Mauritius enters the Smart City Index 8

FSC: Introduction of new licensable activities

Signing of Protocols amending the DTAAs with Jersey and Bangladesh

Development of a National FinTech Strategy for Mauritius

GPI 2023: Mauritius remains the most peaceful country in Sub-Saharan Africa

BoM: Key rate remains unchanged at 4.50%

Establishment of the National Contact Point

Air Mauritius resumes weekly flight to Chennai

Tourism: Mauritius experiences post pandemic recovery of 92.6%

MITCO at the Africa Tech Festival 2023

SuperReturn Africa, Cape Town: 4-6 December 2023, Cape Town, South Africa

The FSC issues guidelines for Digital Signature

FSC issues consultation paper on the ESG guidelines for investment funds

Global Innovation Index 2023 (GII 2023): Mauritius retains top spot in Sub-Saharan Africa

Preliminary Gross Direct Investment flows: Increased flows for Semester 1 2023

Upcoming trips

GFCI 34: Mauritius improves its ranking

FSC issues Circular Letter on Filing of Statutory Returns through the FSC One Platform

BoM: Key rate remains unchanged at 4.50%

S&P reaffirms “investment grade” status of Mauritius | Moody’s upgrades Scorecard-indicated outcome of Mauritius to Baa1 – Baa3

Mauritius-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Updates

Global Peace Index 2023 (GPI 2023): Mauritius ranks 1st in Sub-Saharan Africa

Upcoming trips

Hong Kong – Mauritius DTAA enters into force as from 23 June 2023

Mauritius witnesses increase in FDI for Q1 2023

Mauritius – Angola: Signing of Agreements

Finance Act 2023 – Did you miss our newsletter?

Upcoming trips

MITCO @ The 3rd India Africa Entrepreneurship & Investment Summit

Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes: Mauritius is the only African country to be classified as "Compliant"

The FSC issues draft Guidance Notes on Stablecoins for public consultation

Mauritius joins the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA)

Tripartite Partnership Agreement signed by the EDB, AFD and Business France

Mauritius and the Republic of Togo: strengthening of bilateral ties

Upcoming trips

Mauritius set to sign DTAA with Guyana

Update on the renegotiation of the Mauritius-Uganda DTAA

BoM leaves Key Rate unchanged at 4.50%

Mauritius-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement: first round of negotiations

Mauritius Freeport: update on income tax holiday for Freeport Operator/Private Freeport Operator

China-Mauritius: Celebration of 51st anniversary of the diplomatic ties

The 2023 Legatum Prosperity Index: Mauritius ranks 1st in Sub-Saharan Africa

Air Mauritius confirms order of 3 additional Airbus aircrafts

MITCO at the Africa CEO Forum 2023

Mauritius National Budget Speech 2023/24

Hong Kong (HK) to ratify HK-Mauritius DTAA

Mauritian Digital Rupee: Pilot roll-out in November 2023

Establishment of a UK-Mauritius Strategic Trade Partnership

Premium Visa – Update as of 31 March 2023

Air Connectivity: Air Mauritius resumes direct flights to New Delhi (India)

FSC issues updated guidance notes on Security Token Offerings and Security Token Trading Systems

GFCI 33: Mauritius gains 11 places

New MoUs to be entered by the EDB

Mauritius to host the FATF Africa/Middle East Joint Group Meeting in May 2023

WHI 2023 - Mauritius is the happiest country in Africa

SSR International Airport awarded Best Airport – Africa Region 2022

Air Connectivity: Mauritius launches / resumes new flights

FSC issues FAQs on Moneylending license

International trademark registration: Mauritius joins the Madrid System

Mauritius classified as a “Full Democracy”

Introduction of the Global Shared Services License

BoM raises Key Repo rate raised by 0.50%

Mauritius and UAE to enter into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

Mauritius and Turkey to sign a protocol amending the FTA

Premium Visa – Update as at 31 December 2022

Mauritius and Hong Kong sign a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

