As increasing pressures from shareholders, employees and stakeholders over the recent years have driven companies to integrate ESG principles throughout their operations...

ESG and sustainability are moving up the corporate agenda, both in Mauritius and internationally.

Mauritius' delisting from the FATF Greylist breathed in a new life for the Mauritius IFC. However, in the face of the new legislative measures implemented ...

As one may recall, the global business sector was subject to major reforms in the year 2018, which in fact, ensued the OECD/G20 BEPS Project.

The Financial Services Commission ("FSC") has issued a circular letter on the 28 October 2021 to inform licensees of their obligations with respect to the second edition of the National Code of Corporate Governance ...

In "Soniawear Ltd v Central Electricity Board 2013 SCJ 422", the Supreme Court considered the effect of amalgamation on a surviving company.

Afrinex, a pan-African international exchange, was launched, on 25 October 2021, by the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth.

On October 30th, 2023, A South Korean delegation, led by Mr. Chey Taewon, Chairman of SK Group and Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)...

With an ongoing drive for innovation, Mauritius has banked upon its existing conducive business eco-system to further startup and technopreneur initiatives.

Under Mauritian laws, a pledge is the actual or constructive delivery of possession of an asset by way of security. The principles are derived from French law.

On 08 March 2023, the Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, met with the Prime Minister, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth to discuss...

GBCs benefit from an 80% tax exemption on specified foreign income, reducing the effective tax rate to just 3%–3.4%—enabling smart and efficient tax planning.

Ocorian's CEO and Chairman, Frederik van Tuyll, was interviewed on Mauritius national television during his visit in June 2022.

The Registrar of Companies in Mauritius has issued a practice direction relating to the disclosure of beneficial ownership by companies and any other entities such as partnerships and...

As the year comes to a close, all of us at Axis would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous, fulfilling New Year 2026.

Our latest Axis Masterclass "Choosing the ideal asset protection and/or estate planning structure: Trust or Foundation" was held on 30 November 2021.

The funds industry is dynamic, and constantly evolving. Axis as your trusted partner can handle the regulatory, financial, tax, compliance and corporate governance responsibilities...

Loss of profit, possible risks to reputation, decrease in stock price… an endless list on the impact of insider dealing and market abuse. Whilst cybersecurity risks may be a contributing factor,