Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean, 1,200 miles off the southeast coast of Africa. Mauritius is a democratic republic, with stable politics and complete communication facilities, where multinational accounting firms have set up their offices and domestically opened international banks are also increasing. A Mauritius-based international business company (a Category 2 company) now has characteristics similar to a BVI international business company (IBC). To operate this kind of company, no tax is declarable or payable except for an annual license fee.

Advantages

• No tax shall be declarable and payable by an international business company
• It is not required to submit annual returns
• Privacy protection is provided, and it is not required to disclose information concerning shareholders and directors

General Requirements

• At least one shareholder and director
• Local registered address

Required Information and Time

• Chinese and English names of company
• Copies of ID cards or passports of shareholders and directors
• Registration of a new company (requires 6 weeks or so)