Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in Mauritius
- the Indian Ocean bridge between Africa and Asia.Company registration in Mauritius can be completed remotely and gives international businesses access to one of Africa’s most developed financial centres and a traditional gateway for investment into India and the continent. Choose an Authorised Company at 0% for offshore operations, or a Global Business Company with treaty access and an effective 3% rate on qualifying income. Stable, whitelisted and bilingual.
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Mauritius (GBC-1) · at a glance
Legal formsAC · GBC
Time to set up1-3 weeks
Authorised Company0% - non-resident
GBC qualifying income3% effective
Tax treaties46 - India & Africa
Remote setupYes - fully online
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Mauritius in brief
A financial centre for Africa with the infrastructure to match.
Mauritius is one of the Indian Ocean’s strongest financial jurisdictions: a stable democracy, consistently high African rankings for governance and ease of business, a hybrid French-English legal system, a bilingual professional community and an FSC-regulated financial sector that channels significant investment into India and Africa. It remains outside the main blacklists, while its network of 46 tax treaties is one of the reasons so many international investment structures are routed through Port Louis.
Two vehicles cover most international needs. Mauritius Authorised Company registration is designed for offshore trading, services and holding: the company is managed from outside Mauritius, taxed at 0% and files only a simplified annual financial summary. Mauritius GBC registration is used when treaty access, FSC licensing or tax-resident status is required: the company operates through a local management company with real substance and, while subject to a 15% headline rate, may achieve an effective 3% on qualifying foreign income under the partial-exemption regime. We determine the appropriate structure before filing.
Packages & pricing
Company formation in Mauritius - cost and packages.
01 - AC · AUTHORISED COMPANY
Company
from$2,800USD · all-in
Remote offshore company registration in Mauritius as an Authorised Company includes name reservation, FSC authorisation, a registered agent and the first year of the registered office.
✓Company name check and reservation✓Incorporation and FSC authorisation✓Constitution and statutory registers✓Registered agent and office - first year✓Apostilled corporate documents✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: GBC with treaty access - from $4,500, scoped individually · nominee services - on request · annual renewal - from $1,900/year.
Start with Company →02 - AC · AUTHORISED COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$4,600USD · all-in
A working Mauritius company with a bank or fintech account - multi-currency balances with a Mauritian bank or international EMI, cards and online banking.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with a Mauritian bank or EMI - multi-currency✓Account application and KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Prices shown apply to the Authorised Company, the standard offshore route. A Global Business Company with FSC licensing and a mandatory management company is scoped individually, typically from $4,500 all-in.
What you can do
Popular uses for a Mauritius company.
Mauritian law is open to foreign founders across both structures. The AC suits offshore operations, while the GBC provides access to treaties and regulated activities under FSC licences.
Africa & India holding
The classic GBC use: treaty-supported investment into Africa and the Indian subcontinent.
International trading
Import-export and cross-border invoicing through a 0% Authorised Company.
Funds & asset managementlicensed
Fund registration in Mauritius and asset-management activities operate under FSC licensing in one of Africa’s leading fund domiciles.
IT, BPO & services
A bilingual talent pool serving European and African clients across compatible time zones.
Fintech & VASPlicensed
Crypto exchanges and custodians operate under the FSC’s virtual-asset framework.
Private wealth
Trusts, foundations and family offices in a mature, whitelisted financial centre.
Why Mauritius (GBC-1)
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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Two structures for different needs
A 0% Authorised Company for offshore business or a treaty-grade GBC with an effective 3% rate on qualifying income.
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46 tax treaties
India, China, South Africa and many African jurisdictions form the network that made Mauritius a major investment hub for the region.
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Whitelisted and stable
Outside the main blacklists, with strong African governance rankings and decades of political stability.
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No capital-gains tax
Asset disposals are not subject to capital-gains tax, while dividends can flow without withholding.
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A real financial sector
FSC regulation, international banks and Big Four firms on the ground provide infrastructure that cheaper jurisdictions often lack.
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Bilingual professional base
English and French are widely used in business, while the hybrid legal system is familiar to both traditions.
How it compares
Mauritius alongside the usual international shortlist.
Seychelles is cheaper but offers a much more limited treaty network; the UAE requires a more expensive operating setup; Singapore remains the Asian benchmark at significantly higher cost. Mauritius occupies the middle ground between Africa and India, combining tax regimes, treaties and regulated financial infrastructure. Figures current as of 2026.
| Country | Tax position | Treaty network | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | AC 0% · GBC 3% effective | 46 - India & Africa focus | Yes - 1-3 weeks |
| Seychelles | 0% territorial | Minimal | Yes - cheaper, no treaties |
| UAE | 9% · free zones 0% | 140+ - broad | Yes - pricier |
| Cyprus | 12.5% | 65+ - Europe & CIS | Yes - EU member |
| Singapore | 17% · exemptions | 100+ - Asia benchmark | Yes - triple the cost |
MauritiusRemote ✓
Tax positionAC 0% · GBC 3% effective
Treaty network46 - India & Africa focus
SeychellesRemote ✓
Tax position0% territorial
Treaty networkMinimal
UAERemote ✓
Tax position9% · free zones 0%
Treaty network140+ - broad
CyprusRemote ✓
Tax position12.5%
Treaty network65+ - Europe & CIS
SingaporeRemote ✓
Tax position17% · exemptions
Treaty network100+ - Asia benchmark
Requirements
What Mauritian law actually requires.
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Shareholders - one or more shareholders of any nationality for either vehicle; corporate shareholders are permitted.
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Directors - an AC needs one director with no residence requirement; a GBC requires two Mauritius-resident directors provided through the management company.
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Share capital - there is no minimum for either form, and capital may be denominated in any currency.
