Hong Kong vs Mauritius: which jurisdiction wins?

Hong Kong vs Mauritius — both credible, very different trade-offs. Below: side-by-side on the variables that actually move the decision.

	Hong Kong	Mauritius
Tax headline	16.5% profits tax, territorial system	15% with partial exemption (effective ~3%)
Formation days	7	10
First-year cost	$3,200	$4,500
Treaties	47+	46+
Substance	Offshore claim requires substance and operational evidence	Substance required for GBC status
Banking	HSBC, Standard Chartered, plus VASP-licensed banks since 2024	MCB, SBM, AfrAsia

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