BoM raises Key Repo rate raised by 1%

Mauritius and Cote d’Ivoire deepen trade ties

Mauritius Freeport: 1st freezone in Africa

UNDP Human Development Report 2021/2022: Mauritius outshines its African counterparts

Mauritius Freeport reaffirms its position as Africa's and the IOC's leading free zone for the second consecutive year

BoM raises Key Repo rate raised by 0.75%

Basel AML Index 2022 : Mauritius ranks 1st in Africa

Global Innovation Index 2022: Mauritius ranks 1st in Africa

Launch of Integrated Modern Agricultural Morcellement Scheme

Launch of direct flights to/from Cape Town

Update on Premium Visa

Introduction of the the Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offerings Services (Travel) Rules 2022

FSC issues updated to the guidance notes under its fintech series

MoU to be signed between EDB Mauritius and Business Unity South Africa

Free Trade Agreements signed by Mauritius: Updates

Mauritius set to sign the SADC Protocol on Statistics

International Property rights index 2022 – Mauritius retains top spot in Africa

Economic freedom of the world 2022: Mauritius remains the most economically-free country in Africa

Mauritius is now largely compliant or compliant with all the 40 FATF Recommendations

Update on the DTAA with the Republic of Angola

Removal of Incorporation Fees by the Registrar of Companies (ROC)

Introduction of the Structured Investment-Linked Insurance Business

Financial Literacy Campaign on the VAITOS 2021

Signing of MoU between EDB Mauritius and TPO Iran

Update to the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA)

Moody’s: Mauritius remains an investment grade country

Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) - Updates

Extension of the Export Incentives and Schemes up to 30 June 2023

Developments in Fintech and Blockchain innovation and implications for policy and regulation

The Launch of the FSC Single Window System to enhance the Financial Services in Mauritius

The Driver Cup Golf Championship

MITCO: 1st participation in the AFRICA CEO FORUM

Global Peace Index 2022: Mauritius at the top of African countries

05 June World Environment Day – Sustainable incentives at MITCO

National Budget 2022/2023 - Financial Services, Global Business and Regulatory

MAURITIUS LEADS THE AFRICAN REGION AS THE BEST DESTINATION FOR HNWIS

MAURITIUS ranks 1st in Africa in World Bank’s Women, Business & Law Index

The Mental Health Awareness Month at MITCO

The celebration of Eid at MITCO

The Variable Capital Companies Act 2022

Interview of one of MITCO Group’s clients - Mrs Marème DIABAN

MITCO wishes you a blessed Passover, also known as Resurrection Sunday for some and Easter for others.

Ougadi, the Lunar New Year’s Day for the people of the Telugu faith.

Mauritius ranks 1st in Africa and 52nd globally in the World Happiness Report 2022

By Agathe Besse, one of the clients of the MITCO Group

Mauritius ranked 6th in the top 10 countries to spend your retirement

Mauritius Virtual Assets and Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021

Work-life balance as working mothers

Work from Wherever Index: Mauritius ranks 4th globally and 1st in Africa

Career Opportunity - Credit Controller

Career Opportunity - Client Accountant

Career Opportunity - Team Leader

Career Opportunity – Senior Relationship Officer

Career Opportunity - Relationship Officer

Veena Jugmohun, celebrates 20 years with MITCO GROUP

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) issues policy stand on the application of the ‘Core Income Generating Activities’ requirements for Global Business License Entities.

Mauritius finally removed from the 'EU Blacklist'

Career Opportunity - Business Development Manager

The Robotic and Artificial Intelligence Enabled Advisory Services license.

