Welcome to our website which explains how a foreign citizen can come to Mauritius to live, work, retire buy property and do business. This website has been prepared by a small team of professionals with more than 10 years experience in business facilitation. The Team Leader has worked at the Board of Investment when it first became operational in 2001. So, you are in good hands!

As you sift through the pages of our website, you will be able to understand the various related administrative procedures and, with the help of hyperlinks, you will also be able to visit the websites of various public organizations that deliver the permits and authorizations. You will also be able to view an exhaustive set of guidelines and procedures as well as download the relevant application forms like how to apply for a Permit for Retired Non-Citizen or how to set up a company in Mauritius for example.

Special courtesy goes to the relevant public organizations such as the Board of Investment, the Financial Services Commission or the Mauritius Revenue Authority whose websites and guidelines provide clear and exhaustive information that contributes towards making Mauritius an attractive investment destination. It is important to highlight here that all documents/forms emanating from public organizations are free of charge.

Want to make Mauritius your second home?

If you are considering the possibility of coming to Mauritius to live, work, retire, invest, do business and/or buy property , email us your interest which will be entertained in strict confidentiality through a personalized service tailor-made just for you.

This website basically covers the following areas:-

• How to work and reside in Mauritius
• How to retire in Mauritius
• Permanent residence in Mauritius
• How to buy property in Mauritius
• Taxation in Mauritius
• How to set up a company in Mauritius
• Opening a bank account in Mauritius
• Doing business in Mauritius
• Human resource issues
• Business costs
• Schooling facilities in Mauritius for expatriates
• How to bring your pet with you
• Traveling to Mauritius
• Important websites you should visit

New counters for Permanent Residence Permit application and application to acquire property

In a recent press communique, the Board of Investment announced the coming into operation of two counters to handle applications for Permanent Residence and to acquire an appartment.

Firstly, Non-citizens namely investors, professionals, self-employed or retired non-citizens eligible for a permanent residence permit may submit an application for the same to the Prime Minister's Office at the following address:- Residence Permit Section, Prime Minister's Office, Home Affairs Division, 4th floor, Government Centre, Port Louis.

A non-citizen who has been granted a permanent residence permit may submit an application to acquire one appartment for his personal residence located in a building of not les than two(2) floors above ground floor to the Board of Investment at the following address:- Managing Director, Board of Investment, 10th floor, One Cathedral Square Building, 16 Jules Koenig St, Port Louis.

The guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from www.investmauritius.com

Weather forcast for 22 February 2012 - Nice weather for an evening barbecue!

GENERAL SITUATION: A weak ridge of high pressure is influencing the local weather. FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS: Sunny over the whole island becoming temporarily cloudy in the afternoon in the north and part of the central plateau with localized showers. Fine weather tonight.