Mauritius has witnessed a massive development in the last decades. From a monocrop economy, depending mainly on sugar, it has diversified its economic activities into, textile and apparel industry, tourism and financial services.

A summary of the various components of the Mauritius economy.

Mauritius’ small land area of only 2,040 square kilometers understates its importance to the Indian Ocean region as it controls an Exclusive Economic Zone of more than 2 million square kilometers, one of the largest in the world.

Comprehension summary of the factors influencing the businees climate in Mauritius.

A guide to the various business structures in Mauritius

A modern business environment is administered in Mauritius through the Business Facilitation Act. It provides a framework that allows any businesses to start operations on the basis of self-adherence to comprehensive and clear guidelines. 

A discussion of procedures to form and register a company in Mauritius

A discussion of procedures to form and register a company in Mauritius

The Corporate Tax Rate in Mauritius stands at 15 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Mauritius averaged 21.91 percent from 1999 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2000 and a record low of 15 percent in 2008. Corporate Tax Rate in Mauritius is reported by the Mauritius Revenue Authority.

A corporation resident in Mauritius is subject to tax on its worldwide income. A non-resident corporation is liable to tax on any Mauritius-source income, subject to any applicable tax treaty provisions.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Mauritius stands at 15 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Mauritius averaged 19.38 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2005 and a record low of 15 percent in 2008. Personal Income Tax Rate in Mauritius is reported by the Mauritius Revenue Authority.

Individuals, irrespective of nationality, deriving income from sources within Mauritius are subject to Mauritian income tax on all such income, whether or not they are resident.

The Sales Tax Rate in Mauritius stands at 15 percent.

Comprehensive Information on Mauritius Visa Requirements 

Mauritius visa and passport requirements & Embassy and Colsulate addresses. Full detail on passports, visas and entry requirements for Mauritius

Mauritius Telecom, the public telecommunications operator of Mauritius is the primary provider of voice, mobile, Internet and IPTV services

The island nation of Mauritius benefits from an advanced and innovative telecom sector. It was the first market in the greater Africa region to launch cellular systems

119 tips on getting to and getting around Mauritius from real travelers and locals.

Cars are definitely the easiest mode of transportation in Mauritius. However it is more expensive than other modes if transportation in Mauritius. 

Labour in Mauritius is primarily governed by the Employment Rights Act (ERA 2008). Nevertheless, sector specific provisions are set out in Remuneration Orders issued by the Ministry of Labour. 

The labor law in Mauritius – (amended in 1992)

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Mauritius.

The labor law in Mauritius – (amended in 1992)

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Mauritius. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Mauritius – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, protocol, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

The population of the Island is approximately 1,300,000 made up principally by people of European, African, Indian and Chinese origin Mauritius takes pride in the fact that these different cultures co-exist in peace and succeed in creating a cultural entity that is distinctly Mauritian.

Seasonal weather guide for Mauritius

Current and forecast weather conditions

Latest travel advice for Mauritius including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

Mauritius enjoys a mild tropical maritime climate throughout the year. The climate is subtropical. There is relatively little seasonal variation in temperature. 

The Mauritian education system is based on the British model and has remained a priority since independence. It is also free in principle at state institutions.

The education system in Mauritius, patterned after the British model, has improved greatly since independence. 

The rich mixture of cultures in Mauritius means that there is virtually a cultural event to celebrate each month of the year.

Holidays for 2016 and 2017

See “People and Society” on this CIA site

This site describes the demographic features of the population of Mauritius, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace

Mauritius Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. 

Information for US exporters to Mauritius

This site provides key information on Mauritius’ participation in the WTO. Mauritius has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and  a member of GATT since 2 September 1970.

A listing of Mauritius trade agreements

Hotel listings and recommendations on the island

Villa and apartment rentals from the owners in Mauritius

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