Several business parks located in strategic places are available in Mauritius provide modern office amenities to suit specific needs of businesses. 

A non-citizen can hold/ purchase/ acquire immovable properties in Mauritius provided approval is sought from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). A non-citizen registered as investor can seek approval from the Economic Development Board (EDB).

Mauritius has a deed system whereby the notary has the legal obligation to draft the property deed and to ensure that the property is free from any encumbrances and all documents are in order. The buyer is free to choose the notary of his/her choice.

Anybody can hold, purchase and sell shares, deal with shares or other securities of a company which are desirous of being admitted for quotation on the Official List of the Stock Exchange through a public issue, offer for sale of shares and for private placement of shares.

Where a plot of land is classified as agricultural land and is to be used for non-agricultural purposes, an application for a Land conversion permit should be made to the Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security

Application for connection to the electricity grid is made either online or to any customer walk–in service of the central Electricity Board (CEB).  Documents required and fees for commercial and industrial buildings are available on the CEB’s website under the tab customer services. 

Employers can recruit both local talents and foreign nationals to work in Mauritius. Employers can post an advertisement in local press or specialised website or use the expertise of recruitment agencies.

Payment of registration fees for companies, “sociétés”, limited partnerships and foundations must be effected yearly as from 3 January to 20 January inclusively. After the 20 January, a higher rate is applicable.

Mauritius has streamlined its tariffs and undertaken meas¬ures to simplify cross-border trading. 53% of the tariff lines do not require an import/ export permit and 89% of the tariff lines in Mauritius are zero-rated.

Access to dispute settlement by investors has been facilitated with the establishment of a Commercial Division of the Supreme Court.