Mauritius is set to be removed from the European Union List of High Risk Third countries (the "EU List") very soon. Following the meeting of the European Commission College of Commissioners...

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.

The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius ("FSC") has issued a circular letter on the 06 November 2020 on the "Code on the Prevention of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing".

At its plenary meeting held on 21st of October 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded that Mauritius is no longer subject to increased monitoring by the FATF. In its public statement, the FATF highlighted the following:

The EDB of Mauritius is hosting a delegation visit from Togo on July 18-20, 2023, following a bilateral meeting during the Africa CEO Forum.

The Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (‘FSC') has issued an Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism Handbook 2020 (‘AML/CFT Handbook') on 13 January 2020...

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...

We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Industry Recruitment event at UoM on 11 & 12 July from 9am till 4pm, where endless opportunities await your career aspirations.

As we navigate through this dynamic year, Appleby's first Mauritius newsletter of 2024 sees our team share some significant developments...

The Financial Services Commission ("FSC") has issued a Consultation Paper on 19 February 2021, proposing the setting up of a comprehensive regulatory framework for FinTech Service Provider Licence...

The adoption of blockchain will represent a total shift from the traditional business dealings in Mauritius, by placing trust and authority in a decentralised network.

In its attempt to keep pace with the fast evolving fintech landscape, the financial services commission has issued a guidance note on Security Token Trading System. The CEO Mr. Dhanesswurnath Thakoor

There have been interesting developments in our legal landscape since our last issue with the Government's continued endeavours to further enhance our international financial centre as one of excellence.

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has issued FAQs on moneylending on 8 February 2023. The FSC regulates moneylending, which is a business that needs a licence in accordance with section 14A of the FSC.

The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC) has released a consultation paper on 31 October 2023 on "Metaverse – Reshaping the Financial Services Sector" for Public Consultation.

Statistics Mauritius organized a half-day workshop at the Ravenala Attitude Hotel in Balaclava to mark African Statistics Day 2023. The event, attended by key figures including Finance Minister...

Mauritius Finance held a post-budget 2023-24 panel discussion on 07 June 2023. The Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, Mr Mahen Kumar Seeruttun...

The Financial Services Commission ("FSC") of Mauritius has issued a communiqué on 08 June 2023 to remind all licensees and registered individuals to renew their annual licenses and pay the corresponding fees.

At Axis, we go beyond ticking boxes—combining Mauritian regulatory requirements with global best practices to deliver thorough, insight-driven screening.

On 24 July 2023, The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC) has released a draft Guidance Notes on Stablecoins for public consultation, aligning with its transparent rule-making process.