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Hi!! Setting up and starting a new business is very easy in Mauritius. It would depend on what you want to trade. I am into retail e-commerce and can give you a detailed perspective about it. If you want to export/import stuff to/from other countries, that too is possible.

Regards
Ritesh

Hi,

Depend on what type of trading your are implying...if you are talking about the general retail trading like importing, buying and selling of good, then that's how it works.

To start a business in Mauritius, first of all you will need an Occupation Permit as an Investor from the Board of Investment.

To set up shop, you will need a trade license which is delivered by a municipal council or district council depending on where you are located. An annual fee is paid.

Next you will have to incorporate a company and get your Business Registration Number (BRN)followed by a tax number from the Mauritius Revenue Authority, the tax regulatory body of Mauritius.
You will need your BRN and a Tax Account Number if you will be importing your goods yourself as a commercial importer.

Bear in mind that Trading shall not imply just opening a retail shop. If your business is in direct competition with local Small & Medium businesses, you might not get a residency permit on this basis. For instance if a foreigner wants to open a shop, he'll need to bring value-added concept, innovation or world-reputed brands / franchises etc.

Minimum investment will be USD100,000 to secure a residence permit (investor category Occupation Permit)

Which kind of business you want to run in Mauritius ?
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Hi Ritesh. Could you message me your contact details. I'd appreciate chatting with you. Thanks

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depends how much u wanna invest and what u wanna as return from your investment

Keemesh

Hi Ritesh

What retail ecommerce are you involved with as I might have some products that fit?

regards
Dean
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Not all retail businesses are accessible to foreigners as it can be tricky to get a residency permit on these. Be careful. check official documentation and contact authorities before putting your money at stake.

Hi...
I plan to be in Mauritius 0n 7/8 August 2018.
Will be staying on the west coast... Pearle resorts, for about a week.
My visit is to understand investment / employment possibilities in Mauritius.

Please let me have your email / phone number.

Thanks once again

vijay
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Hi Vijay

You may contact me at ***

Regards
Ritesh

Hi Winston,

I just went through your response here and it is nicely explained.

I'm just wondering if you would have the links for the listed government agencies listed for one to go through the process of registering a business. My business will be an international franchise, and such other businesses do exist in Mauritius, but then it maybe being a franchise maybe I could be granted permission to open.

I would like to get your input.

Best!

Hello Bethuel,

As you can see, this topic is quite old.

So to increase your chances of getting the information you are looking for, I would advise you to create a new topic on the Mauritius forum.Ìý

Good luck,

Cheryl
Expat.Com Team.