The company behind the licence
Limited Company Setup in Mauritius
Every Mauritius structure starts as a company limited by shares. The licence on top is what changes its character.
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One company law, several regimes
Mauritius incorporates companies under a single Companies Act. What differentiates a domestic company from a Global Business Company or an Authorised Company is the licence or authorisation layered on top, and the obligations that come with it.
- Company and licence layers explained separately
- Constitution drafted rather than defaulted
- Director requirements set by the chosen regime
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Compare the structures
Company forms and regimes
The form is common; the regime changes everything.
| Structure | When it fits | Key feature |
|---|---|---|
| Private company limited by shares | Almost all businesses | The base form for every regime |
| Company limited by guarantee | Non-profit structures | No share capital |
| Limited life company | Fixed-term ventures | A defined duration |
| Limited partnership | Funds and joint ventures | Partners rather than shareholders |
| Protected cell company | Segregated structures | Cells with separated assets |
| Foundation | Succession and philanthropy | A separate legal concept from a company |
A Global Business Company must be administered by a management company licensed by the Financial Services Commission, and an Authorised Company must have a licensed registered agent. That is a statutory requirement in Mauritius, not a commercial preference. We co-ordinate your engagement with a licensed Mauritian management company and manage the process end to end; the regulated filings are made by them.
How it works
Forming the company
Form first, then the regime that sits on it.
01
Structure and regime
Shareholding, directors and whether the company will be domestic, Global Business or Authorised.
02
Constitution and incorporation
Constitution prepared to your shareholding and the company incorporated with the Registrar.
03
Licence and operations
Global Business or Authorised Company application where relevant, registers established, and bank and tax registrations completed.
- Proposed company name
- Certified identity documents for all parties
- Certified proof of address
- Bank or professional references
- Shareholding split and share capital
- Proposed directors and their residency
- Business plan and activity description
- Source of funds evidence
- Intended regime: domestic, Global Business or Authorised
- Constitution requirements
- Financial year end preference
- Corporate shareholder documents where applicable
Scope
What is included, and what is not
Stated plainly, so nothing is added once the engagement starts.
Included in the service fee
- Structure and regime recommendation
- Management company engagement co-ordinated
- Name reservation
- Constitution prepared
- Incorporation with the Registrar
- Licence or authorisation application
- Registers and statutory records established
- Tax registration and filing calendar
Not included, quoted separately
- Registrar, FSC and MRA fees, paid at cost
- Management company annual fees, quoted separately
- Regulated filings, made by the licensed management company
- Shareholder agreements
- Annual audit where required
- Accounts preparation, quoted separately
- Substance costs
- Bank account opening decisions
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Official Mauritian authorities
We file directly with these bodies on your behalf.
Corporate and Business Registration DepartmentFinancial Services CommissionMauritius Revenue AuthorityEconomic Development BoardRegistrar of CompaniesIndustrial Property Office
Questions
Mauritius limited company — FAQs
How many directors and shareholders are needed?
At least one of each. A Global Business Company additionally requires resident directors as part of its substance obligations.
Is there a minimum share capital?
No meaningful minimum for an ordinary company. Licensed activities can carry their own capital requirements.
What is the difference between the regimes?
A domestic company trades locally and is taxed as resident. A Global Business Company is resident with substance and treaty access. An Authorised Company is treated as non-resident.
Can I convert from one to another?
Changes of regime are possible but involve applications and consequences, which is why the initial choice matters.
Can I change the constitution later?
Yes, by resolution and filing. Share classes and rights are easier to set correctly at incorporation.
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