Find answers to common questions.
1. How do I register a company in Mauritius?
The incorporation process generally involves selecting an appropriate company structure, choosing an available company name, providing the required information and documentation, completing the incorporation forms and submitting the application to the relevant authorities.
Once the application meets the applicable requirements, the company can be incorporated and issued with its corporate registration information.
Baldo Corporate Services can coordinate the process on behalf of clients.
2. How long does it take to incorporate a company in Mauritius?
The incorporation itself can generally be completed relatively quickly once the application is complete and all required information and documents have been provided.
However, the overall timeline can be longer where additional due diligence, regulatory approvals, licensing, banking or immigration procedures are involved.
3. How much does it cost to set up a company in Mauritius?
The total cost depends on the type of company, the services required and the complexity of the structure.
Costs may include incorporation and registration fees, professional corporate services, registered office or company secretary services, accounting, tax compliance and other ongoing requirements.
Baldo Corporate Services can provide a quotation based on your specific requirements.
4. Can I incorporate a company remotely?
In many cases, international investors can complete the incorporation process without travelling to Mauritius.
The exact procedure depends on the company structure, due diligence requirements and documentation required for the shareholders, directors and beneficial owners.
5. Do I need to visit Mauritius to establish a company?
A physical visit is not necessarily required simply to incorporate a company.
However, whether you need to travel to Mauritius may depend on your business objectives, banking requirements, immigration plans, meetings and the specific procedures of third-party institutions such as banks.
6. What documents are required to incorporate a company?
The documentation depends on the company structure and ownership.
Typical documents may include identification documents, proof of address, information concerning directors and shareholders, beneficial ownership information and corporate documents where a shareholder is another company.
Additional documents may be requested as part of KYC and AML procedures.
7. Can Baldo Corporate Services incorporate my company for me?
Yes. Baldo Corporate Services can coordinate the incorporation process and assist with the preparation and submission of the required corporate documentation.
We can also continue supporting the company after incorporation with company secretarial, accounting, tax, compliance and administration services.
8. Can I reserve my company name before incorporation?
Company names are subject to availability and must comply with the applicable naming requirements.
A proposed name should therefore be checked before the incorporation application is finalised.
Baldo Corporate Services can assist with the company name selection and incorporation process.
9. Can one person own a Mauritius company?
Depending on the structure, a company can be established with a single shareholder.
The specific requirements concerning directors, secretary, beneficial ownership and other corporate positions depend on the company type and applicable legislation.
10. What happens after my company is incorporated?
Incorporation is only the beginning of the company's corporate lifecycle.
After incorporation, the company may need to maintain statutory records, comply with annual filing requirements, maintain accounting records, meet tax obligations and comply with applicable governance and AML/KYC requirements.
Baldo Corporate Services can provide ongoing corporate administration after incorporation.