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Thinking of going global? Here is what you need to know about setting up a Global Business Company (GBC) in Mauritius.

The Government of India announced in a press release dated 10 May 2016 that Mauritius and India have signed a protocol amending the agreement for avoidance of double taxation with Mauritius.

Mauritius is a low tax jurisdiction with an investor-friendly environment to encourage both local and foreign companies to set up businesses.

Mauritius is widely recognized and internationally acclaimed as the foremost investment gateway into Africa. The country is the eastern-most part of Africa...

In a recent ruling delivered by the Mumbai Income-Tax Appellate Authority ("ITAT"), the ITAT considered whether the beneficial ownership of shares is a relevant criterion for a taxpayer...

Mauritius has been dubbed by its Economic Development Board (EDB) as the preferred jurisdiction for Africa by virtue of its unique blueprint consisting of strategic location, stable Government...

Accion Africa-Asia Investment Company1 (‘Assessee') was an investment holding company incorporated in Mauritius and had been granted a Category I Global Business License. It was a tax resident of Mauritius...

The Mauritius Finance Act 2021, which was gazetted on 5 August to implement measures announced in the 2021 Budget Speech, has introduced a significant change to Mauritian trusts in respect of residency.

India and Mauritius signed a protocol for the amendment of the convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes of income and capital gains convention...

For years, Mauritius has served as a key gateway for foreign investment into India. With its well-established financial sector and strong historical ties to India...

Mauritius is widely known for its Global Business Licence companies and its wide network of double taxation treaties within the framework of a well regulated International Financial Centre.

The Republic of Mauritius has developed into an international financial services centre of high repute. It offers multiple advantages to foreign investors, inter alia, due to its strategic position, excellent economic and political background and dual legal system of Common law and Civil law.

Of all the countries that trumpet themselves as the ‘Singapore of Africa', Mauritius probably has the strongest claim.

Implications for Mauritius following the revision of the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

The Asssessee, is a Mauritius based entity, registered as a FPI with SEBI and possess a valid Tax Residency Certificate.

We would like to examine the advantages of holding French real estate (either principal residence or secondary home) through a Mauritius company and to avoid the three percent yearly tax on assessed value. Additional estate planning opportunities are also open.

Mauritius renegotiating tax treaty is not confirmed yet.

Almost by definition the experienced offshore practitioner has to be proficient (if not always an expert) in all manner of legal, accounting, taxation, regulatory and general business matters. That is to say nothing of being a mentor, confidante and occasional psychologist to one’s clients.