subject: Mauritius - International Financial Centre [print this page] MAURITIUS - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE
Global Business License 1 (GBL - 1)
Companies that is incorporated in Mauritius and has its controlling interest in Mauritius is considered to be resident company for tax purpose. Companies are liable to pay tax at a rate of 15 %.
Global Business Companies are governed by the companies Act 2001 and Financial Services Development Act 2001.
Offshore Companies
Global Business License 1 (GBL 1)
Global Business License 2 (GBL 2)
Global Business License 1
Taxation
GBL 1 Companies shall be taxable at a flat rate of 15% and 80% tax credit available.
No Capital Gain tax.
No withholding tax on dividend.
Access to double tax treaty.
Foreign tax credit available.
Capital and Shares
No minimum share capital shall be required.
Shares may be subscribed by nominees but beneficial owners must be disclosed.
Shares can be issued with or without a par value.
Director and Shareholders
Atleast one shareholder and one director is required.
General Annual meeting mandatory.
Time Taken to Incorporation
Normally takes 2 weeks to incorporate Global Business License 1 Companies.
Accounts
Audited Accounts are required to be filed with FSC.
Annual returns need to be filed.
QUALIFIED GLOBAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
As per the Second Schedule of the FSD Act, a GBL1 can engage in the following Qualified Global Business
Aircraft Financing and Leasing
Asset Management
Consultancy Services
Financial Services
Fund Management
Information and Communication Technology Services
Insurance
Licensing and Franchising
Logistics and/or Marketing
Operational Headquarters
Pension Funds
Shipping and Ship Management
Trading
Such other qualified global business activity as approved by the FSC.
by: Abhishek Hans - India
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