Why Mauritius

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• Mauritius is a well regulated tax efficient jurisdiction, subscribing to internationally agreed best practice

• It has access to well educated human capital

• It has a robust legal framework modelled on English common law

• The island offers a wide range of diverse investment structures governed by a simple regulatory and tax framework

• Mauritius has a strong Double Taxation and Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement framework

 

 

Investment into Africa

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• Economic activity on the African continent is projected to grow at 4.5% per annum over the next few years

• Africa’s population is expected to be the fastest growing between 2018 – 2050, with an expected doubling of the population to c2.4 billion, representing more than 25% of the worlds population

• By 2025, an additional c200 million people in Africa are expected to be living in urban areas

• Africa’s infrastructure requirements amount to US $130-170 billion a year

• Africa has significant natural resources (c10% of global oil reserves, c40% of gold and c80% of chromium and platinum). However, Africa only accounts for 1% of global manufacturing and 2% of world exports

• Africa has significant natural resources (c10% of global oil reserves, c40% of gold and c80% of chromium and platinum). However, Africa only accounts for 1% of global manufacturing and 2% of world exports

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Mauritius continues to be used as a platform for investment into Africa and Asia and to reinforce its reputation as a jurisdiction of substance through its network of IPPAs and DTAs.

 

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