Business Mauritius came into operation in October 2015 following the restructuring of the Mauritius Employers' Federation (MEF) and the closing down of the Joint Economic Council (JEC). These two private sector institutions were set up respectively in 1962 and 1970. They have merged to operate as a single organisation now known as Business Mauritius (BM).

BM provides a platform which coordinates the Mauritian private sector's position for business enhancement, economic development and employment relations.
It has a membership of over 1,200 enterprises of all sizes and from all sectors of the economy. BM represents, promotes, protects and defends the interests of the private sector in Mauritius and is engaged in liaising with Government and other social partners on all matters relating to the harmonious socio-economic development of Mauritius. Business Mauritius is administered by a National Council made up of 18 members.