News Mauritius: Mauritius keen to set up shop in GIFT City
Mauritius wants to attract Africa-bound investments from India and host financial services like financing of immovable assets in Africa, intellectual property management and reinsurance services. This intended to compensate for the loss of direct investment from Mauritius to India.
News Mauritius: Mauritius approves India tax pact, says genuine investors have little to fear
Mauritius Cabinet approved the India-Mauritius DTAA Protocol ratification on July 17, 2026. This decision followed extensive stakeholder discussions and detailed clarifications from India. The Protocol ensures genuine investments receive protection while maintaining Mauritius' credibility. India confirmed that investments made before April 1, 2017, will receive grandfathering protection. This Protocol strengthens the economic partnership and investor confidence between both nations.
News Mauritius: Banks of Tax Haven Mauritius Pursue Wealth Management
Mauritius has long played a unique role in international finance. Once a French trading hub, the lush Indian Ocean island was captured by the British in the Napoleonic Wars. Since Mauritius gained independence in the 1960s, financial services have become an outsize feature of the country’s small economy: Until Singapore pulled ahead last year, the tens of billions of dollars moving through its banks to India made Mauritius the No. 1 source of foreign direct investment in the subcontinent. This flow stems from a 1983 treaty that exempts Mauritius-based companies from Indian taxes.
News Mauritius: MCB to roll out American Express cards in Mauritius
As part of the partnership agreement, Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) will continue to be responsible for managing relationships with the many merchants that already accept the American Express Card ...
News Mauritius: OFinancial Strengthens Global Regulatory Presence with New Mauritius FSC Licence
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OFinancial Markets today announced the expansion of its international regulatory footprint through the addition of a Financial Services Commission (FSC) licence in Mauritius, reinforcing the Group's long-term commitment to providing clients with a secure, transparent and globally regulated trading environment. The new Mauritius-regulated entity represents another important milestone in OFinancial's international growth strategy, comp
News Mauritius: Mauritius Unveils Five-Year Fintech Strategy To Become Africa’s Digital Finance Hub
The Government of Mauritius has launched its National Fintech Strategy 2026–2030, setting out an ambitious roadmap to position the island nation as Africa's ...
News Mauritius: Mauritius raises key interest rate, citing inflation risks and high uncertainty
Mauritius raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points. The Bank of Mauritius policy rate is now 4.75%. Inflation is expected to average around 5.5% this year. Growth forecast was cut to 2.8%.
News Mauritius: B2BINPAY Secures FSC Mauritius VASP Licenses, Advancing Its Regulated Crypto Payments Strategy
This announcement pertains to B2BINPAY Mauritius Ltd., authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC Mauritius) under the VAITOS Act 2021 (License Code: GB24203002).
News Mauritius: Mauritius Strengthens Global Financial Hub Status With UAE Deal
Mauritius Strengthens Global Financial Hub Status With UAE Deal . As the UAEaÌâ¬TMs first African CEPA partner, the island state strengthens its role as a gateway between the Gulf, Africa and global markets Published: Wed 4 Feb 2026, 11:05 AM
News Mauritius: Private banking awards national winners 2026: Mauritius
Mauritius Commercial Bank. Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) is Mauritius’s leading private bank thanks to its robust performance, supported by sustained inflow ...
News Mauritius: Betamax Ltd v State Trading Corporation (Mauritius) [2021] UKPC 14: Public Policy Challenge Does Not Allow Reopening of Decided Issues of Fact or Law
![Betamax Ltd v State Trading Corporation (Mauritius) [2021] UKPC 14: Public Policy Challenge Does Not Allow Reopening of Decided Issues of Fact or Law](/img/noticias/202603/betamax-ltd-v-state-trading-corporation-.jpg "Betamax Ltd v State Trading Corporation (Mauritius) [2021] UKPC 14: Public Policy Challenge Does Not Allow Reopening of Decided Issues of Fact or Law")
This post begins by setting out the relevant background, then examines the Privy Council’s decision and its practical implications. STC is a public company operating as a trading arm of the Government ...
News Mauritius: Mauritius maintains strong relations with US, UK, EU, UAE, China along with India: envoy
Mauritius Investment: Envoy says island nation pacts with India, US, UK, EU, China and UAE make it a key base for firms seeking access to Africa and global markets. Officials see scope to double India-Mauritius trade from $800 million, led by pharma.
News Mauritius: How can Mauritius take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)? (By Chido Pamela Mafongoya & Veedushi Mooloo)
Mauritius, being strategically located between Asia and Africa, praise itself as having one of the continent’s most stable regulatory environment.The Mauritius Financial Centre has built a reputation ...
News Mauritius: Uganda and Mauritius finally settle on a tax agreement after months of negotiations
After months of negotiations, Uganda and Mauritius have reached an agreement on modifications to their 2015 bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA). According to Uganda's Finance Ministry, among the ...
News Mauritius: YWO Secures Mauritius FSC License to Anchor 2026 Global Expansion Strategy
Fintech brokerage YWO has achieved a major regulatory milestone by securing an Investment Dealer license from the Mauritius Financial Services Commission. The move coincides with the appointment of ...
News Mauritius: Sharjah Chamber explores investment cooperation enhancement with Mauritius
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently met with a delegation from the Republic of Mauritius to explore UAE-Mauritius investment cooperation ...
News Mauritius: Mauritius: Agriculture: An entertaining and informative fair
Port Louis — What is the future of Mauritian agriculture, especially with the threat hanging over the sugar sector through the EU reform of its protocol? The agricultural fair held at Pamplemousses ...
News Mauritius: Mauritius: Agriculture - Findings of Smart Agriculture Project Disseminated to Help Boost Food Production
The presentation of the main findings of the Final Project Restitution entitled "Smart Agriculture: vers la réduction des produits phytosanitaires en agriculture vivrière", were presented this morning ...
