International Trade
Utilising Mauritius

Mauritius GBCII Companies
Mauritius GBCI Companies

Overview

Mauritius, an independent and sovereign nation strategically located in the Indian Ocean, has earned a solid reputation as a world class international financial services hub, providing operational security and commercial flexibility to investors.

Mauritius offers a unique blend of very attractive features which best answers your requirements and adds value to a wide range of global investment vehicles.

Modern, innovative and user-friendly legislation;
Internationally recognized standards of regulatory practices; (well regulated)
Well diversified economy with a growth rate averaging 5% for the past 20 years;
Political stability guaranteed by Parliamentary democracy;
Highly qualified professionals who are bilingual: English and French;
Favourable fiscal policies;

Growing network of double Tax Treaties with over 40 countries including Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, China, Congo, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ital, Kuwait, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Mauritius is a political and financially stable mature democracy which has actively sought and welcomed foreign investors and business for many decades. The banking, communications, financial and professional infrastructure is adept at meeting the demands of international business and tax practitioners.

The most utilised facilities and structures include:

Mauritius GBC2 Companies

Companies holding a Category 2 Global Business Licence – such companies are flexible, cost-effective, tax exempt “offshore” business entities that cannot make use of Mauritius’ extensive tax treaty network. Click here for further information about GBCII Companies.

Mauritius GBC1 Companies

Companies holding a Category 1 Global Business Licence – such companies are tax resident, subject to 15% income but with an automatic tax credit making the effective rate 3% and if they are correctly structured and managed may access Mauritius’ tax treaty network. Neither capital gains nor withholding taxes are levied. Click here for further information about GBCI Companies.

Offshore Banking

A well-regulated and developed offshore banking and financial sector;

Offshore banking units are experienced in serving the demands of international business.

Should you require additional information, have a quotation or might need to clarify any related matter, please contact one of our Consultants who will be happy to assist with your enquiries.