Restricted, and scheme-based
Real Estate & Property Business Setup in Mauritius
Non-citizens cannot freely buy property in Mauritius. Acquisition runs through defined schemes and authorisation.
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The restriction is the starting point
Under the Non-Citizens (Property Restriction) Act a non-citizen generally needs authorisation to acquire immovable property. In practice acquisition happens through prescribed schemes — property development and smart city schemes, and apartments in buildings above a specified number of floors. Anyone telling you otherwise is simplifying something that matters.
- The restriction explained before you pay a deposit
- Scheme routes and residence thresholds set out clearly
- Honest about what a company cannot do here
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The routes
How non-citizens acquire property
Each route has its own conditions.
| Route | What it covers | Residence effect |
|---|---|---|
| Property Development Scheme | Residential units in approved developments | Possible above a prescribed value |
| Smart City Scheme | Units within approved smart cities | Possible above a prescribed value |
| Apartments above a floor threshold | Apartments in qualifying buildings | Possible above a prescribed value |
| Legacy resort schemes | Units in earlier approved schemes | Per the original scheme terms |
| Commercial property | Business premises | Authorisation dependent |
| Long lease | Industrial and commercial use | No ownership transfer |
Property acquisition by non-citizens is restricted by law; schemes, value thresholds and residence conditions change. Your position is checked against current rules before you commit. 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. 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
Working through a property acquisition
Eligibility before deposit, always.
01
Establish eligibility
Whether you can lawfully acquire the property you have in mind, through which route, and what authorisation is needed.
02
Structure and authorise
Whether to hold personally or through an entity, with the authorisation application prepared and submitted.
03
Complete and comply
Acquisition completed, any residence permit pursued and ongoing tax and holding obligations established.
Before you commit
What we need to know
Deposits paid before eligibility checks are the common disaster.
- Nationality and residence status
- The specific property and development
- Whether it is within an approved scheme
- Purchase price and currency
- Whether residence is an objective
- Whether you will hold personally or via an entity
- Intended use — occupation, letting or business
- Source of funds
- Whether financing is involved
- Whether a deposit has already been paid
- Existing Mauritian entities you hold
- Your tax residence
Scope
What is included, and what is not
Stated plainly, so nothing is added once the engagement starts.
Included in the service fee
- Eligibility assessment under the restriction
- Scheme and route identification
- Holding structure recommendation
- Entity incorporation where used
- Authorisation application support
- Co-ordination with notary and conveyancing
- Residence permit co-ordination where applicable
- Ongoing compliance for the holding entity
Not included, quoted separately
- Government and authorisation fees, paid at cost
- Purchase price and registration duty
- Notary and conveyancing fees
- Valuations and surveys
- Property finance arrangement
- Property management and letting
- Estate agency services
- Regulated filings, made by the licensed management company
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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 BoardMinistry of Labour and Industrial RelationsTourism Authority
Questions
Mauritius property for non-citizens — FAQs
Can a non-citizen buy property in Mauritius?
Not freely. The Non-Citizens (Property Restriction) Act requires authorisation, and in practice acquisition runs through prescribed schemes.
What are the main schemes?
Property development and smart city schemes, and apartments in buildings above a specified floor threshold. Earlier resort schemes also exist with their own terms.
Does buying property give residence?
Acquisition above a prescribed value can support a residence permit. The threshold and conditions are set by law and change.
Can a Mauritian company I own buy property instead?
Company ownership does not sidestep the restriction, and the ultimate ownership is looked through. We set out what is actually available.
I have already paid a deposit — can you help?
Possibly, and we will tell you straight away whether the acquisition is permissible. Checking eligibility before a deposit is always cheaper.
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