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Registration: 12 April 2025
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South African expats tax obligations by sharmaritachetty
How are foreign residents taxed, how do South African expats manage their tax obligations to the South African Revenue Services.
There is no inheritance, capital gains or wealth taxes in Mauritius. You are taxed only on your income derived in Mauritius and worldwide income remitted to Mauritius.For other queries, feel free to reach out to your tax adviser Read More
Stocks shares and assets by Aum shakti Parashakti
How to earn via shares and stocks n assets with minimum investment as a housewife/ widow am 56 living in Mauritius 馃嚥馃嚭 How much is CDS account Is there financial literacy in Mauritius
@Aum shakti Parashakti Hello. At this age, you should not invest in equities (shares) but in fixed income (bonds, bills, fixed deposit, etc) to generate cash for your living Read More
Jacaranda in Balaclava: good place to live? by mrtkiste
Hello everyone,I鈥檓 considering buying a house in the new Jacaranda development in Balaclava (northwest Mauritius) and would really appreciate some local insights.How is the area in general (beaches, surroundings, access to shops and ...
Hello,I鈥檓 also from Balaclava and would highly recommend it. Jacaranda is just a 2-minute walk from the beach, located next to some of the island鈥檚 top 5-star hotels, and the beach is usually quiet and uncrowded.Weather-wise, it's sunny ... Read More
Allrisks Insurance by RusselS
Hi All,I am looking for a local insurer that offers allrisks cover and specified cover for bicycles and scuba diving gear. We rent a furnished house and are not looking for insurance that covers our landlord's items and buildings.All the quotes I ...
Hi Russell,I understand that you need to insure your personal belongings. As such you will need a household insurance cover.I would suggest that you subscribe to any insurance through an insurance broker. For household insurance, I would suggest ... Read More
Currency Exchange GBP to MUR - Where can I get the best rate ? by karibi
I need to convert GBP from the UK to MUR for a land purchase. My question is, what is the most cost-effective solution? Normally, I would use somebody like Wise, but unfortunately, they don't support MUR. I assume I will get a better rate using a ...
Hello.Contact your local bank and ask for a preferential rate for the conversion. If happy, book the deal and close the transaction Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
@External Yes. But there are representation being made and we cannot ascertain of anything Read More
10-year retirement residence permits for British retirees by gordon081257
Good afternoon.A British couple of my acquaintance wish to emigrate to Mauritius. The (retired) husband's sole source of income is his state pension, almost 拢10,000p.a. Now the minimum annual guaranteed sume is USD18,000, about 拢13,200. ...
@gordon081257 Exactly what I have mentioned Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
@KC_ Hello. You cannot say something like the budget was passed when you clearly have no idea on the right process. The minister of finance presented its income and expenditure for the forthcoming financial year in a speech. Now this speech has to ... Read More
Visas, business etc by Lpeacock
My family and I want to move to Mauritius in January. We have a fully online business which we want to move from the uk to Mauritius. Both my partner and I will draw an income from this business in Mauritius and live off this income. Which visa is ...
@Gilbert Grant I do not understand how people who are not well versed in Mauritian law and especially not licensed to carry out any regulated activity, is allowed to post such kind of advertisements. Read More
10-year retirement residence permits for British retirees by gordon081257
Good afternoon.A British couple of my acquaintance wish to emigrate to Mauritius. The (retired) husband's sole source of income is his state pension, almost 拢10,000p.a. Now the minimum annual guaranteed sume is USD18,000, about 拢13,200. ...
@Tookays Hi. No one (including edb) knows what will be the criteria for residence permit until the amendment to the law is tabled at the National Assembly for vote. Read More
MCB Private Banking, SBM, ABC Private Banking, Afrasia Bank by JustinJamesBeckwith
Does anybody have any feedback GOOD or BAD on their experience with MCB Private Banking, SBM, ABC or Afrasia and their investments and portfolios?Asking for a friend! :)
Hello. Depends on what you require - is it only premium banking or wealth management? Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
Alternatively you can add a pressure vessel to the system to reduce the load on the pump Read More
Life and work by myriamburri
I want to stay forever in Mauritius but its difficult about work.. iam from Switzerland and just learn to be a secretary in office an secretary of lawyer. I now just want to make some airbnb for tourist, but i dont know how much its cost to build ...
Hello. Non-citizen are not allowed to acquire immovable property anywhere in Mauritius save under some specific schemes like smart city, pds, etc etc. Once you acquire the property under those scheme, then you will receive a residence permit Read More
Mauritius Budget 2025-2026 by Ceresiet
The below summary was released today by Park Lane Properties. The new budget makes several changes to Taxes, Residency by non-Citizens, Retired non-Citizens, Premier Visa, Smart Coty Scheme and Ground + 2 scheme, Acquisition of Property by ...
Hi all,This was just a speech. Advice can be given once the law is enacted and there is clarity on its wording and how the relevant authorities interpret it. Read More
House Insurance by DonDanA
Hi our home is nearly completed in Albion! We now have to apply for an 鈥淥ccupancy Certificate鈥� from the district council. One of the documents needed is a home insurance. Can anyone recommend a company that does home insurance? Many ...
Hi DonDana,Every insurer does home insurance but you can get a comprehensive one from swan or eagle if you go through city brokers. Read More