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This first edition captures new measures since 1 January 2019.

Mauritius is transforming into a cutting-edge digital financial hub through comprehensive legislative reforms that embed artificial intelligence, blockchain, and fintech into its regulatory framework. The island nation is introducing streamlined pathways for global talent and capital, including a premier Golden VISA scheme targeting high-net-worth investors in emerging technologies. These strategic measures position Mauritius as an innovation-driven international financial centre built for the future of dig

The National Budget builds on three pillars namely, economic renewal, fiscal consolidation and a new social order. Through the National Budget, the Mauritian Government ambitions to foster economic growth...

The general obligations of a virtual asset service providers (the ‘VASP') under the VAITOS (Statutory Returns) Rules 2022 (the ‘Statutory Returns Rules') and the VAITOS (Cybersecurity) Rules 2022...

Establishing an offshore corporate or wealth management structure is an extremely attractive proposition.

The Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 was gazetted on 05 August 2021 and it brings into force a number of amendments to the legislations in Mauritius.

This is the second in a series of Mauritius Regulatory Alerts in which we bring you an overview of the latest legal and regulatory developments in the offshore world, with a particular focus on Mauritius.

Protected Cell Companies (PCCs) were introduced in Mauritius by the Protected Cell Companies Act No. 137 of 1999. Initially thought to be a suitable structure for the business of insurance, it was also worked out to become a versatile vehicle for collective investment funds and for asset holding in Mauritius.

In its continued pursuit of attracting investors and building a resilient economy and establishing Mauritius as a hub for emerging technologies, the Mauritian Government has gone a step further...

The Bank of Mauritius launched a consultation paper on 8 January 2016 on the setting up of an asset management company in Mauritius. The consultation closed on 16 February 2016.

The fund finance market has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, with projections for 2025 indicating a continuation of this upward trajectory.

Minister of Finance Dr Renganaden Padayachy presented the Mauritius National Budget 2023/2024 on 2 June, which was focused on strengthening, continuing and sustaining the economy.

On 27 July 2024,the Mauritian Parliament enacted the Finance (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 2024 ("FA 2024"), which gives legal effectto the measures outlined by theHonourable Minister of Finance...

The Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021 (the "Act") came into force on 07 February 2022. With a view to regulate the AML/CFT risks inherent in virtual assets, ...

Mauritius has, over the years, built a thriving and trustworthy financial sector. An EU blacklisting will taint the reputation of its offshore sector as one among the safest in the region.

I was first told about the life settlement industry while on a business trip to Taiwan in 2003. My immediate reaction was that it was strange to say the least, but more particularly, just a little bit gruesome and possible even unethical.