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Incentive Schemes
In its endeavour to become an international business hub par excellence in the
region, Mauritius pursues a liberal investment policy and actively encourages
foreign direct investment in all of sectors of the economy. Attractive packages
of both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, tailor made to the needs of each
priority area of development, are offered to investors.
Excellent
opportunities for investment in Mauritius exist in various sectors of the
Economy including manufacturing, information technology, the knowledge industry,
regional headquarters, tourism and leisure, financial services and Freeport
activities amongst others.
This scheme aims to
encourage the transfer of technology, and create new support industries
for the high value-added sector, for the development of priority sectors
and pioneer services. Under the Pioneer Status Scheme, operators can
both export and sell their services on the local market without any
restrictions.
This scheme is
directed towards local manufacturing enterprises which contribute to
the economic, industrial and technological development of the
country.
This scheme aims
to accelerate the modernisation, expansion and diversification of
existing manufacturing enterprises by encouraging them to invest in
modern equipment, in computerisation and in the introduction of
pollution control technology.
This scheme aims
to encourage the construction of industrial buildings whose floor
space exceeds 1,000 square metres.
The Integrated
Resort Scheme (IRS) enables high net-worth foreigners to acquire
luxury villas of international standing with high-class amenities
and facilities that can include a golf course, marina, individual
swimming pool, catering, nautical and other sport facilities and
health centre within the boundaries of the integrated resort
area.