MITCO Charitable Foundation

A new recruit at MITCO Group: Yasmine Boumghar – Area Head of MITCO Fiduciary DMCC

Mauritius - The Wealthiest Country in Africa

Mauritius exits the UK AML/CFT list of High-Risk countries

The Premium Investor Certificate

The introduction of the Family Occupation Permit

Cyber security Awareness Month at MITCO Group

The Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund (PRGF) in Mauritius

The Breast Cancer Awareness month at MITCO Group

Changes in the Mauritius Finance Act 2021 pertaining to Trusts and Foundations

FATF Grey List: Mauritius on the right path to be removed from the list by October 2021

Mauritius China Free Trade Agreement

Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) with India – Procedure for Import

Career Opportunity - Business Development Executive

The Financial Services Act

Income Tax Act

The Companies Act

Incentives for non-citizens who want to invest, work and live in Mauritius

Foundation Act

The Freeport Act

Career Opportunity - Relationship Manager

Career Opportunity - Senior Relationship Officer

Career Opportunity - Relationship Officer

Career Opportunity - Assistant Relationship Officer

Career Opportunity - Digital Marketer

Une nouvelle recrue au sein du groupe MITCO en qualité de « Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer » / A new recruit within the MITCO group as Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer

Mauritius progress to exit FATF list

The Financial Services Commission issues the Financial Services (Robotic and Artificial Intelligence Enabled Advisory Services) Rules 2021

Interview of Mr. Jean-François SAVIN, Director of PLANIFOLIA LTD

National Budget 2021/2022 - Financial Sector

National Budget 2021/2022 - Fiscal Measures

National Budget 2021/2022 - Work & Live in Mauritius

National Budget 2021/2022 - Hospitality Sector

National Budget 2021/2022 - Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Mid-Market Enterprises (MMEs) and Entrepreneurship

National Budget 2021/2022 - Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry

National Budget 2021/2022 - Sustainability

Career Opportunity – Senior Client Relationship Officer

AML- CFT COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR THE JEWELLERY SECTOR

The authorisation from the Prime Minister Office to dispose of an immovable property by Non-Citizens

Incentives of the pharmaceutical industry in Mauritius

Contribution Sociale Généralisée not applicable to non-citizen employees who are not tax resident

Preparation of the Mauritius Variable Capital Companies Bill

The introduction of the Real Estate Agent Authority Act 2020 in Mauritius

Luximina Training Institution, un centre de formation, dans le secteur de l’efficacité énergétique et des énergies renouvelables à Madagascar

Entretien de Patrick Lee, CEO du Groupe MITCO dans MEDEF Paris

MITCO One to One Campaign: Mauritius - A Jurisdiction of Substance

Mauritius signed a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) with India

Financial Action Task Force welcomes the progress made by Mauritius

Opening of MitConsult Ltd – Compliance Framework services within MITCO Group

COMMUNIQUE - Implementation of nationwide lockdown in Mauritius/ Confinement national à l’île Maurice

Farewell message from Wendy Kong

Mauritius appointed as the African Group Coordinator at the World Trade Organisation

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Nelson Mandela Bay, Business Chamber & Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The appointment of Patrick Lee as CEO of MITCO Group (“MITCO”)

Interview of Mrs. Manesha Teeluck-Chadee, Head of Human Resources of MITCO Group – A passion for Talent and Performance

Mauritius-China Free Trade Agreement – effective on 01 January 2021

African Continental Free Trade Area enters into effect on 01 January 2021

Entry into Force of the UK-Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement

The appointment of Patrick Lee as CEO of MITCO Group/ La nomination de Patrick Lee en tant que nouveau CEO du Groupe MITCO

Mauritius Freeport Ranked 9th and Highly Commended in Africa from fDi’s Global Freezones of the Year Awards 2020

The Mauritius Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) signs the Group of International Finance Centre Supervisors (“GIFCS”) Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (“MMoU”)

CIEL Finance Innovation Contest & Awards 2020

Mauritius Introduces Premium Travel Visa for Long Stays

Fund Structures in Mauritius at a Glance

FATF commends the tremendous progress made by Mauritius and advises us to keep this momentum

Mont Choisy La Réserve: An investment of a lifetime

Mauritius Introduces Premium Travel Visa for Long Stays

COMMUNIQUE - Ministry of Financial Services and Good Governance: FATF commends the tremendous progress made by Mauritius and advises us to keep this momentum

