SAYS THE WORLD BANK

Mauritius is a dedicated jurisdiction that collaborates with organizations such as the OECD, FATF, and the UN and its agencies. It ensures guaranteed confidentiality for those involved in legitimate business through specific provisions and customary laws that govern relationships between banks and customers, as well as between professionals and clients.

There is no withholding tax on interest, royalties, or dividends.

In the latest Ease of Doing Business Report by the World Bank, Mauritius is ranked 13th out of 190 countries, marking its best ranking since the report’s inception in 2007. This solidifies Mauritius’ position as the leading destination for business on the African continent. The country has steadily improved its ranking, moving from 25th in 2017 and 49th in 2016. Mauritius is also ranked 2nd among middle-income economies, tied with Malaysia, both scoring 81.5 points.

Mauritius’ ease of doing business score has increased to 81.5, closing the gap with the benchmark, New Zealand, which scored 86.8. The report also highlights Mauritius’ leading position in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by Rwanda (38) and Kenya (56). Over the past three years, Mauritius has climbed 36 places in the Ease of Doing Business survey.