Here is what you need to know about setting up an Authorised Company (AC) in Mauritius:
🔹 What is an Authorised Company?
An Authorised Company (AC) is one of the two types of companies in Mauritius that may be set up by a foreigner to conduct international business activities, i.e business outside of Mauritius. The AC is not tax resident in Mauritius and has to have its place of effective management outside Mauritius. As such, it cannot avail of DTA benefits.
🔹 Uses of an Authorised company?
An AC is often used as follows:
• To conduct business where no DTA benefits/protection is required.
• To carry out activities such as investment holding, Re-invoicing and International Consulting.
• Where substance requirements is not an objective for the client.
🔹 Key Features
• No requirement for Mauritian resident directors
• No audit obligation
• Only foreign currency transactions permitted
• Exempt from filing annual financials
• Only a financial summary and annual return to be submitted to the FSC & MRA
• No access to DTAs
🔹 Business Activities Not Permitted for An AC
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Carrying out the business of holding or managing or otherwise dealing with a collective investment fund or scheme as a professional functionary.
- Providing registered office facilities
- Providing trusteeship services by way of business.
🔹 How to Set Up an AC in 2 Easy Steps
1️. Incorporation with the Mauritius Registrar of Companies
2️. Authorization by the Financial Services Commission (FSC)
Applications must go through a licensed Management Company like Axis, ensuring full compliance.
🔹 Why Work with Axis?
From onboarding and due diligence to regulatory submissions, Axis delivers seamless setup and compliance support tailored to your international business goals.
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