COMMUNIQUE - Registration of Reporting Persons pursuant to Section 14C of the Financial Intelligence and Anti Money Laundering Act (FIAMLA)

Guidelines on the Implementation of Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) under the United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019

Signature of Memorandum of Cooperation between the Financial Services Commission and AML/CFT Supervisors

The Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) of Mauritius has issued practice notes for qualified trustees and management companies when providing corporate trusteeship services and recording beneficial ownership information

The Financial Services (Peer to Peer Lending) Rules 2020

Global Innovation Index Report 2020 - Mauritius Ranked 1st in Sub - Saharan Africa

Asilia Africa Limited, one of our clients, has received financial assistance from the Investment Fund for Developing Countries (“IFU”) and Norfund, a Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries

Communiqué - Ministry of Financial Services and Good Governance: European Commission List of High Risk Third Countries

Communiqué from the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority on the quarantine procedures following easing of travel restrictions in Mauritius

Mauritius, a better jurisdiction for estate planning by Me. Arun Kutowaroo

The revise guide for Fitness and Propriety issued by the Financial Services Commission

The Enforcement Manual issued by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission

World Bank Classifies Mauritius as High-Income Country

A Global Partnership with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority and Economic Development Board of Mauritius with Liverpool FC

Expatriation to Mauritius

Key fiscal measures announced in the Mauritius Budget 2020 - 2021

Brief on Multilateral Instrument (MLI) and position of Mauritius on MLI

MICROSOFT – MITCO GROUP shifts to virtual workplace overnight

Lapaire glasses – Free eyecare and affordable eyeglasses for your employees across Africa

The Mauritius Budget Highlights 2020/2021

Prime Minister’s Office communique of ‘Mauritius on the new EU list’

The support of CIEL Textile for the fight against COVID-19

IEM – Le fabricant et distributeur d’équipements Médicaux et de laboratoires : Le partenaire privilège pour le combat contre le COVID-19

Solea propose une solution pour lutter contre le Coronavirus avec du sel, de l’eau … et du soleil!

The Work from Home experience shared by MITCO Employees

The COVID-19 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and the Quarantine Act

COMMUNIQUÉ – Industry news

COMMUNIQUÉ - Ministry of Financial Services and Good Governance: European Commission List of High Risk Third Countries

Succession Planning

COVID 19 and Industry Updates

The COVID-19 Solidarity Fund (‘The Solidarity Fund’)

The Digitalisation at the heart of MITCO Group by the Head of IT, Business Process and Project Management, Mr. Jaweed Lallmahomed

eMediaPlace –Your Digital Kiosk available at home/ Votre Kiosque numérique disponible chez vous

Kepler Holding: A typical digital company to assist your organisation in its digital transformation

AZUR Digital Ltd: Your partner for the development of your e-commerce platform

Observation from Benoît Delestre, Co-Founder and President of Saviu Ventures: Digitalisation, a lethal weapon against COVID-19

Business Process Outsourcing – A case for Mauritius

Updates on confinement and Industry news: Family Office Licensing in Mauritius and FPI Registration in India

Update on Lockdown in Mauritius - COVID 19

Update on MITCO Operations - Lockdown in Mauritius

Lockdown in Mauritius – Coronavirus disease (“COVID-19")

The Mauritius Government Programme 2020 - 2024

Integrated Governmental Clearance Centre to Facilitate Trade in Mauritius

Mauritius participates in the UK-Africa Investment Summit

Gabriel Froid - The Multi-Talented Assistant Relationship Officer at MITCO GROUP

L’agence immobilière Villa Vie – Votre accompagnateur pour la location d’un bien d’exception à l’île Maurice/Your guide for the rental of an exceptional property in Mauritius

Elite Banking by Bank One

The Workers’ Rights Act 2019

New recruit at MITCO - Mrs. Veena Gukhool

A brief on one of our clients, DEI SOLUTIONS LTD

MITCO Season's Greetings 2020

Mauritius ranked 13th globally in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report 2020

