Mauritius Offshore Company Formation
Mauritius is a well regulated international financial centre with a wide treaty network, often used for investment into Africa and India.
- Global Business CompanyEntity
- FSC MauritiusRegulator
- Wide networkTreaties
- Not applicableVisas
About Mauritius
Mauritius offers the Global Business Company, licensed by the Financial Services Commission, and the Authorised Company. GBCs must meet substance requirements in Mauritius and can access its tax treaties.
We coordinate incorporation through licensed management companies and advise on the interaction with your UAE structure.
Authority
Financial Services Commission, Mauritius
Best suited to
Investment into Africa and Asia; Treaty based holding; Funds.
Benefits of Mauritius
Treaty network
Access to Mauritius tax treaties.
Regulated
Respected financial centre.
Structures
GBC, authorised company, PCC.
Location
Bridge between Africa and Asia.
Company types available
Global Business Company
Licensed by FSC.
Global Business Authorised Company
Managed outside Mauritius.
Holding company
Holding.
Investment company
Investment.
Special purpose vehicle
Single purpose.
Protected cell company
Segregated cells.
Legal forms, visas and office
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal forms | GBC, Authorised company, PCC |
| Visa allocation | Not applicable. |
| Office | Registered office via management company. |
How setup works
Structure
Choose the registry and the purpose of the company.
Registered agent and KYC
Agent appointed and due diligence completed.
Incorporation
Name approved and incorporation documents issued.
Bank and filings
Bank account support and tax registrations.
Documents required
- Passport copies of shareholders and directors
- Proof of residential address
- Bank reference letter or CV for each shareholder (some registries)
- Business plan or description of the company’s purpose
- For corporate shareholders: attested incorporation and good standing documents
Mauritius packages
Mauritius company
AED 14,999 indicative
- Corporate structure planning
- Company registration support
- Documentation management
- Ongoing corporate assistance
Indicative Balance Brite package prices. Government fees change during the year, so we confirm everything in a written quote before you pay. Prices exclude 5% VAT where it applies.
Tax after setup
A foreign company managed and controlled from the UAE can become UAE tax resident and fall within UAE corporate tax. Where it holds UAE assets or receives UAE income, filings may also be needed here. We review residency and substance in both places before you incorporate. Corporate tax registration and VAT registration can be added to any package.
Mauritius questions
What is a GBC?
A Global Business Company, a Mauritius resident company licensed by the FSC for cross border business.
Does a GBC need substance?
Yes, GBCs must meet substance requirements such as local directors and administration.
Can I combine Mauritius with a UAE company?
Yes. We review the treaty and corporate tax effect of both.
Speak to our setup manager about Mauritius
Hassam Abbasi manages company setup at Balance Brite. Share your activity, the visas you need and where your customers are, and he will recommend a jurisdiction and give you a written quote.