Mauritius - Get Consent and Certificate of Secretary

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Get Consent and Certificate of Secretary 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 being filed 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 Secretary, 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 company's certificate of incorporation.
• A copy of the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• A copy of the company's current registered office address.
• A copy of the company's current list of directors.
• A copy of the company's current share register.
• A copy of the company's last audited financial statements.
• A certificate of good standing.
• A copy of the company's current board minutes.
• An appointment letter from the company appointing the Secretary.
• A copy of the company's latest annual return.
• A copy of the company's latest annual accounts.
• A copy of the company's latest audited accounts.
• A copy of the company's latest tax returns.
• A copy of the company's current bank statements.

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 over the age of 18 and who is a Mauritian citizen is eligible for a Consent and Certificate of Secretary.

Fees

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

Validity

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Documents to Use

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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 Secretary 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 Secretary Certificate of Identity.
• The CBRO will then issue the Consent and Certificate of Secretary 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 Secretary are required in Mauritius to ensure that a company is complying with the relevant company laws.
• The consent and certificate of the secretary is a guarantee that the company is following the specified procedures and that the decisions of the company are legally binding.
• The certificate of secretary is also a form of assurance that the company is being managed in accordance with the relevant laws.

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