius' DTA network covering India, France, South Africa, China, the UK, and 40 more. Legally prevents double taxation and reduces withholding tax on dividends, royalties, and interest.

45 Countries covered
Capital

Free Repatriation of Profits

No exchange controls. Transfer profits to any account, in any currency, at any time. No government approval, no withholding tax on outbound dividends.

0% Withholding tax on dividends
Ownership

100% Foreign Ownership

No local partner, no nominee structure, no golden share. You own your company outright from day one, across all major structure types: GBC, AC, LLC, VCC.

100% Foreign ownership permitted
Setup

No Minimum Share Capital

Incorporate from USD 1. No capital lock-in, no barrier to entry. Scale your structure as your business grows.

USD 1 Minimum share capital
Compliance

OECD Whitelist, FATF Compliant

Mauritius meets all BEPS Action 5 requirements, is off the EU non-cooperative list, and complies with FATCA and CRS. Your structure holds up to scrutiny from any foreign bank, tax authority, or investor.

#1 Economic freedom in Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mauritius offshore company formation means incorporating a structure that operates and earns income entirely outside the country. Two vehicles apply: a Global Business Company (3% effective tax, 45 tax treaties, substance requirements) or an Authorised Company (0% tax on foreign income, no treaty access, simpler setup). Both are FSC-regulated and incorporated fully remotely.
Government and FSC fees, management company fees, resident directors, registered office, and bank account setup are the main cost components. The total varies depending on your chosen structure, your activity type, and the level of ongoing compliance required. Request a quote and we will send you a full cost breakdown within 48 hours.
A standard GBC without a financial activity licence takes 3 to 4 weeks from document submission to a fully operational company with a bank account. A GBC with a regulated financial licence (fund management, investment dealing) takes 6 to 10 weeks. Document readiness is the biggest variable.
Yes, 100%. There is no requirement for a local partner, co-founder, or Mauritian shareholder. A foreign national can be the sole shareholder and beneficial owner of any company type in Mauritius, including GBC, Authorized Company, and LLC. The only local requirement is a resident director and licensed management company.
Choose your company type, reserve a trading name through CBRIS, prepare incorporation documents and KYC files, submit to the Registrar of Companies, apply for your FSC licence (GBC and AC), register with the MRA, open your corporate bank account, and obtain any sector-specific permits. The full process takes 3 to 6 weeks to incorporate a company in Mauritius.
You need certified passport copies and proof of address for all directors and shareholders, source of funds declarations, a business plan, Articles of Association, statutory Forms 1, 7, 8, and 9, and bank reference letters. Corporate shareholders must also provide their own Certificate of Incorporation, constitutional documents, and KYC for their UBOs.
Yes. Under Section 296 of the Companies Act 2001, any foreign company can redomicile to Mauritius without liquidation, without creating a new entity, and without interrupting operations. Existing contracts, banking relationships, and legal history carry over intact. Timeline is 4 to 8 weeks.
Yes. Under Section 296 of the Companies Act 2001, a UK Ltd can redomicile to Mauritius without liquidation and without creating a new entity. Contracts, banking relationships, and legal history carry over intact. Timeline is 4 to 8 weeks.
A GBC pays an effective corporate tax rate of 3% after the 80% partial exemption. An Authorized Company pays 0% on foreign-sourced income. There is no capital gains tax, no withholding tax on outbound dividends, no exchange controls, and access to 45 double taxation treaties covering India, France, South Africa, China, and others.
Yes. Foreign nationals can fully own, direct, and benefit from a Mauritius company without relocating. You do not need to live in Mauritius or hold a local permit to be a shareholder or beneficial owner. A licensed management company and at least one resident director handle the required local presence on your behalf.
A GBC is tax-resident in Mauritius, pays 3% effective tax, and accesses Mauritius treaty network. An Authorized Company is non-resident for tax purposes, pays 0% on foreign income, but cannot use tax treaties. GBCs require more substance; ACs suit simpler offshore structures with no treaty planning needs.
Yes. Every Mauritius company requires at least one ordinarily resident director. GBCs specifically require two resident directors of sufficient calibre to exercise independent judgment. These directors must hold genuine signatory authority over the company's Mauritius bank account. Most management companies provide this service as part of their standard administration package.
Annual audited financial statements filed within 6 months of year-end, annual tax return to the MRA, FSC annual return, company secretary duties, director and shareholder change notifications, and ongoing substance monitoring for GBCs. We handle all filings and compliance reporting as part of your administration package.
Yes. Bank account opening is fully remote for most GBC and Authorized Company structures. Your management company submits the KYC file to the bank on your behalf. Some banks may request a short video call with the beneficial owner. Physical presence in Mauritius is not required at any stage of the standard onboarding process.
Pass a board and shareholder resolution to wind up, clear all MRA tax liabilities and annual filings, close the corporate bank account, submit a voluntary strike-off application to the Registrar of Companies, and surrender the FSC licence for GBC and AC structures. The process is straightforward for solvent companies with no outstanding debts or litigation.
A VCC is a flexible corporate fund structure introduced in 2022, allowing multiple segregated sub-funds and SPVs under one umbrella entity. Each sub-fund's assets are legally ring-fenced. It is ideal for fund managers, private equity vehicles, and family offices running multiple strategies or investment mandates under a single governance and administrative framework.
Yes. Mauritius is on the OECD whitelist, fully compliant with BEPS Action 5, and has been removed from the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. It also complies with FATF, FATCA, and the Common Reporting Standard. A properly structured Mauritius company will not flag your home-country bank or trigger blacklist concerns.
Yes. The UK–Mauritius Double Taxation Convention has been in force since 1981, last updated by protocol in 2018, with further changes under the OECD Multilateral Instrument effective in the UK from January 2021. It applies to GBC structures, which are Mauritius tax-resident. Authorised Companies are non-resident and cannot use it. Your own UK tax position depends on your residence, so we coordinate that review with a qualified UK adviser during onboarding.

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