Mauritius has acquired a reputation as an ideal jurisdiction for establishing business and investment funds in the African and Indian Ocean regions. According to the World Bank’s “Doing Business Report 2020”, which provides measures of business regulations and their enforcement, Mauritius ranked first in Africa and 13th globally out of 190 countries.  

Moreover, the government of Mauritius has been working with international organisations, such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) and the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), to advance best regulatory practices in the country. 

What are the types and structures of companies in Mauritius? 

There are several types and structures of companies available in Mauritius. According to the Companies Act 2001, companies can be structured as: 

• Company limited by shares;
• Company limited by guarantee;
• Company limited by both shares and guarantee; or 
• Unlimited company

A company can be set up as public or private. A public company can be an unlisted or a listed company that may offer to sell its shares to the public and is listed on the Official List of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. Meanwhile, a private company is limited to no more than 50 shareholders and cannot offer its shares or debentures to the public. A company is considered public unless it is stated in its application for incorporation or constitution that it is a private company 

What is the process of forming a company in Mauritius?  

Bolder’s free guide details the step-by-step process of forming a company in Mauritius. Explore the full process by downloading the guide below. 

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