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Mauritius Company Formation
Use a Mauritius Global Business Company or Authorised Company to invest into Africa and Asia from a well regulated international financial centre.
Mauritius for international business
Mauritius is a regulated international financial centre with a wide network of double tax agreements and investment promotion agreements, particularly with African and Asian countries. Companies are licensed by the Financial Services Commission through a management company.
The Global Business Company (GBC) is used for operations and investments that need treaty access and substance in Mauritius. The Authorised Company is a lighter structure for business conducted mainly outside Mauritius.
At a glance
- Global Business Company or Authorised Company
- Regulated by the Financial Services Commission
- Wide treaty network
- Gateway to Africa and Asia
- Substance requirements for GBCs
What we handle
- Structure comparison
- Management company coordination
- Name reservation
- Constitution and documents
- FSC licence application
- Local directors and substance planning
- Bank account support
- Tax residence certificate support
- Accounting and audit coordination
- Annual compliance
Why set up with Emna Capital
01
One point of contact
A single advisor manages your file from the first call to the day your licence, visas and bank account are ready.
02
The right jurisdiction
We compare mainland, free zone and offshore options against your activity, clients and budget before you commit.
03
Paperwork done properly
Applications, attestations and translations are prepared and checked by our team to avoid rejections and delays.
04
Support after setup
Accounting, VAT, corporate tax, renewals and PRO work continue with the same team once you are trading.
How Mauritius formation works
Step 1
Choose the vehicle
GBC or Authorised Company depending on your goals.
Step 2
Due diligence
KYC documents are prepared for the management company.
Step 3
Licensing
The application is submitted and the company incorporated and licensed.
Step 4
Ongoing compliance
Accounting, audit and annual filings are coordinated.
Documents you will need
Exact requirements depend on the authority, the activity and the shareholders involved. We confirm the final list with you before anything is submitted.
- Certified passport copies
- Proof of address
- Bank reference
- Source of funds
- Business plan for GBC applications
Frequently asked questions
A GBC is tax resident in Mauritius and can access its treaty network, with substance requirements. An Authorised Company is managed outside Mauritius and is not treaty eligible.
Mauritius has investment and tax agreements with many African countries and a familiar legal system for international investors.
GBCs prepare audited financial statements. Authorised Companies have lighter filing obligations.
Yes. We design group structures that combine UAE operations with international holding vehicles where it makes commercial sense.
Talk to an Emna Capital advisor
Tell us what you are planning and we will map out the route, the paperwork and the timeline. The first consultation is free.