Mauritius is compliant to FATF recommendations

20% growth of the Foreign Direct Investment inflows of the Mauritian Economy for the 1st semester of 2019

Mauritius-Kenya: Expansion of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

CIEL Innovation Awards 2019: MITCO’s Project – The One 2 One Coaching Program

Application for Occupation and Residence Permits in Mauritius

Interview of Mr. Michel Barré – A passionate of concept of Bamboo made in Madagascar

Investment by a non-citizen in a new, existing and management of a stand-alone (not within IRS/RES/PDS) Guesthouse or Tourist Residence

ESAAMLG confirms Mauritius as a safe and clean jurisdiction

The Economic Development Board of Mauritius embarks on the Regulatory Impact Assessment Framework to support the resilience of the Mauritian Economy

Amendment of the International Business Companies Act 2016

The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius joins the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN)

Interview of Dr Sailesh Sewpaul, the founder and Group Chief Executive of Payment Express Ltd (PEX Ltd)

THE FINANCE (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 2019

MAURITIUS WON THE 10TH EDITION OF THE INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS GAMES

THE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY BILL – MAIN CHANGES

THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JOINS THE WORLD ALLIANCE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE

NEWS ON MITCO GROUP - REGULATORY AND TAX COMPLIANCE SERVICES AND THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE DESK

MAURITIUS SMART CITIES – Innovative, Sustainable and Modern Cities

The development of retirement-based communities

MAURITIUS BUDGET 19/20 - IMPROVEMENT OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

MAURITIUS BUDGET 19/20 - WORK AND RESIDENCE PERMIT

MAURITIUS BUDGET 19/20 - FREEPORT REGIME

MAURITIUS BUDGET 19/20 - FINTECH SECTOR

MAURITIUS BUDGET 19/20 - FISCAL MEASURES

MAURITIUS BUDGET 19/20 - EXPANSION OF THE AFRICAN STRATEGY

MAURITIUS BUDGET 19/20 - FINANCIAL SECTOR

A Private Trust Company – A Flexible vehicle for Wealth Management

Amendment in the Non-Citizens (Employment Restriction) Exemptions Regulations

CIEL Limited joins the Stock Exchange of Mauritius Sustainability Index (SEMSI)

The ESAAMLG Report 2019 – Mauritius is completely compliant with FATF recommendations

STEP Conference 2019 in Mauritius

Mauritius IS NOT on the European Union (EU) list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions

Double Taxation Agreement: Kenya-Mauritius

Update on the impact of the Finance Act 2018 for Domestic entities

Mauritius and OECD Launch Centre of Excellence for Financial Services

New regulatory framework: Custodian Services (Digital Asset) Licence

Quality services at the heart of MITCO a unique customer experience

A Farewell message for Mr Bishwarnath Bachun, our Executive Director

Logistics Industry in India – Modernizing with Tax Reform, Technology, and Infrastructure

Opportunities for Investments between Mauritius and India

Routes towards investment in India

The Mauritius Film Rebate Scheme

Digitalization process of MITCO – Interview of our Head of IT, Business Process and Project Management

OECD latest report on Peer Review Results on Preferential Regimes - Mauritius Tax Regimes NOT HARMFUL

Artificial intelligence: EDB signs an MoU with Huawei

Mauritius not on the low-tax jurisdictions list of Netherlands

Mauritius removed from the OECD list of countries for high-risk Residence/ Citizenship by Investment Schemes

Celebrating 25 Years- Interview with Mr. Peter SIAW

Cultural Diversity of Mauritius

Mauritius in the top 20 countries in the world in the Doing Business Report 2019

New Substance Requirements for Global Business Companies

ProContact Ltd

Celebrating 25 Years - Interview with Mrs Danaluchmee JUGMOHUN (Veena)

The blueprint of the Mauritius International Financial Centre (IFC): Innovation and transforming the Mauritius IFC of 2030

The development of the FinTech sector in Mauritius

Seychelles - International Business Company (IBCs)

