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Policy changes, property scheme developments and market conditions in Mauritius — tracked and explained as they happen.

Mauritius News

Mauritius News

Mauritius Public Holidays 2027: The Official Full List of 16 Days and Planning Advice

The official list of Mauritius's public holidays for 2027 (approved by Cabinet on 28 August 2026 and published by GIS on 1 September) runs to 16 days: two New Year days, Thaipoosam Cavadee, Abolition of Slavery, Chinese Spring Festival, Maha Shivaratree, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Independence Day, Ougadi, Labour Day, Ganesh Chaturthi and its substitute holiday, Divali, All Saints Day, Arrival of Indentured Labourers and Christmas. With long-weekend windows and advice on scheduling a visit to Mauritius.

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

Mauritius's New Road Traffic Law Takes Effect at Midnight on 30 September: Up to MUR 1 Million and a 5-Year Driving Ban for Causing Death While Unlicensed

Eight of the 11 amendments in Mauritius's Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2026 took effect at 00:00 on 30 September: a new standalone offence of causing death by driving without a licence (first offence MUR 200,000–500,000; repeat offence up to MUR 1 million and 8 years' imprisonment), 2–6 months' disqualification for drink-driving, “road rage” criminalised, and the fine for causing death by dangerous driving doubled. With a timetable of all 11 amendments and practical notes for relocating families.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi Enterprise Service
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Policy Analysis

Policy Analysis

Mauritius Residency Policy: Key Points at a Glance (2026 Update)

A summary of official key points on Mauritius's Investor Visa, retired non-citizen residence, property-based permanent residence, dependants and the tax environment: the USD 100,000 investment threshold, turnover and renewal requirements, the conditions for 20-year permanent residence, the age of accompanying children, and more — the four main routes at a glance.

2026-10-03 · Tian Tang Meng Xi Enterprise Service
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Market Analysis & Outlook

Market Analysis & Outlook

Mauritius Budget 2026/27 (KPMG Summary): Full Translation and In-Depth Analysis

Based on KPMG Mauritius' Budget 2026-27 Highlights, this article provides a complete translation and in-depth analysis of corporate tax, personal income tax, VAT, tax administration, property tax, immigration visas and special economic zone incentives, together with an assessment of the implications for multinationals, holding companies, startups and high-net-worth individuals.

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

New Policy Explained: Which Investors Benefit Most from Budget 26/27

Mauritius Budget 2026/27 reshapes the economic blueprint around a 'future-ready economy': AI and the digital economy, startups and SMEs, fintech and digital assets, family offices, green energy and the blue economy, and the Golden Visa for high-net-worth investors — reviewing the beneficiary areas and policy details one by one.

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

Incentives for SMEs and Startups

Mauritius Budget 2026/27 introduces a 'Startup Revolution': a 10-year corporate income tax exemption, a dedicated regulatory framework under a Start-Up Act, innovation grants of up to MUR 500,000, the SME Mauritius digital platform, and an adjustment to the turnover threshold for self-employed persons.

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

Market Analysis for Small and Mid-Sized Investors

What does Mauritius Budget 2026/27 mean for small and mid-sized investors in the USD 100,000 bracket? The investment threshold has doubled, turnover requirements for permit renewal are stricter, and the CCR and property purchase taxes are changing — with an old-versus-new policy comparison table and action points.

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

Property Schemes

IRS, RES, PDS, Smart City and G+2 Apartments: What Mauritius's Property Schemes Actually Mean

What property can a foreigner buy in Mauritius? IRS (Integrated Resort Scheme), RES (Real Estate Scheme), PDS (Property Development Scheme), the Smart City Scheme and G+2 apartments — the definition, origin, current status, purchase conditions and residence threshold of all five terms explained in one place, with a note on the new purchase taxes and G+2 restrictions introduced by the 2026/27 Budget.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi Enterprise Service
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AI & Emerging Industries

AI & Emerging Industries

AI Short Dramas Going Overseas to Mauritius: Opportunities and Risks

The opportunities and risks of AI short dramas in Mauritius: the boundaries of the film rebate policy, multilingual localisation talent, the payments and copyright environment, the data compliance foundation, and how to address four categories of risk — rebate qualification, computing infrastructure, talent and cost.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi Enterprise Service
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AI & Emerging Industries

Feasibility of Building a Compute Centre in Mauritius

The feasibility of building a compute centre in Mauritius: four advantages — a submarine cable hub, data compliance, industry incentives and natural cooling; three constraints — power capacity, land resources and latency to West and North Africa; a comparison of major African locations and two viable models.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi Enterprise Service
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AI & Emerging Industries

What Impact Will Small Computing Centres Have on Mauritius?

How small computing centres can benefit Mauritius: developing local AI-computing talent, content and prompt-engineering roles, renewable-energy absorption and smart grids, demand for international leased lines and submarine cables, and knock-on effects in financial and legal services, premium property and exhibitions.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi Enterprise Service
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AI & Emerging Industries

How Small Computing Centres Can Drive Mauritius's Economic Development

How small computing centres can drive Mauritius's economy: settlement in the digital services sector and demand for professional services, technology jobs and skills development, renewable energy and infrastructure upgrades, and a digital-content export hub, together with the corresponding policy responses.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi Enterprise Service
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AI & Emerging Industries

Small Computing Centres in Mauritius: Real-World Implementation Challenges

The practical issues that arise when a small computing centre is deployed in Mauritius: hardware import compliance and supply chains, the cost of clarifying incentive rules, the shortage of AI infrastructure operations talent, the physical risks of salt spray, humidity and cyclones, and the cost of international leased lines and electricity, with a table of recommended responses.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi Enterprise Service
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AI & Emerging Industries

What Supporting Infrastructure Is Needed to Build an AI Short-Drama Hub in Mauritius?

Five categories of supporting infrastructure for an AI short-drama export industry ecosystem: modular edge computing centres and international leased lines, AIGC tools and multilingual script localisation, media buying and cross-border payment channels, content rebate and tax filing support, and visa and living arrangements.

2026-10-04 · Tian Tang Meng Xi Enterprise Service
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