Mauritius - Apply to Transfer Incorporation to Another Country

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply to Transfer Incorporation to Another Country in person, the applicant should contact the Corporate and business registration department in Mauritius Contact link
2. Applicants should download the registration form from this link
3. The applicant should then fill out the Transfer of Incorporation Form to complete the process of transferring the incorporation of the business from one state to another.
4. The applicant should provide all the necessary documents such as the original Certificate of Incorporation, the Articles of Association, the Memorandum of Association, the list of shareholders and directors, and the most recent Annual Return to ensure their application is properly and adequately supported and they can be found under the “Required Document” section of this page.
5. The applicant must provide evidence that the company has been running for a minimum of three years, is in Mauritius with a valid business address and is in line with the applicable tax and regulatory bodies' regulations and regulations.
6. Once the applicant has obtained all the necessary documents, they will have to present them to the necessary governing authorities to complete the application process, which can be done either through mail or in person at the Companies Registrar office.
7. The Companies Registrar will thoroughly review the submitted documents to ensure that they are in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and will take necessary steps to ensure that all requirements are met.
8. The Applicant may be required to appear before the Authorities to provide further information and/or answer queries related to the transfer to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and that all relevant regulations have been adhered to.
9. Once the Companies Registrar has been satisfied that all the necessary requirements have been met and the relevant documents have been approved, they will certify the transfer and issue a Certificate of Transfer.
10. Once the Companies Registrar has issued the confirmation certificate, the applicant will need to pay the required fees, which vary depending on the size of the company and the nature of the documents being filed in Mauritius, and this payment must be made as per the authority’s request.
11. The applicant should register with the company in the new country, obtain all the necessary permits and licenses, and fulfill all the associated requirements to officially begin operations in the new country.
12. The processing time for this procedure is 10-15 business days.

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Required Documents

• Duly completed Form.
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Certificate of Good Standing
• Certificate of Compliance
• List of Shareholders
• Bank Reference
• Certificate of Residence
• Power of Attorney
• Copy of Passport
• Financial Statements
• Audited Accounts
• Business Plan
• Tax Registration Certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

Corporate and business registration department
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]
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INTERNATIONAL REQUESTS:
For any international requests for information on NPOs (Companies Limited by Guarantee and Foundations), please contact the Registrar of Companies/ Registrar of Foundations on the following:
Email address: comd Link
Phone No: +230 2020602 / +230 2020615
The requests for information should be made in writing and submitted on the above email address. The office of the Registrar will endeavor to provide the information required as soon as possible.
For information on associations, applicant may contact the Registrar of Associations on: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• Any company incorporated in Mauritius is eligible to apply to transfer its incorporation to another country.
• To be eligible for approval, the company must demonstrate that the transfer is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.

Fees

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

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 10-15 business days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Company Name - The current name of the company which is being transferred.
• Company Registration Number - The registration number of the company which is being transferred.
• Registered Address - This should be the current registered address of the company.
• Name of Directors - The full name, address, and contact information of all directors of the company must be provided.
• Name of Shareholders - The full name, address, and contact information of all shareholders of the company must be provided.
• Details of Authorised Signatories - The full name, address, and contact information of all authorised signatories of the company must be provided.
• Financial Statements - A copy of the company's financial statements must be provided.
• Reason for Transfer - The reason for the transfer must be provided.
• Payment Details - Details regarding payment for the transfer must be provided.
• Any other relevant information

Need for the Document

• This certificate of transfer incorporation confirms that the company has complied with all legal requirements and is legally registered in the new jurisdiction.
• This certificate of transfer incorporation is required to open a bank account in the new jurisdiction, to register the company with the local tax authorities, and to obtain all necessary licenses and permits.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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