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ARTICLE · 21 JULY 2025

Looking For An Easy Solution For Your International Operations?

An Authorised Company (AC) is one of the two types of companies in Mauritius that may be set up by a foreigner to conduct international business activities, i.e business outside of Mauritius.

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Here is what you need to know about setting up an Authorised Company (AC) in Mauritius:

🔹 What is an Authorised Company?
An Authorised Company (AC) is one of the two types of companies in Mauritius that may be set up by a foreigner to conduct international business activities, i.e business outside of Mauritius. The AC is not tax resident in Mauritius and has to have its place of effective management outside Mauritius. As such, it cannot avail of DTA benefits.

🔹 Uses of an Authorised company?

An AC is often used as follows:

  • To conduct business where no DTA benefits/protection is required.
  • To carry out activities such as investment holding, Re-invoicing and International Consulting.

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