The Mauritius International Financial Services Centre (MIFC) has established itself as the go-to location for investment into Asia and Africa. With its strategic location between the two continents, a hybrid regulatory framework, an excellent Ease of Doing Business rating, and an extensive network of nondouble taxation and investment protection treaties, Mauritius appeals to investors from around the world.
It is home to a number of international banks, law firms, corporate service providers, fund managers, investment funds and private equity funds. Financial products and services include private banking, global business, insurance and reinsurance, limited companies, protected cell companies, trust and foundation, investment banking, global headquarter administration and a wide array of innovative and specialised licenses.
The country has built up a solid reputation by making use of best practices and adopting a strong legal and regulatory framework to demonstrate its compliance with international demands for greater transparency. The MIFC can bring benefits to international investors under various regimes, ranging from domestic market, freeport market (goods) and global business market (international business).