Establishing a company in Mauritius

Mauritius is without doubt one of the world’s most exotic locations, a tiny island state in the heart of the western regions of the Indian Ocean, roughly 2,000 km east of Africa. Its closest neighbors are Madagascar some 800 km to the west, and the French island of Réunion. Portuguese sailors officially discovered the island in 1507, and later it was held by the Dutch and finally the British. It gained its independence in 1968, yet still remains a republic of the British Commonwealth. Its official languages are Mauritian creole, French and English, a benefit to businesses there. In recent years Mauritius has drawn in more and more foreign investments, mostly by developing a wide financial services sector and creating an easy business environment for global corporations. 

Mauritius holds claim to magnificent beaches, coral reefs and dense forests, as well as volcanic landscapes dotted with black basalt rock. In recent decades luxury resorts have sprouted along the pastoral island coasts, bringing in tourists from around the globe. Tourism is based on a classic tropical island appeal, the climate is hot and humid year-round. The seasons are the reverse of those in Israel as the country is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

The population of Mauritius is incredibly diverse due to its locations and various factors that arose throughout its history. They are primarily Indian, African, Chinese and even European descendants, and most speak either English or French. The country is a parliamentary republic, its area is 2,040 km2 and its capital is Port Louis.