Company Formation in Mauritius – Tax-Efficient Offshore Structure for NRIs & Global Investors
Company Formation in Mauritius – Your Gateway to Tax-Efficient Global Business
Mauritius is one of the world's most respected offshore financial centres, offering a 15% flat corporate tax rate, an extensive Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) network with 46+ countries including India, and a robust legal framework based on English common law. For NRIs, Indian entrepreneurs, and global investors, a Mauritius company is the gold standard for holding investments, routing international trade, and structuring cross-border transactions compliantly.
Why Mauritius?
- ✅ 15% flat corporate tax – one of the lowest globally
- ✅ DTAA with India – reduced withholding tax on dividends, royalties, and capital gains
- ✅ No capital gains tax on disposal of shares
- ✅ No inheritance tax, wealth tax, or estate duty
- ✅ 100% foreign ownership permitted in most sectors
- ✅ FATF-compliant, OECD white-listed jurisdiction
- ✅ Stable political environment with English-language legal system
- ✅ Strategic time zone bridging Asia, Africa, and Europe
Who Should Form a Mauritius Company?
- NRIs investing back into India via the DTAA route
- Indian exporters seeking a compliant international trading entity
- Entrepreneurs building SaaS, fintech, or digital businesses for global markets
- Family offices structuring multi-generational wealth
- Gulf-based professionals seeking a compliant holding structure
Our Mauritius Company Formation Package Includes
- Name reservation and approval with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mauritius
- Preparation and filing of Constitution (Memorandum & Articles)
- Registered office address (1 year)
- Appointment of local resident director (if required)
- FSC (Financial Services Commission) licence application for GBC (Global Business Company)
- Corporate bank account introduction (AfrAsia, SBM, or MCB)
- Compliance pack: UBO declaration, KYC, AML policy
- Certificate of Incorporation + Share Certificates
- Post-incorporation advisory: DTAA structuring, repatriation planning
Timeline
Standard formation: 10–15 business days from receipt of complete KYC documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can an NRI own 100% of a Mauritius company?
- Yes. Mauritius permits 100% foreign ownership in most business categories without any local partner requirement.
- Is a Mauritius company legal for routing India investments?
- Yes, subject to FEMA, RBI, and SEBI regulations. Our team ensures full compliance with Indian and Mauritius law.
- What is a GBC (Global Business Company)?
- A GBC is a Mauritius company licensed by the FSC to conduct business primarily outside Mauritius. It is the primary vehicle for accessing DTAA benefits with India.
- Do I need to travel to Mauritius?
- No. The entire process can be completed remotely with notarised/apostilled documents.
Blueberry is a Kerala-based global trade and financial services facilitation firm. We work with RBI-regulated partners and licensed Mauritius management companies to deliver compliant, end-to-end company formation services.