ArticleInvesting In Mauritius – Exchange ControlAre there any restrictions or limitations with respect to exchange control? There are no restrictions on currency and capital exchange in Mauritius.MauritiusGovernment, Public SectorJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleCaptive Insurance: New Legislation In MauritiusThe Captive Insurance Act 2015 was passed before the National Assembly in December 2015. The law will now be proclaimed in stages.MauritiusInsuranceJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleData Protection: Data Protection Act 2017 V/S GDPR.The European General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") is effective as from 3.00 am (Mauritian time) today, 25 May 2018.MauritiusPrivacyJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleEmployees Must Expressly Consent To The Use Of Their Fingerprints Data To Record Their AttendanceThe Tribunal held that the use of fingerprints for attendance purposes not expressly consented to by the employee was not in compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.MauritiusPrivacyJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleICCA Mauritius 2016 Pre-Congress Roadshow 20 January 2016In the 50 years' history of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), it is the first time that ICCA has chosen an African country to host its congress.MauritiusLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleInvesting In MauritiusMauritius is a Republic governed by a parliamentary democracy with elections being held every five years, and is composed of an independent judiciary. MauritiusStrategyJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleInvesting In Mauritius – TaxMauritius is a low tax jurisdiction with an investor-friendly environment to encourage both local and foreign companies to set up businesses.MauritiusTaxJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleInvestors' Magazine Interview With Regard To The Code Of Corporate GovernanceIt goes without saying that the economy depends upon the stable functioning of large corporations.MauritiusCorporate/Commercial LawJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleThe Collapse Of A GiantThe dismemberment of the British American Investment (BAI) Company, one of the largest conglomerates in Mauritius, is in its final phase.MauritiusCorporate/Commercial LawJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleFundamental Changes To The India Mauritius Double Tax Treaty AnnouncedThe 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.MauritiusTaxJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleCan A Motor Vehicle Insurer Avoid Liability Towards Third Parties In Respect Of Material Damages?This is the precise question which the Supreme Court was recently called to adjudicate upon, sitting on appeal against a decision of the Intermediate Court . MauritiusTransportJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleWhere Does FinTech Sit Within The Mauritian Legal Framework?FinTech is an important topic for businesses globally as it is disrupting and changing the global financial landscape.MauritiusTechnologyJuristconsult Chambers
VideoJuristconsult NEW Webcast: "IS MAURITIUS READY FOR BEPS?" (Video Content)Juristconsult Chambers is pleased to launch its second webcast which is this time on the Base Erosion Profit Shifting.MauritiusTaxJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleBREXIT: Potential Legal Implications For MauritiusMauritius has a number of treaties in place with the UK and a large number of them predate 1973 when the UK became a full-fledged number of the European Economic Community.MauritiusInternational LawJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleWorld Cup Brazil 2014: Trade Mark EnforcementIt is not an understatement to say that FIFA generates much of its income from corporate sponsors and licensees.BrazilIntellectual PropertyJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleProperty Development Schemes ("PDS") : The Legal FrameworkThe Property Development Scheme or PDS was created by the Government in place since December 2014, as a successor to the previous schemes, that is, (i) Integrated Resort Schemes (IRS) and (ii) Residential Estate Schemes.MauritiusReal Estate and ConstructionJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleInvesting In Mauritius – EmploymentRegardless of whether it is a national or an international investor, the employer must show that the skills required of the expatriate are not available on the domestic labour market...MauritiusEmployment and HRJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleBuild Operate Transfer Projects ActOn 29 March 2016, the National Assembly passed the Build Operate Transfer Projects Act.MauritiusGovernment, Public SectorJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleKey Issues In Negotiating A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)Renewable energy presents several challenges in the negotiation process.MauritiusEnergy and Natural ResourcesJuristconsult Chambers
ArticleMauritius Reinforces Its Position As The Hub For Investment In AfricaAccording to the Notices, the DTAA with Congo and Egypt are deemed to have come into operation on 8 October 2014 and 10 March 2014 respectively. MauritiusTaxJuristconsult Chambers