Mauritius - Get Exemption from Payment of Land Conversion Tax

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Get Exemption from Payment of Land Conversion Tax in person, the applicant should contact the Mauritius Agricultural Services. Contact link
2. In Mauritius, exemption from payment of land conversion tax is available for certain categories of land conversions.
3. Applicants should obtain the application form from the authority.
4. To apply for exemption, applicant will need to fill in Request for Exemption from Payment of Land Conversion Tax form, which the applicant can obtain from the Mauritius Agricultural Services.
5. Applicants must submit a detailed justification for the proposed land conversion, which should include the proposed use of the land, the economic, social and environmental implications, and the plans for the rehabilitation of the land.
6. The application must be submitted to the Mauritius Agricultural Services along with all supporting documents such as copies of title deeds, survey plans, and they can be found under the ‘Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Applicants must Pay the application fees and the fees details can be found under the “Fees” section of this page.
8. The Mauritius Agricultural Services will then review the application and the decision on whether to grant the exemption or not will be communicated to the applicant in writing.
9. If the application is approved, the exemption will be granted, and the applicant will not have to pay any land conversion tax.
10. It is important to note that exemption is granted on a case-by-case basis, and it is subject to certain conditions.
11. Generally, the processing time for an application can take up to 4 weeks.

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Required Documents

1. Application form for exemption from payment of Land Conversion Tax.
2. A copy of the title deed of the property.
3. A copy of the approved plan of the property.
4. A copy of the approved site plan of the property.
5. A copy of the approved building permit.
6. A copy of the approved subdivision permit.
7. A copy of the approved layout plan.
8. A copy of the approved building design.
9. A copy of the approved detailed development plan.
10. A copy of the approved environmental impact assessment.
11. A copy of the approved land use plan.
12. A copy of the approved land conversion permit.
13. Evidence of payment of any required fees.

Office Locations & Contacts

Agro-Industry and Food Security   Central Government Office Address: Level 8 & 9, Renganaden Seeneevassen Bldg, Maillard St, Port Louis, Mauritius RGP3+3R Port Louis, Mauritius Contact number: +2302120854 Tel: +230) 212 0854, +230) 212 2940  Fax: +230) 212 4427  E-mail: [email protected] Contact other staff: link Location link: Location link Contact link: Contact link

 

Agricultural Services     Agricultural Chemi stry Division    Contact Person:   Mrs. H. DOWLUT Position: Principal Scientific Officer Tel: (230) 466 1435/1420 Fax: (230) 466-1559 E mail:   [email protected] / [email protected]

  Mauritius Revenue Authority Customer Service Desks, ground floor MRA Headquarters, Ehram Court, Corner Mgr Gonin & Sir Virgil Naz Streets, Port LouisHotline 2076010 Taxpayer Services Phone: 207 6000 Fax: 211 8099 contact link: [ https://www.mra.mu/index.php/contact1 contact link]

Eligibility

• In Mauritius, only individuals who are citizens of Mauritius are eligible for exemption from payment of land conversion tax.
• Other foreign citizens are not eligible.

Fees

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

Validity

• The validity period for Get Exemption from Payment of Land Conversion Tax in Mauritius is three years from the date of acquisition of the land.

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Processing Time

• Generally, the processing time for an application can take up to 4 weeks.

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Required Information

• Property details such as location, size and type.
• Reason for conversion of land.
• Intended use of the land.
• Details of the current owner of the land.
• Value of the land.
• Whether the land is situated in an urban or rural area.
• Any additional costs incurred during the process of conversion.
• Whether the land is used for agricultural purposes.

Need for the Document

• The Land Conversion Tax is a tax imposed by the Mauritian government on the transfer of land from one owner to another. It is designed to discourage speculation in land and protect the environment by ensuring that land is used for its intended purpose.
• By getting an exemption from the Land Conversion Tax, individuals and businesses can save money and make necessary upgrades to their properties without incurring a significant financial burden.

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