Mauritius - Get Consent and Certificate of Director

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Get Consent and Certificate of Director in person, the applicant should contact the Corporate and business registration department in Mauritius Contact link
2. The applicant should download the registration form from this link
3. The applicant must Fill in the form with all necessary information, such as name, address, contact number, and other relevant details, as well as attaching all required documents, including proof of identity, proof of address, and any other documentation needed to complete the application process and they can be found under the “Required Document” section of this page.
4. Once the applicant has obtained all the necessary documents, they will have to present them to the necessary governing authorities to complete the application process, which can be done either through mail or in person at the Companies Registrar office.
5. The Companies Registrar will thoroughly review the submitted documents to ensure that they are in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and will take necessary steps to ensure that all requirements are met.
6. Once the Companies Registrar has issued the relevant confirmation, the applicant will need to pay the required fees, which vary depending on the size of the company and the nature of the documents in Mauritius, and this payment must be made as per the authority’s request.
7. After they have paid the required fees, applicants will receive a Consent and Certificate of Director, granting them the authorization to establish and operate a business in their choice.
8. Once the application has been reviewed and approved, then the applicant can collect the certificate in person from the department, ensuring that they have all the necessary documents to complete the process.
9. If the applicant is unable to collect the certificate in person, they can request the department to send the certificate to them via post as an alternative to collecting it in person.
10. Once they receive the certificate, they should carefully read the document, sign it, and return it to the department in a timely manner to ensure that their records are up to date.
11. The processing time for this procedure is 10-15 business days.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• A copy of the Board Resolution authorizing the Director's signature.
• A copy of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the Company.
• A copy of the Director's passport and identity document.
• A copy of the Director's valid residential address proof.
• A copy of the Director's valid telephone number and email address.
• A copy of the valid business license.
• A completed and signed Consent and Certificate of Director form.
• A signed Power of Attorney (if applicable).
• A completed and signed Statutory Declaration form.

Office Locations & Contacts

Corporate and business registration department
One Cathedrale Square Building,
Jules Koeing Street, Port_Louis
Republic of Mauritius
Tel No: + (230) 202-0600
Fax No: +(230) 212-4480
Email: [email protected]
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INTERNATIONAL REQUESTS:
For any international requests for information on NPOs (Companies Limited by Guarantee and Foundations), please contact the Registrar of Companies/ Registrar of Foundations on the following:
Email address: comd Link
Phone No: +230 2020602 / +230 2020615
The requests for information should be made in writing and submitted on the above email address. The office of the Registrar will endeavor to provide the information required as soon as possible.
For information on associations, applicant may contact the Registrar of Associations on: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• In Mauritius, any person who is a natural person and is 18 years or over is eligible to act as a director.
• To be eligible for Consent and Certificate of Director, the person must also meet the criteria set out in the Companies Act 2001 and must satisfy the Registrar of Companies that he/she is a fit and proper person to act as a director.

Fees

• A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 10-15 business days.

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Instructions

• Consent and Certificate of Director in Mauritius can be obtained by filing a request to the Companies and Business Registration Office (CBRO) in the country.
• The request must be accompanied by the Company’s Articles of Association and the Director’s Certificate of Identity.
• The CBRO will then issue the Consent and Certificate of Director for the company.

Required Information

• Company Name
• Company Registration Number
• Date of Incorporation
• Name of Director
• Address of Director
• Passport Number of Director
• Date of Birth of Director
• Nationality of Director
• Date of Application
• Name of Applicant
• Address of Applicant
• Contact Number of Applicant
• Email of Applicant
• Purpose of Application
• Signature of Director
• Signature of Applicant
• Any other relevant information

Need for the Document

• Consent and Certificate of Director are important documents in Mauritius as they are required for the registration of a company.
• The consent and certificate of the director are used to confirm that a director has read and agreed to the company's Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association. The consent must be signed by the director and provide their title, name, address, and other relevant information.
• The certificate of director must also be signed by the director and provide information regarding the director's identity and capacity to act on behalf of the company. These documents are essential to ensure the validity of the company and its directors and to protect the interests of all stakeholders.

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