Mauritius company formation: 2026 guide

Mauritius is a midshore jurisdiction in the Africa-adjacent. Headline taxation: 15% with partial exemption (effective ~3%). Companies are typically operational in 10 days from approximately $4,500 all-in for first-year set-up.

Tax headline

15% with partial exemption (effective ~3%)

Formation

10 days

From

$4,500

Treaties

46+

Substance

Substance required for GBC status

Banking

MCB, SBM, AfrAsia

What we use Mauritius for

· Investment fund
· Holding company
· Asset management firm

Highlights

· GBC1/GBL
· Africa gateway
· Strong treaty network
· VCC equivalent

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