Mauritius:
Facts & Figures

1.3 million

Population

2,040 km²

Geography

92.7%

Literacy Rate

English & French

Language

GMT+4

Time zone

2.3 million km²

Exclusive
Economic Zone

51 DTAs | 44 IPPAs

Bilateral
Agreements

3.7% (2018)

GDP Growth

3.2%

Inflation

BAA1

Moody’s Credit Rating
(Investment Grade)

Over the last two decades, Mauritius has successfully established itself as an IFC. Seen as a jurisdiction of high repute, Mauritius IFC has a proven track record in cross-border investment and finance. As a result of the various advantages the Jurisdiction can offer, it has witnessed the establishment of several reputed banks, legal firms, investment funds and private equity funds.

Apart from its robust regulatory/corporate governance framework, its huge pool of Finance & Legal Professionals, its efficiency & competitiveness, Mauritius IFC also offers a wide range of Financial products & services. 

In line with this vision, BCP Bank (Mauritius) also has a dedicated Global Business Team under the Corporate & Institutional banking segment. They can assist you with your queries pertaining to Global Business Companies, Authorized Companies, Foreign Entities, Investment Funds or Trading Companies.

  INVEST

• No minimum capital requirement for the incorporation of a company
• 100% foreign ownership
• A network of Double Taxation Agreements & Investment Promotion Protection Agreements
• A range of fiscal advantages:
• Corporate tax rate of 15% (3% for export of manufactured products)
• No capital gains tax
• Foreign tax credit of 80%
• An OECD compliant jurisdiction
• A robust, dual legal framework (Common & Civil Law)
• No foreign exchange control/restriction

  WORK

• Attractive place for business opportunities
• Peaceful country with political stability
• Bilingual & skilled workforce
• State-of-the-art infrastructure
• Convenient time zone
• An efficient port with deep-water quays
• An international airport with a modern terminal & an airport city catering for high value cargo
• Excellent air connectivity

  LIVE & PLAY

• A highly-sought-after lifestyle
• A leisure and shopping destination with renowned global brands