Mauritius has multiple double tax treaties, a low tax rate and no exchange control for non-residents.
The World Bank has ranked Mauritius as the number one jurisdiction for doing business in Africa.
It has an extensive network of over 35 double tax agreements with a further 8 awaiting ratification and signature. Its hybrid legal system incorporates elements of English and French law, with the highest court of appeal being the Privy Council in the United Kingdom. Investec Trust became established in the Mauritian market in 1997 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investec group.
Benefits of working with Mauritius include its:
- Well established banking institutions
- International stock exchange
- Well regulated financial services industry
- Comparably lower fee scales than offshore jurisdictions in the northern hemisphere
Investec Trust (Mauritius) limited was incorporated on 27th January 2003 as a Management Company providing trust and company formation and administration services with an emphasis on trustee service. We now employ 26 people including both local and expatriates. Our staff speak a number of different languages including, English, French, Creole and Afrikaans. They have a range of relevant qualifications including legal, accounting, secretarial and trust administration related qualifications.
