Tax and accounting in Mauritius

Self-employed or running a company in Mauritius: what to know

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How do I register a business in Mauritius?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Mauritius Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Mauritius?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Mauritius Personal Income Tax Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Mauritius Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Mauritius?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Mauritius VAT Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Mauritius?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Mauritius Payroll & Social Contributions Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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