Mauritius - Get Incentives under the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Get Incentives under the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme in person, the applicant has to approach the Economic Development Board, Mauritius link
2. The applicant should obtain the application form from the Economic Development Board.
3. After obtaining the application form, the applicant has to fill the form with all necessary information and details.
4. The applicant should attach all necessary documents to the application form.
5. The applicant should submit the completed application form and other documents to the Economic Development Board.
6. Along with the registration form, they must submit the required documents. These documents will be used to verify their identity, address and banking details and they can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant will then need to pay the prescribed fees to proceed with the registration process.
8. A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
9. The EDB will then review the application and may request additional information if required.
10. The Economic Development Board will review the application and all the documents submitted by the applicant.
11. If the application is approved, the Economic Development Board will issue an approval letter to the applicant.
12. The applicant will then be eligible to receive incentives under the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme.
13. The applicant can avail the benefits of the scheme and will be able to access the approved incentives.
14. Generally, the processing time is approximately two weeks, but this can vary if the number of applications is high.

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Required Documents

• A completed application form
• Valid passport
• A letter of application
• Two recent passport size photos
• A detailed business plan
• A bank statement or other proof of financial means
• A criminal record report
• A certificate of good conduct
• A copy of the last three years of tax returns
• A copy of the marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Any other documents specified by the Mauritius Ministry of Finance and Economic Development or the Mauritius Investment Development Authority.

Office Locations & Contacts

Economic Development Board, Mauritius
Board of Investment (BOI)
Address: Wall St, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
QF3V+2G Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
Contact number: +2302033800
Email: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• Eligible persons must have reached the age of 18, must have held a Mauritian passport for at least three years and must intend to permanently settle in Mauritius.

Fees

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

Validity

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Processing Time

• Generally, applications can take several weeks to process. This timeline can be affected by the number of documents submitted, the accuracy of the information provided, and the availability of the necessary supporting documentation.

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Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Address of the Applicant
• Nationality of the Applicant
• Contact Details of the Applicant
• Bank Account Details of the Applicant
• Passport/ID card number
• Country of origin
• Country of current residence
• Occupation
• Details of intended investment
• Details of assets or financial resources
• Purpose of the proposed investment
• Duration of stay in Mauritius
• Source of funding
• Proof of financial resources
• Bank details

Need for the Document

• The Get Incentives under the Mauritian Diaspora Scheme are designed to encourage Mauritian citizens living abroad to return to the country and contribute to its economic growth.
• The incentives are intended to attract qualified professionals and entrepreneurs with the skills and experience necessary to help develop the economy and create jobs in Mauritius.
• The scheme also provides tax incentives and other benefits to those who choose to take up residence in the country.

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