Company formation in Mauritius
Global Business Company (GBC)
Legal minimum, year 1£9,190
Legal minimum, per year after£6,890
Typical year 1£13,770
Corporation tax15%Ease Banking
Every fee
Setting up
Government fee£1,150
About US$1,500 FSC licence and registrationLicensed management company setup£1,150 to 3,450
Required
Share capitalUS$1
Time to form2 to 4 weeks
Running it, per year
FSC annual fee£1,500
Required
Management company and two resident directors£3,850 to 9,250
RequiredUS$5,000 to $12,000
Statutory audit£1,540 to 3,000
Required
Legal minimum after year 1£6,890
Audit: MandatoryForeign ownersAt least two Mauritius-resident directorsRemote via a licensed management company
Tax15% headline; about 3% on qualifying foreign income with substanceDividend withholding: 0%VAT/GST: 15%
BankingLocal bank account mandatory; workable via management company
Used for investment into Africa and India via treaties.
SourcesMauritius GBC 2026
Questions
- How much does it cost to set up a company in Mauritius?
- The legal minimum for the first year is £9,190, counting only what the law requires and doing every filing yourself. A typical first year, with an accountant, costs about £13,770. The government fee is £1,150 (About US$1,500 FSC licence and registration). Share capital is not included.
- How much does it cost per year to run a company in Mauritius?
- The legal minimum after the first year is £6,890 a year. Running costs including optional and practically needed services range from £6,890 to 13,750. Audit: Mandatory.
- Do I need a local director in Mauritius?
- Yes. At least two Mauritius-resident directors.
- Can a non-resident form a company in Mauritius remotely?
- Yes. Remote via a licensed management company.
- What is the corporation tax rate in Mauritius?
- 15% headline; about 3% on qualifying foreign income with substance. Dividend withholding: 0%. VAT/GST: 15%.
- How long does it take to form a company in Mauritius?
- 2 to 4 weeks.
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