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1. To apply for an Investor Permit or License in Mauritius, applicant must first contact the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius link
2. The EDB is responsible for providing business and investment advice, as well as for processing applications for Investor Permits and Licenses.
3. Once the applicant has contacted the EDB, they will need to submit a proposal outlining the nature and scope of the investment, as well as their background and experience. The EDB will review their proposal and may request additional information as needed.
4. Once their proposal is approved, they will need to submit an application for an Investor Permit or License to the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius. This application must include a business plan and all required documents.
5. Applicants can get the Application Form from the Economic Development Board (EDB) authority.
6. Applicants should fill in all the details on the application form. This application will include information about the investor's identity, their proposed business activities, and the amount of capital they intend to invest.
7. Supporting documents must also be submitted along with the application form, such as a business plan, proof of financial soundness, and a certificate of good standing from the applicant’s previous regulatory authority and they can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. After the documents have been received and reviewed by the EDB, the applicant will be required to attend an interview with EDB officials to discuss their proposed business plan.
9. Once the application is accepted, the investor must pay the relevant permit or license fee and they can be found under the “Fees” section of this page.
10. If the applicant is approved for an Investor Permit or License, they will be issued with a Certificate of Registration.
11. The applicant will then be required to register their business with the Companies Registrar in Mauritius and obtain any necessary authorizations or permits from the relevant government authorities. This allows the business to operate legally in Mauritius and to open a bank account.
12. Once the business is registered, the applicant will be required to submit their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA). This will allow them to pay taxes in Mauritius. Applicants will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as to pay all applicable taxes.
13. Finally, the applicant will need to apply for a work permit, if they intend to employ foreign citizens in their business. The work permit must be applied for from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population.
14. Once all the necessary steps have been completed, the applicant will be able to operate their business legally in Mauritius and will be issued with a valid Investor Permit or License.
15. Processing time for applying for an Investor Permit or License is 4-6 weeks depending on the complexity of the application.

• Application form
• Business plan
• Birth certificate, marriage certificate
• Business registration card, certificate of incorporation
• Proof of investment funds
• Medical certificate
• Passport and passport-sized photos
• Register of shareholders and directors
• Appropriate licenses
• Resume/CV
• Brief on the activities of the company
• Education and professional experience documents (Professional)
• Contract of employment and job description (International students)

Visa Mauritius (Live and Invest in Mauritius)
Address: The Catalyst, Silicon Avenue,
4th Floor Suite 408, Ebène Cibercity
Tel: +230 5472 8640
Open time: Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 17:00
E-mail: info@visa-mauritius.com
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Passport and Immigration Office
Address: 4th Floor, Sterling House, 
Lislet Geoffroy Street, 
Port Louis - Mauritius 
Tel: + 230 211 5830 
Fax: +230 210 9322 
Email: pio_occupation@govmu.org
Contact link
Email: op@investmauritius.com

Economic Development Board, Mauritius
Board of Investment (BOI)
Address: Wall St, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
QF3V+2G Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
Contact number: +2302033800
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• In Mauritius, any person over 18 years of age who has a valid passport and the necessary funds to invest in the country is eligible for an investor permit or license.
• Additionally, applicants must have no criminal record in Mauritius or any other country.

• Applications fees for applying for investors Permit is US$2000.

• The Immigration Act also states that the Investor Permit is valid for 10 years.

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• Processing time for applying for an Investor Permit or License is 4-6 weeks depending on the complexity of the application.

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The process of obtaining an investor permit or license in Mauritius is relatively straightforward. It involves the following steps:

• Contact the Board of Investment (BOI): Prospective investors should contact the Board of Investment (BOI) to discuss their investment plans and the type of permit or license they require.
• Submit an application: Once the BOI has been consulted, prospective investors should submit an application for the relevant permit or license.
• Pay the permit or license fee: Once the application is accepted, the investor must pay the relevant permit or license fee.
• Submit a business plan: The investor must then submit a detailed business plan to the BOI.
• Receive approval: The BOI will review the business plan and, if it is deemed acceptable, will issue the relevant permit or license. The investor will then be able to set up their business in Mauritius.
• Once the investor has obtained their permit or license, they must comply with all applicable legislation in Mauritius. This includes taxation laws, health and safety regulations, and employment laws.

• Personal Information: Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Current Residential Address.
• Financial Information: Source of Wealth, Net Worth, Total Assets, Total Liabilities, Total Annual Income, Total Liquid Assets.
• Business Information: Nature of Business, Business Partners, Business Address and Contact Information, Business Plan.
• Other Details: Company Details: Name of Company, Type of Entity, Registered Address, Business Activity, Date of Incorporation.
• Bank Details: Bank Name, Account Number, Swift Code.

• A foreign investor needs to obtain an investor permit or license in Mauritius to legally invest in the country and benefit from the attractive investment opportunities that the country has to offer.
• The investor permit or license allows foreign investors to operate their businesses in Mauritius, access the country’s financial markets, and benefit from its low corporate tax rate.
• The investor permit or license also grants the investor access to the country’s well-developed infrastructure, its skilled and available workforce, and its stable political environment.

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