The Mauritius Legal System

Mauritius is rather unique in having a dual set of laws. There is the “code Napoleon”, a legacy of the French occupation of the island together with statue laws passed by the legislation Assembly. Britain took possession of the island in 1810. When the French surrendered to the British, they obtained from their victors that […]

Employment law in Mauritius and Cyclones

Employment law in Mauritius and Cyclones

A worker’s rights during a cyclone in the Republic of Mauritius According to the Workers’ Rights Act 2019, the law provides for the payment of remuneration to a worker in special circumstances which includes period of cyclones. Definition of a worker A worker is described as a person who has entered into an agreement or […]

Moving a Business to Mauritius

Moving a Business to Mauritius

COMPARING TO MOVE A BUSINESS FROM FRANCE TO MAURITIUS? Mauritius offers a Residency by Investment program where foreign investors can obtain residency status by making a minimum investment of USD 50,000. This program is designed to attract investors who are seeking a stable jurisdiction to invest in. Mauritius provides a conducive business environment along with […]

Residency and Immigration to Mauritius

Residency and Immigration to Mauritius

Ways to immigrate to Mauritius MAURITIUS RESIDENCY Foreigners can get a Mauritius residence permit by retiring as a 50-year-old, investing USD 375,000, working as a professional or as a dependent. Retirees can meet the residence permit requirements by being at least 50, with a monthly income of USD 1,500 or a bank account holding USD 18,000. One […]

Divorce in Mauritius

Divorce lawyer in Mauritius

Once you have decided that your marriage has irretrievably broken down, and that marital life is no longer possible or non-existent between you and your spouse, and you want to get a divorce, you need to retain the services of an Attorney at Law (Avoué) to draft and lodge the paper work involved in getting […]