Find answers to common questions.
1. What taxes does a company in Mauritius pay?
The taxes applicable to a company depend on its activities, income, tax residence, transactions and applicable legislation.
Potential obligations can include corporate income tax, VAT and other taxes or duties depending on the circumstances.
A tax assessment should therefore be based on the actual facts of the business.
2. What is the corporate tax rate in Mauritius?
Mauritius applies a corporate income tax regime, but the effective tax treatment depends on the company's activities, income, residence and applicable provisions.
Certain companies or types of income may be subject to specific rules, exemptions or concessions.
Professional tax advice should be obtained for a definitive assessment.
3. Is Mauritius a tax-free country?
No. Mauritius has a tax system and companies may have corporate income tax and other tax obligations.
The tax treatment of an individual company depends on its specific circumstances and applicable legislation.
4. Does a Mauritius company have to file a tax return?
Companies may have tax filing obligations in Mauritius depending on their activities and circumstances.
The company should maintain appropriate accounting records and comply with the filing requirements applicable to it.
5. Does a Mauritius company need accounting services?
Professional accounting support can help a company maintain proper financial records, prepare financial statements and meet applicable tax and corporate obligations.
The level of accounting support required depends on the size and activity of the business.
6. Can Baldo handle bookkeeping?
Yes. Baldo Corporate Services can assist businesses with bookkeeping and accounting administration according to their requirements.
Our objective is to help clients maintain organised financial records and support their ongoing compliance.
7. Does my company need to prepare financial statements?
The requirements depend on the company's size, type and applicable legislation.
Companies should maintain appropriate accounting records and prepare the financial information required under the applicable corporate and accounting framework.
8. Does my company need to register for VAT?
Not every company is automatically required to register for VAT.
VAT registration depends on the nature and level of taxable activities and the applicable Mauritius VAT rules.
The registration requirement should be assessed based on the company's actual business.
9. Can you prepare my company's tax returns?
Baldo Corporate Services can assist with tax compliance and the preparation or coordination of relevant tax filings, depending on the scope of services agreed with the client.
10. Can you provide both accounting and company secretarial services?
Yes. Combining accounting and company secretarial support can simplify corporate administration for business owners.
Baldo Corporate Services can coordinate corporate administration, accounting, tax compliance and other services according to the company's needs.