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Mauritius - Apply for Name Reservation of Company

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. To Apply for Name Reservation of Company, 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 application form from the Registrar of Companies or download the application form from this website link.
  4. Applicant will need to fill out the form with the applicant’s details.
  5. The applicant must attach all the required documents and they can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  6. Submit the completed form along with the applicable fees to the Registrar of Companies.
  7. A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
  8. The Registrar of Companies will review the submitted form and approve/reject the name reservation request.
  9. If the name reservation request is approved, the Registrar of Companies will issue a certificate of name reservation.
  10. If the name reservation is rejected, the Registrar of Companies will provide an explanation as to why the name was rejected.
  11. The processing time for this procedure takes 4-5 weeks.


Apply Online

  1. Applicant must go to the website of the Registrar of Companies of Mauritius link
  2. The applicant must click on the “Name Reservation” link on the top right corner of the page.
  3. Applicant will be asked to provide his/her contact information.
  4. Applicant will need to fill out the form with the applicant’s details and click “Submit”.
  5. This involves submitting the application form with the related documents and the documents can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  6. Then the applicant will need be asked to provide the details of the proposed name for the applicant's company.
  7. After the applicant must fill out the form with the proposed name and click “Submit”.
  8. Once the applicant details are submitted, the Registrar of Companies of Mauritius will review their request and will inform to the applicant of the outcome.
  9. If the company name is approved, he/she will need to pay a fee to have the name reservation registered.
  10. A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
  11. Once the fee is paid and the name reservation is registered, he/she will receive a certificate of name reservation.
  12. This certificate should be kept safe and is valid for a period of 6 months from the date of registration.
  13. Generally, it takes around 3 days to complete the incorporation process.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Form A1 – Application for Reservation of Name link
  • A copy of the proposed company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • A copy of the proposed company’s registration application
  • A copy of the proposed company’s business plan
  • A copy of the proposed company’s financial statements
  • An undertaking from the proposed company’s directors to observe the provisions of the Companies Act
  • A copy of the proposed company’s board resolution
  • A copy of the proposed company’s shareholder resolution
  • An affidavit from the proposed company’s directors confirming the company’s compliance with the Companies Act
  • A copy of the proposed company’s application for registration with the Registrar of Companies.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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]
Contact link
Location link

EligibilityEdit

  • Anyone wishing to register a company in Mauritius is eligible to apply for a name reservation. This includes foreign investors, local entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporate entities. The company's name must be unique and not conflict with any existing registered company or trademark.



FeesEdit

  • A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.



ValidityEdit

  • The validity of a name reservation for a company is six months from the date of reservation. After the six-month period, the name reservation will expire and will have to be renewed if desired.



Documents to UseEdit



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time for this procedure takes 4-5 weeks.



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InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.



Required InformationEdit

  • Proposed Company Name
  • Date of Registration
  • Type of Company: (e.g. Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Company, etc.)
  • Proposed Business Activity
  • Registered Office Address
  • Number of Shareholders
  • Number of Directors
  • Names of Directors
  • Citizenship/Residency of Directors:
  • Email Address of Contact Person
  • Contact Number of Contact Person



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Name Reservation of Company in Mauritius is necessary in order to ensure that the company name chosen is not in use by any other registered company in the country.
  • It is important to reserve a name for a company in order to avoid any potential legal disputes that may arise from another company having the same name in the country.
  • Moreover, having the name of the company reserved also helps to create a unique corporate identity and brand recognition.



Information which might helpEdit

  • The Companies Act 2001 of Mauritius requires that all companies registered in Mauritius secure a company name prior to their registration. The company name reservation process can be started online or by filling in a name reservation form and submitting it to the Registrar of Companies.
  • Prior to the name reservation, the proposed name must be checked for availability by performing a name search with the Registrar of Companies. The search will reveal any company names that are identical or nearly identical to the proposed name.
  • The proposed name should also comply with the regulations of the Companies Act 2001. Prohibited words such as ‘bank’, ‘insurance’, and ‘university’ must not be used in the name.
  • Once the name search is complete and the name is approved, the name reservation form must be submitted to the Registrar of Companies. The application fee must also be paid. Upon approval, the Registrar will reserve the name for a period of three months.
  • After the three months period, the company must be registered in Mauritius or the reserved name will expire. The company name reservation process can be completed in a few days.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



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