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We follow Mauritius's policy changes, property schemes and market trends, and interpret them as they happen.
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Mauritius News

Mauritius News

Mauritius Public Holidays 2027: the official 16-day list and how to plan around it

The official 2027 public-holiday list approved by Cabinet on 28 August 2026 and published by the Government Information Service (GIS) on 1 September — 16 days in all. Includes the full date table (weekday and type), three features (a two-day New Year, a new Sunday-compensation rule, no holidays from May to August), six long-weekend windows, and timing advice for scouting trips and document submissions. Note: the Assumption (15 August) is not on the official list, and Eid-ul-Fitr is subject to moon sighting.

Pinned2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi
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Mauritius News

New road traffic law in force at midnight 30 September: driving without a licence causing death fined up to MUR 1 million, 5-year ban

The Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2026 carries 11 amendments, 8 of them already in force: a new stand-alone offence of "causing death by driving without a licence" (first offence MUR 200,000–500,000; repeat offences up to MUR 1 million and 8 years' imprisonment, no suspension), drink-driving licence suspension of 2–6 months, road rage as a distinct offence, and doubled fines for dangerous driving causing death. Includes the full commencement timetable and four practical tips for expatriate families.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi
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Market Analysis & Outlook

Market Analysis & Outlook

Incentives for SMEs and start-ups

A package dubbed a "start-up revolution": corporate income tax exemptions of up to 10 years, a dedicated Startup Act, innovation grants of up to MUR 500,000, and the one-stop SME Mauritius digital platform.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi
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Property Schemes

Property Schemes

IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City, G+2 apartments: what each Mauritian property scheme means

What foreigners can buy in Mauritius depends on which scheme the property falls under. The definitions, entry prices and current status of five terms in one read: IRS/RES are closed to new projects (existing stock only), PDS is today's mainstream, Smart Cities are mixed new districts, and G+2 is a stand-alone apartment route — plus the USD 375,000 residency threshold and the 2026/27 budget's new limits on purchase tax and G+2.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi
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