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The Mauritius Budget 2026/27 introduces major reforms to strengthen the country’s international financial centre, attract global investment and support business growth. Key measures include a new Golden Visa programme, changes to the Work and Live Scheme, fintech regulation, tax reforms, manufacturing incentives and enhanced compliance frameworks.

The Mauritius Financial Services Commission (Commission) has issued its revised guide (Guide) on the criteria it considers when conducting ...

The financial services sector is recognised as the primary pillar of the Mauritian economy, directly and indirectly accounting for a quarter of total GDP and employing over 36,800 people, according to a recently published government strategy report titled ‘Rethinking the future of the Financial Services Industry'.

The Financial Services Commission (Commission) has issued the Financial Services (Investment Banking) (Amendment) Rules 2020, the Financial Services (Administrative Penalties) (Amendment)

Strategically located in the Indian Ocean at the crossroad of international investments, Mauritius has throughout the last decade forged a strong reputation as a premier international financial centre.

The Mauritius Ministry of Financial Services and Good Governance of Mauritius ("MFSGG") has issued a Communique on 01 October 2020 confirming that the EU List of High-Risk Third Countries...

Mauritius has issued comprehensive guidance notes on stablecoins, marking a significant tightening of its regulatory framework three years after initial consultation. The new rules prohibit algorithmic and yield-bearing models, mandate redemption at par value within five days, and introduce dual oversight with the Bank of Mauritius for certain arrangements.

Under Mauritian law, a floating charge is a general security interest over all present and future movable or immovable assets, which may change in quantity and value during the security period.

A Mauritius Global Treasury Activities Licence allows multinational groups to centralise treasury operations such as cash management, group financing, foreign exchange risk and liquidity management in one jurisdiction. For businesses operating across Africa, it can improve financial oversight, strengthen governance, simplify banking relationships and, where conditions are met, provide valuable tax incentives.

The Mauritius fund industry demonstrated significant resilience and adaptability in 2025, successfully navigating a complex period of global tax reform and heightened regulatory standards. The year was defined by the integration of the 2025 Finance Act’s new tax framework (including the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax, or QDMTT) and a reinforced focus on economic substance, such as the two resident director rule for global business companies (GBCs).