Mauritius - Apply for Incorporation of a Company

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Incorporation of a Company in person, the applicant has to approach the corporate and business registration department in Mauritius. Contact link
2. Choosing a business name is the first step for an applicant to start a business in Mauritius. The name should be unique and should not be similar to any existing business name in Mauritius.
3. After the name is chosen, the applicant should obtain the necessary approvals from the Registrar of Companies.
4. This involves submitting the application form with the related documents, such as a copy of the proposed company’s memorandum and articles of association.
5. Then the company must be registered with the Registrar of Companies in Mauritius by submitting the registration documents and paying the applicable registration fees and the fees details can be found under the “Fees” section of this page.
6. Once the company has been registered, the applicant should open a corporate bank account in Mauritius by submitting a copy of the registration certificate and board of directors' resolution to the bank.
7. Then the company must obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Mauritius Revenue Authority by submitting the necessary documents, such as a copy of the registration certificate, the memorandum and articles of association, the address of the registered office, the names of the shareholders and directors, etc.
8. The company must also obtain a Trading License from the Board of Investment. This is done by submitting the necessary documents, such as the registration certificate, memorandum and articles of association, the address of the registered office, the names of the shareholders and directors, etc.
9. Additionally, it must register for Value Added Tax (VAT) with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, again providing the relevant documents.
10. Once the above steps have been completed, the company may then proceed with the incorporation process.
11. This involves submitting the Articles of Association to the Registrar of Companies along with the prescribed fee, the Memorandum of Association, the certificate of incorporation, the certificate of commencement of business, and the certificate of registration.
12. The Registrar of Companies will then issue the certificate of incorporation and the company will be incorporated.
13. The processing time for applying for incorporation of a company takes 4-5 weeks, depending on the complexity of the application and the availability of the necessary documents.

Apply Online 

1. Applicant must go to the Official Business Registration Portal of the Corporate and Business Registration Department link
2. For online incorporation applicant must register with the Mauritius Network Services (our online service provider) on the following link
3. Then the applicant will see the login options at the top right of the page.
4. Once the applicant is on the login page, he/she will need to enter username and password.
5. After the applicant has successfully logged in, he/she will be able to access and manage their company's registration information.
6. Then the applicant in the home page, he/she will need to select "Application for incorporation of a company "from the list of options.
7. Then the applicant should click on the "Login" at the page. link
8. On the next page, the applicant must enter user name and password and click on the “Login” button to access the application.
9. Applicant should read and accept the terms and conditions of use and click on the “I accept the terms and conditions” button.
10. Applicant should fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
11. Applicant will be required to provide details of the proposed company, its directors and shareholders, as well as a choice of name.
12. Applicant will then be required to make the payment for the incorporation fees. This can be done either by credit card or by direct deposit into the account at the Bank of Mauritius. Applicant can be found fees details from this link - link
13. Once all the required information has been provided, applicant must click on the “Submit” button to submit the application.
14. The applicant will receive an email confirmation of the submission of the application.
15. Then the applicant can be able to track the status of the applicant’s application in the portal.
16. Once the application is approved, he/she will receive an email with the Certificate of Incorporation.
17. Generally, it takes around 1 to 2 weeks to complete the incorporation process.

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Required Documents

• Where the company has a constitution, a copy of that constitution certified by at least one applicant to be the company's constitution.
• The signed consent of every proposed director or secretary that they are not disqualified to hold office as such.
• The signed consent of every proposed shareholder containing the number and class of shares taken and the amount paid for those shares.
• In the case of a company limited by guarantee, a document signed by each member, signifying his consent to be member and the amount which such persons undertake to contribute in the event of the company's winding up.
• If the documents are signed by an agent representing the shareholder or member a form of proxy authorizing the agent to so act.
• Original Copy of Certificate of Reservation (if any).
• Photocopy of Passport for non-residents.
• Copy of residence permit if the only director is a foreigner.
• Proof of director’s address (Ex: Utility Bill).
• Proof of address of secretary in case of one person company.

Office Locations & Contacts

Corporate and business registration department
Address: One Cathedrale Square Building, Jules Koeing Street,   Port_Louis
Republic of Mauritius
Tel No: + (230) 202-0600
Fax No:  +(230) 212-4480
Email: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• In Mauritius, any individual or legal entity may apply for incorporation of a company.
• However, only foreign investors and Mauritian citizens or entities may own shares in a company, and all directors must be either Mauritian citizens or holders of a valid residence permit.
• At least "One Director" should be resident in Mauritius.

Fees

Applicant can be found fees details from this link

Validity

The validity period for incorporation of a company in Mauritius is 1 year from the date of incorporation.

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Processing Time

The processing time for applying for incorporation of a company takes 4-5 weeks, depending on the complexity of the application and the availability of the necessary documents.

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Instructions

• Select a name
• File the incorporation documents
• Obtain a Registration Number
• Prepare the company's books and records
• Open a bank account
• Register for taxes
• Obtain a business license
• Publish a notice in the Official Gazette

Required Information

• Name of proposed company
• The present full name, any former name and the usual residential address and the service address of every director and any secretary of the company
• Particulars of any business occupation and directorships in any public company or subsidiary of a public company held by each director. Should the proposed director be director of several subsidiaries of a single group, it shall suffice to state the name of the holding company with the addition of the word `group`
• The full name, the usual residential address and the service address of every shareholder, the number of shares to be taken and the amount to be paid.
• Whether the company is limited or unlimited
• Whether the company is a private or a public company
• The registered office address of the company
• In the case of a one-person company, the full name, the usual residential address and the service address of the person nominated by the proposed director to act as secretary who will call a meeting of heirs in the event of death of the sole director
• The business activities, location of the business as per the Business Registration Act
• That the information provided in the application is true and correct.
• The full name of the applicant

Need for the Document

• Incorporation of a company in Mauritius is necessary for businesses that wish to gain access to the economic benefits associated with doing business in Mauritius.
• These benefits include access to the Mauritian financial markets, favorable tax rates, government incentives, and the ability to operate within the confines of Mauritian law.
• In addition, incorporating a company in Mauritius can provide companies with access to the large pool of skilled labor available in the country and the potential for growth within the Mauritian economy.

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