Services of MITCO: Digital Marketing Services

Communiqué – Freeport Act

Celebrating 25 Years- Interview with the Executive Director of MITCO, Mr. Amal Autar

Kenya: Tax Amnesty on Foreign Income & Assets

MITCO Corporate Brochure

The Banyan Tree House – The unique holiday project of Mr. and Mrs. Webb

Finance Bill 2018 – Implementation of measures announced in the Budget 2018-2019

MITCO Environmental & Sustainability Week

25th Anniversary of MITCO – Planting of 25 trees

Data Protection Act (DPA) And General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Mauritius ranked 1st among 47 Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa as per the Index of Economic Freedom 2018

MITCO Initiative: Environmental & Sustainability - “Start Today. Save Tomorrow”

#BouzeMoris – A Campaign from CIEL Group and its clusters

Business Center & Payroll Services

Budget 2018-19: Economic Diplomacy & African Strategy

Budget 2018-19: Opportunities for Foreigners

Budget 2018-19: Freeport Regime

Budget 2018-19: Fiscal Measures

Budget 2018-19: Measures regarding Business Facilitation

Budget 2018-19: Measures pertaining to the Global Business Sector

Budget 2018-19: Measures laying the foundation for new economic pillars: Artificial Intelligence and Fintech

Mauritius Freeport

Cultural Diversity of Mauritius

Sun Limited, a subsidiary of CIEL Hotels and Resorts

The Engagement of MITCO employees

Mauritius - A jurisdiction of substance

Interview de Monsieur et Madame Besse, les fondateurs de Crazy Factory et By Agathe Besse/ Interview of Mr and Mrs Besse, the founders of Crazy Factory and By Agathe Besse

Investment opportunities in Ivory Coast

Introduction of a Registration Certificate for Food Processing activities

Cultural Diversity of Mauritius

Common Reporting Standard (CRS) - Mrs. Johanne Hague from Juristconsult Chambers

Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) Licence

Mauritius – Largest Source of Foreign Direct Investment in India

National Code of Corporate Governance

Cultural Diversity of Mauritius

Interview de Monsieur Cedric Thomsen, Sales Manager de Boogie Events / Interview of Mr. Cedric Thomsen, Sales Manager of Boogie Events

Financial Technology in Mauritius

The Milestone of Mauritius – 50 Years’ of Independence

Mauritius - An innovative trust and estate planning jurisdiction

The Common Reporting Standard (CRS)

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)

Economist Intelligence Unit Democracy Index 2017: Mauritius occupied the first position in Africa and is ranked 16th out of 167 countries worldwide

Cultural Diversity of Mauritius

Foundation

Cultural Diversity of Mauritius

Political and Economic Outlook 2018 of South Africa, Kenya and Ivory Coast

Mauritius – Gross Direct Investment Flows: First Three Quarters of 2017

Values of the CIEL Group and MITCO

Entretien avec Monsieur Matthieu Mertian De Muller, le fondateur d’emediaplace / Interview of Mr. Matthieu Mertian De Muller, the founder of emediaplace

Economic and Trade Cooperation between Mauritius and international markets

Mo Ibrahim Index 2017: Mauritius ranked First in Overall Governance in Africa

Business Forum held in Côte d'Ivoire from the 25th to 30th November 2017

ATMC Sports Day 2017 : MITCO Group Overall Winner

Rationale behind establishing Family Office in Mauritius

The Overseas Family Office Scheme

Doing Business Report 2018: Mauritius ranked 25th by the World Bank and confirms its leading position in the Sub-Saharan Africa region

Interview of Mr. Ally Jaulim, the Head of Sales of MITCO Group

Mauritius: A transparent and cooperative jurisdiction

MITCO present at the Asia Pacific Family office Conference

Development of new sectors in Mauritius

The innovation occupation permit scheme and new rules for the residence permit as retired non-citizen

Mauritius in the international arena

Mauritius strengthens its position as a Secure & Innovative FinTech Hub