Mauritius welcomes investment and embraces business. Globally recognised as a safe, stable and easy environment to conduct business, Mauritius is a great place to invest, work, live and retire, with future ready infrastructure, global connectivity and world class talent.
Invest in a project of at least Rs 500 million and take advantage of incentives, rebates, exemptions and preferential rates.
Leverage on our unparallel preferential market access to 68% of the world’s population and benefits from a panoply of Free Trade Agreements.
Mauritius’ residence program allows foreign nationals to make a real estate investment into the country and apply for a residence permit to live, work, and retire in Mauritius.
Live and work remotely from Mauritius and experience a long stay or retire in a picture-perfect tropical paradise.
Leverage on our unparallel preferential market access to 68% of the world’s population and benefits from a panoply of Free Trade Agreements.
22nd – 30th of April 2024
Johannesburg | Cape Town | Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | Durban
In view of strengthening and consolidating business ties and expand our market presence in South Africa, the Economic Development Board of Mauritius (EDB) is organizing an investment promotion and residency mission from the 22nd of April till the 30th of April 2024.
The Economic Development Board of Mauritius is leading a group made up of private players on a multi-sectoral roadshow to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Gqeberha, and Durban from May 8 to May 16, 2023, to fortify business ties with South Africans.
Kashish Jadoo, Senior Professional at the EDB spoke on Channel Africa’s Africa in Business show hosted by Lulu Gaboo on Thursday, 04 May 2023. The discussions were geared towards Mauritius as an investment of choice to live and work, as well as to highlight the upcoming business forum event opportunities in South Africa.
Faraz Rojid, Director of Silver Economy at the EDB spoke on SAFM’s Full Circle hosted by Bridget Masinga on Friday, 05 May 2023. The discussions were geared towards Mauritius as an investment of choice to live and work, as well as to highlight the upcoming business forum event opportunities in South Africa.
The Mauritius IFC boasts more than two decades’ track record in cross-border investment and finance and offers an unparalleled well-regulated and transparent platform. As an internationally recognised jurisdiction of repute, the Mauritius IFC is home to a number of international banks, legal firms, corporate services, investment funds and private equity funds.
If you want to work, retire, invest, or just relax, Mauritius is the place to be. Choosing to live in Mauritius will give access to multiple benefits including tax regimes, political and social stability, multiculturalism, extensive air access and many others. Mauritius welcomes esteemed travelers/foreigners seeking to prolong their feeling of wellness with its warmth, secure and tropical climate.
The real estate development aims to make Mauritius a dynamic business and financial centre. The strategies at work consist of achieving the following three points: a competitive economy with world-class infrastructure (housing, retail and lifestyle); facilities and amenities to attract world-class players; regional headquarters and multinationals.
Mauritius has earned a good name as a high quality and reliable supplier through continuous innovation in different sectors such as Textile and Apparel, Agro-Processing, Seafood Processing, Jewellery and Light Engineering. The manufacturing industry stands as a dynamic engine of growth with a GDP contribution of 13,2% (2021) and provides employment to nearly 85,000 people.
South Africa was the largest export market for Mauritius in 2022, representing 13.36% of total exports
Mauritius to Johannesburg | |
3 times per week | |
6 times per week | |
7 times per week | |
Mauritius to Nairobi | |
7 times per week | |
Mauritius to Cape Town | |
2-3 times per week |
*Please note that flight schedules may fluctuate.
Cargo:
1 flight on South Africa for the month of March 2023.
Destination | Frequency | Lead Time |
Imports from South Africa to Mauritius | ||
Durban | Weekly | 5-10 days approx |
Export from Mauritius to South Africa | ||
Durban | Weekly | 5-10 days approx |
Cape Town | Weekly | 5-10 days approx |
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | Weekly | 5-10 days approx |
The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is not only ranked by the World Bank as one of the 20 most business-friendly countries in the world but is now the leading African destination for high net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
Operating out of a business-friendly jurisdiction with no foreign exchange control As a South African business operating on a cross border level, managing a multi-currency treasury function can be a challenge due to the country’s strict foreign exchange controls.
The Mauritian economy is gaining strength by enticing the rich with benefits and adding value to its exports. The configuration of Africa’s investment and wealth landscape is experiencing a drastic shift, with Mauritius emerging as the central disruptor.
Mauritius offers a special hybrid residence and work permit known as an occupation permit. There are three categories of permits; one for professional workers, one for self-employed workers, and a final permit specifically aimed at investors.
Located in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is an island nation that has become a favourite among travellers and prospective expats over decades. Besides its idyllic beaches, lush nature and rich historical and cultural heritage, Mauritius has much more to offer South Africans looking for greener pastures.
Africa is a continent with a wealth of natural resources and a growing economy, making it an attractive investment destination. However, it is important to do your research before investing in any country, as there are risks involved.
Mauritius, South Africa and Botswana have emerged as Sub-Saharan Africa’s most talent-competitive countries, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2023. Cabo Verde, Namibia, Ghana, Gambia, Kenya, Eswatini and Zambia make up the rest of the Top 10.
Africa is home to several countries that have triumphantly upheld political and economic stability. While external viewpoints tend to stress the challenges faced by the continent, it becomes imperative to illuminate the success stories – countries that have excelled in preserving order, cultivating economic prosperity, and ensuring a stable environment for their citizens.
Mauritius’s development story is a fairy tale in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). No other country in SSA has managed its economy so successfully: from a sugarcane-based, low-income country with a per capita income of $260 in the 1960s, the island has transformed itself into an upper-middle income country with a per capita income that now exceeds $10,000.
In an age marked by heightened apprehension regarding environmental decline and the repercussions of pollution on public well-being, Mauritius stands out as a symbol of pristine, unpolluted air.
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