Moving to Mauritius: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Mauritius: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 9 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Mauritius the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 15% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (0%): Personal 0/10/20%; dividends exempt; remittance basis on foreign income. Temporary 15% Fair Share Contribution above MUR 12m (2025–28). 80% exemption on foreign income → ~3% CIT.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Mauritius you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in income year (Jul–Jun) or 270 days over current + 2 prior years). The typical route is Residence permit via property (USD 375k in EDB scheme): Buy residential property ≥USD 375k under PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City scheme; alt. Premium Visa (USD 1,500/mo + 500/dependant) or retiree permit (USD 2,000/mo) There are 8 open residence programmes in Mauritius — see the list below.
Living there
Port Louis has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 25 °C and summer highs around 30.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 15% |
| Special regime for newcomers | 0% — Personal 0/10/20%; dividends exempt; remittance basis on foreign income. Temporary 15% Fair Share Contribution above MUR 12m (2025–28). 80% exemption on foreign income → ~3% CIT. |
| Φορολογική κατοικία | μετά από 183 ημέρες — 183 days in income year (Jul–Jun) or 270 days over current + 2 prior years |
| Η διαδρομή σας | Residence permit via property (USD 375k in EDB scheme) — Buy residential property ≥USD 375k under PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City scheme; alt. Premium Visa (USD 1,500/mo + 500/dependant) or retiree permit (USD 2,000/mo) |
| Τύπος κλίματος | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 25° / 30.5° (Port Louis) |
Residence programmes in Mauritius
Active programmes
- Premium Visa — Εισόδημα / έτος CHF 14'400 · 2026-10
Same remittance-basis tax treatment extended to new Golden Visa (2026)
- Residence Permit – Retired Non-Citizen — Εισόδημα / έτος CHF 19'200 · 2026-10
- Occupation Permit – Investor — Επένδυση CHF 80'000 · 2026-10
Criteria revised by Budget 2026-27 / Act 13 of 2026 (in force Aug 2026)
- Occupation Permit – Self-Employed — Επένδυση CHF 40'000 · 2026-10
- Occupation Permit – Professional — Εισόδημα / έτος CHF 10'400 · 2026-10
Salary floor raised from MUR 30,000 to 50,000 (Budget 2026-27)
- Residence Permit via Property Acquisition (IRS/RES/PDS/Smart City/G+2) — Επένδυση CHF 300'000 · 2026-10
USD 500k purchase outside EDB schemes abolished by Finance Act 2025
- Mauritian Diaspora Scheme — ancestry · 2026-10
- Dependant / family residence permit — family · 2026-10
Family Occupation Permit abolished by Act 13 of 2026
Upcoming · not yet available
Proposed or legislated routes without a confirmed operational application process.
- Golden Visa (USD 1m investment) — Επένδυση CHF 800'000 · 2026-10
Legislated Aug 2026; guidelines/fees not yet published as of Oct 2026
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Mauritius to become tax resident?
μετά από 183 ημέρες. 183 days in income year (Jul–Jun) or 270 days over current + 2 prior years Foreign income taxed only if remitted; 270/3-yr rule lets ~90 days/yr keep residence
How much tax will I pay in Mauritius?
In Mauritius the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 15% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Mauritius offer?
Premium Visa; Residence Permit – Retired Non-Citizen; Occupation Permit – Investor (CHF 80'000); Occupation Permit – Self-Employed (CHF 40'000); Occupation Permit – Professional
What is the usual way to move to Mauritius?
Residence permit via property (USD 375k in EDB scheme). Buy residential property ≥USD 375k under PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City scheme; alt. Premium Visa (USD 1,500/mo + 500/dependant) or retiree permit (USD 2,000/mo)
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