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Mauritius Offshore Company
Our Commitment
- Your Company in Mauritius in 1 week.
- The most competitive price, in complete transparency.
- Complete confidentiality.
- A dedicated manager available throughout the year.
- Your company with a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
Mauritius Company, ideal for:
- Traders
- Holding intellectual property rights
- For the custody of real estate
- For inheritance purposes
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Good to Know |
| For the eighth consecutive year, the World Bank's 2016 Ease of Doing Business report ranks Mauritius 1st among African economies and 32nd worldwide out of 189 economies in terms of ease of doing business, making Mauritius the leader in economic freedom for the region of Sub-Saharan Africa. |
Mauritius Company main characteristics:
| Company type |
Global Business Company 2 (GBC2) |
| Governing corporate legislation | The Mauritius Financial Service Commission is the governing authority and companies are regulated under the Companies Act 2001. |
| Information published relating to company officers | Names of company officers are filed with the Registrar but are not open to public inspection. |
| Confidentiality | Mauritius offers a high level of anonymity and privacy. |
| Accounting requirement |
Abbreviated balance sheet to be produced on a yearly basis - Accounting price list. |
| Taxation |
No taxes of any sort. |
| Legislation |
Modern offshore legislation. |
| Standard currency |
US$ |
| Time to form |
Mauritius has a fast and efficient registry: 48 hours formation time. |
| Stability |
Stable jurisdiction with a very good reputation. |
| Communication |
Efficient communication means. |
| Time zone |
Convenient world time zone: GMT+4 |
| Secretary required |
Optional |
| Paid up capital requirement |
No paid up capital requirement. |
| Basis of legal system |
Under Civil Law. |
| Minimum directors/shareholders |
Minimum of 1 director/shareholder. |
| Bearer shares |
Bearer shares not permitted. |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE CREATION OF THE COMPANY
A certified copy 
Certification of the passport can be made by a notary, bank, lawyer or accountant. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport, an original or certified copy of a proof of domicile (issued within last 3 months), an original personal bank reference letter mentioning good standing of the account since at least 2 years, an original bank statement for a personal account from the last 3 month indicating the client’s address, as well as a signed business plan and a curriculum vitae.
General information on Mauritius
Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean approximately 800 km off the East Coast of Madagascar. The island, which is of volcanic origin, covers an area of 1,800 sq. km. The British ruled Mauritius for 158 years until 12th March 1968, when it became an independent country within the Commonwealth.
Mauritius is one of the few countries with a hybrid legal system based on English and French law.
Mauritius has developed from a low income, agriculturally based economy to a middle-income diversified economy with growing industrial, financial and tourist sectors. The island has become a renowned offshore centre with a large number of banks and financial companies.
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