Step-by-Step Guide to Registering a Business in Mauritius

TBI facilitates, introduces and manages foreign-owned businesses in Mauritius. We provide an unrivalled level of quality, professionalism and discretion. We aim to provide value to your business. Whether you are trying to find out more about the jurisdiction, have a business trip already booked and are ready to set up a global business company, or you just want someone on the ground to provide some management for your affairs here, we can assist you.


Introduction

First, here is a brief overview of the registration procedure and what you need to do to register a company in Mauritius.


1. Where to register your company?

Simply register your company with the Registrar of Companies (RC) for the country where you want to register your company. This is the most reliable and convenient place to do so. However, some transactions may be carried out outside of this office (these transactions are usually carried out for tax reasons).

2. Enter the required details In our own web portal (the one that we use internally), you enter the following: Business name: e.g. We believe in Mauritius. Country: where the company is registered. If you don't already have one, enter the country where you want to be incorporated. Common Name: e.g.


Getting Started

We are not here to sell you Mauritius, we're here to serve you. Useful documents for registering a business in Mauritius :

1. A copy of your passport

2. A copy of your birth certificate

3. Two other forms of ID such as a utility bill, motor vehicle license or housing authority bill, tax returns, pay slips, company registration etc.

5. A completed Company Residence Permit

6. A complete set of Company Papers including Articles of Association, Company Bonds, Financial Statements, Insurance Documents, Company Service Books, Treasury Books etc.

7. A copy of the trade name and any other legal identifications that your business will require.




Registering a Business

Our aim is to ensure your business registration process is straightforward, efficient and easy to navigate. We believe that the process of registering a business in Mauritius must be as simple as possible. Registering a business does not cost anything. Our staff take full responsibility of the application process and ensure it runs smoothly, from start to finish.


In the first step, you can also bring your own bank guarantee to cover the amount of the application fee. Our company will provide a letter of indemnity for the bank guarantee from your home bank. This ensures that we will fully cover any fines for the delay. We do not consider the delay to be an exceptional circumstance. We have multiple criteria to select the best business solution for you.


Forms & Documents

Here at TBI, we recommend several forms and documents to take along with you to set up your company in Mauritius. For a more specific overview, please refer to this document. What are the 1st Things to Do if You Are Starting a Business in Mauritius?


The first thing to do when registering a business in Mauritius is to meet the ITO’s team to discuss the individual registration. We recommend meeting with our agents and consultants to get all the necessary information and requirements regarding the business registration. The main key information you need to provide to the ITO is to be able to prove the existence of the company and its shareholders.


Conclusion

What you should do now, is register your business and create your company’s VAT and ITIN. In the meantime, we will support you with the necessary paperwork. This process will be good, fast, easy and affordable, and we will also help you stay in contact with your new company in Mauritius.

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