Any person or company wishing to start a business in Mauritius must register with the Registrar of Business who will provide them with a Business Registration Number. Information such as the type of business, the address of the business or the foreseeable date of commencement of activity will be requested. It is possible to set up a business without using the services of a notary. A registration fee of Rs 2,000 is payable. The Business Registration Act of 2002 provides that companies must also register with the Commercial Registry to obtain a business registration card.
To do so, companies must fill out an application form1 . This form can be downloaded from www.boimauritius.com.
Summary:
I/ THE CREATION OF A COMPANY
II/ CORPORATE INCOME TAX (IS)
III/ INCOME TAX (IR).
file to download:
100112 – Setting up a company in Mauritius