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Registered agent & office - an AC maintains a registered agent in Mauritius, while a GBC appoints an FSC-licensed management company. We arrange both.
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Management & control - the AC must be managed from outside Mauritius, while the GBC must demonstrate real substance on the island. This is the key legal distinction between the two.
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Filings - the AC files a simplified annual financial summary, while the GBC submits audited accounts to the FSC. Financial statement preparation in Mauritius and both filing calendars are handled by our accountants.
How it works
From application to a working company in weeks.
The process runs through our lawyers and either the registered agent or management company: documents are signed remotely, and an Authorised Company is typically ready within two weeks.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm the right vehicle - AC or GBC - and fix the full cost in advance.
021-2 days
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short business description; we prepare the complete application pack.
031-2 days
Name reservation
We check availability and reserve the company name with the Registrar.
045-15 days
Incorporation & authorisation
Registrar incorporation plus FSC authorisation for the AC or licensing for the GBC.
053-5 days
Documents & apostille
You receive the certificate, constitution and statutory registers, apostilled for use abroad.
061-3 weeks
Banking
Corporate account opening in Mauritius is supported through local banks or EMIs, from KYC preparation through onboarding.
Quick facts
Legal formsAC / GBC
Min. share capitalNo minimum
AC tax0%
GBC qualifying income3% effective
AC timeline1-2 weeks
GBC timeline2-3 weeks
Capital gains taxNone
The AC remains the default choice for offshore trading and holding; move to the GBC only when treaty access or licensing makes it necessary.
On the ground
On the ground in Mauritius.
Prifinance - Mauritius
Port Louis
Port Louis, Mauritius
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Indian-Ocean specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files Mauritian and Seychellois structures with licensed agents every month.
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Agent & office included
A registered agent and office in Port Louis keep the company in good standing while you operate remotely.
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GBC & licensing experience
Management-company selection, FSC licences and fund structures scoped with local counsel. One team end to end.
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Also in Hong Kong, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Zero offshore, three percent on qualifying GBC income.
The Authorised Company sits outside Mauritian tax residence: 0% on worldwide income, with only a simplified annual financial summary filed. The Global Business Company is tax-resident at a 15% headline rate, but the partial-exemption regime removes 80% of qualifying foreign income from the tax base, reducing the effective rate to 3%. Neither structure pays capital-gains tax or withholding tax on dividends.
Authorised Company - 0%
Non-resident by design: managed from abroad, untaxed in Mauritius and filing one financial summary each year.
GBC - 3% effective
The 80% partial exemption on qualifying dividends, interest and fund income reduces the 15% headline rate to 3%.
No capital-gains tax
Asset disposals are untaxed for both vehicles, and dividends flow without withholding.
Substance where it matters
The GBC earns treaty access through resident directors, local expenditure and FSC oversight.
Levies in 2026
Authorised Company0%
GBC headline / effective15% / 3%
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding on dividendsNone
VAT (local supplies)15%
Annual FSC/agent feesFrom ~$1,900
Financial reporting in Mauritius depends on the structure: an AC files a simplified annual summary, while a GBC submits audited financial statements. Both calendars are managed by our accountants.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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Company Registration in Mauritius: GBC vs Authorised Company
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Mauritius company registration: common questions.
Can I open a company without visiting Mauritius?+
Yes. Company registration in Mauritius can be completed fully remotely: KYC, FSC authorisation and incorporation are handled through our lawyers and the registered agent. Original corporate documents are sent by courier after registration.
How much does it cost to set up a Mauritian company?+
An Authorised Company starts from $2,800 all-in or $4,600 with a bank or EMI account arranged. A Global Business Company with its management company and FSC licence is scoped individually, typically from $4,500.
AC or GBC - which one do I need?+
The Authorised Company suits offshore trading, services and holding at 0% without local substance. The GBC is used when you need tax treaties, FSC licences or tax-resident status, with real substance and an effective 3% rate on qualifying income. The correct structure should be selected before you register a company in Mauritius, not after incorporation.
How does the effective 3% work?+
A GBC pays the 15% headline rate, but the partial-exemption regime removes 80% of qualifying foreign income - including dividends, interest, fund and leasing income - from the tax base. Twenty percent of 15% gives an effective 3%. Non-qualifying income remains subject to the full 15%.
What is the treaty network good for?+
Mauritius has 46 tax treaties, with India and African markets among the most important corridors. They may reduce withholding on dividends and interest, affect the tax treatment of capital gains and provide investment structures with a legal platform recognised by counterparties on both sides. This is one of the main reasons international investments are routed through Port Louis.
How long does incorporation take?+
An Authorised Company usually completes within one to two weeks. Mauritius GBC registration typically takes two to three weeks, including FSC licensing and management-company onboarding.
What substance does a GBC need?+
A GBC requires two Mauritius-resident directors, a principal local bank account, accounting maintained on the island and expenditure proportionate to its activities. These elements are arranged through the licensed management company appointed for the structure.
Does the company file accounts?+
Yes, but the requirements differ. The AC files a simplified annual financial summary, while the GBC submits audited financial statements to the FSC. Financial statement filing in Mauritius is handled by our accountants as part of the annual compliance calendar.
How is banking?+
MCB and SBM are among the region’s stronger banks and work with international structures where the documentation and business profile are properly prepared. International EMIs can cover multi-currency operations. A GBC must maintain its principal account locally as part of its substance, while an AC may bank outside Mauritius.
Mauritius or Seychelles - which one?+
Seychelles is cheaper and faster for a straightforward 0% IBC. Mauritius costs more but adds tax treaties, FSC infrastructure and a stronger regulated financial environment. For investment structures focused on Africa or India, those differences are often the deciding factor.
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