Company Formation Mauritius

We are a team of Mauritius company formation specialists offering tailored services related to opening a business here.  Below, we invite you to find out how the process of business registration in Mauritius is completed and how we can help you set up a business here as fast as possible.

What are the main types of companies recommended to foreign investors in Mauritius?

Here are the main and most requested business forms in Mauritius:

1. the Global Business Corporation (GBC), which is a Mauritius tax resident business form, and it also benefits from the country’s network of double tax treaties;
2. the Authorised Company (AC), which is not a tax resident entity, meaning it is also exempt from taxation here.

What are the documents required to open a company in Mauritius as a foreign shareholder?

Here is what you need to prepare in terms of paperwork when setting up a business in Mauritius:

• a copy of your passport;
• proof of address, which can consist of a utility bill no older than 3 months;
• a bank reference letter, which must have been issued in the past 3 months at the latest;
• a declaration indicating the source of the funds;
• a CV.

IMPORTANT! All foreign-issued documents must be translated into English, if issued in another language, and certified. In Mauritius, certifications are available with lawyers, notaries, and accredited accountants.

How much does it cost to open a company in Mauritius?

Here are the registration fees that you need to consider when incorporating a Mauritius company in 2026:

• USD 130 as a government fee for registering an authorized company;
• approximately USD 600 as a government fee for a GBC company;
• our fees start at USD 2,500 for an AC and USD 6,000 for a GBC company.

You can also watch our video on company formation in Mauritius:

What are the steps to register a company in Mauritius?

Here is how the procedure is carried out through our specialists in 2026:

1. we get the approval and a signature from the client for incorporation;
2. we proceed to the reservation of the company name;
3. we perform the Know Your Client due diligence and the verification of the documents;
4. we fill out and submit the company registration form;
5. we collect the company’s Registration Certificate;
6. we proceed to registering the business for taxation and bank account opening.

How many shareholders can a company have?

The minimum number of shareholders in a company in Mauritius is one.

How many directors must a business have?

A company must have at least one resident director (in certain cases, 2 directors are required) who must be natural persons.

We also invite you to read more on company incorporation in Mauritius in the infographic below:

Is it necessary to appoint a secretary?

Yes, companies in Mauritius must also have secretaries.

How long does it take to incorporate a company in Mauritius in 2026?

The registration takes about 2 weeks if all documents are in order.

What are the Mauritius company formation services offered by your local agents?

If you are interested in business registration in Mauritius, we can provide the following services:

• assistance in choosing the appropriate business form;
• documents preparation (drafting and notarization);
• bank account opening.
• documents filing with the Mauritius Companies Register;
• tax registration;
• employment registration;
• assistance in obtaining residency in Mauritius;
• guidance in obtaining the necessary business licenses.

If you want to start a business in Mauritius and need assistance, please contact us. You can rely on us for quick and reliable Mauritius company formation services.