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Living and investing in Mauritius

Practical guides, taxation, neighbourhoods, procedures: everything we explain to our clients every day, in writing.

Long-term or seasonal rental in Mauritius: which to choose as an investor?
Investing6 July 2026

Long-term or seasonal rental in Mauritius: which to choose as an investor?

The stability of long-term or the yield of seasonal? Real numbers, management, taxation and our method for choosing by property and region.

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Taxation in Mauritius for expats: the 2026 guide
Investing6 July 2026

Taxation in Mauritius for expats: the 2026 guide

A 0, 10 and 20% scale, zero capital gains, zero property tax, a treaty with France: what an expat really pays in Mauritius in 2026.

Mauritius or Thailand: where to invest and live in the tropics?
Investing6 July 2026

Mauritius or Thailand: where to invest and live in the tropics?

Freehold versus a 30-year lease, permanent permit versus visas to renew: on paper, the legal match is over quickly. The full comparison.

Mauritius or Portugal: where to move and invest in 2026?
Investing6 July 2026

Mauritius or Portugal: where to move and invest in 2026?

Portugal has closed its big tax doors, Mauritius keeps its own open. Taxation, residency, property, daily life: the honest comparison.

Mortgages in Mauritius: how to finance your purchase as a non-resident
Guides6 July 2026

Mortgages in Mauritius: how to finance your purchase as a non-resident

Yes, Mauritian banks lend to non-residents: up to 70% of the price, in euros or rupees. Conditions, the file to prepare, and alternatives from home.

Buying off-plan in Mauritius: completion guarantee, payment schedule and traps to avoid
Guides6 July 2026

Buying off-plan in Mauritius: completion guarantee, payment schedule and traps to avoid

Off-plan sales in Mauritius are modelled on French law: completion guarantee, staged payments, notarised deed. How it works and what to check.

Property purchase costs in Mauritius: the real total to budget in 2026
Guides6 July 2026

Property purchase costs in Mauritius: the real total to budget in 2026

Registration duty raised to 10% on 1 July 2026, notary, agency fees: the line-by-line breakdown, with a worked example for new build and resale.

PDS, IRS, RES, Smart City, R+2: which scheme to buy in Mauritius?
Guides6 July 2026

PDS, IRS, RES, Smart City, R+2: which scheme to buy in Mauritius?

A foreigner cannot buy just anything in Mauritius: five schemes regulate purchases. What each one does, the entry tickets, and the one that fits your project.

Retiring in Mauritius: the Wise Choice
Living in Mauritius6 July 2026

Retiring in Mauritius: the Wise Choice

A dedicated permit from age 50, tax capped at 20%, modern healthcare and 300 days of sunshine: why and how to retire in Mauritius.

Finding a Job in Mauritius
Living in Mauritius6 July 2026

Finding a Job in Mauritius

Sectors that are hiring, the Occupation Permit and salary thresholds, remote work with the Premium Visa: the manual for working legally in Mauritius.

The Cost of Living in Mauritius
Living in Mauritius6 July 2026

The Cost of Living in Mauritius

Groceries, housing, transport, leisure, taxes: what life in Mauritius really costs an expat, with real orders of magnitude from the field.

A Practical Guide for Families: Schools and Education in Mauritius
Living in Mauritius6 July 2026

A Practical Guide for Families: Schools and Education in Mauritius

AEFE-accredited French schools, international curricula, budgets and enrolment: the family guide to educating your children in Mauritius.

The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Mauritius
Guides6 July 2026

The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Mauritius

Who can buy, under which framework, how long it takes and what it costs: the complete guide to buying property in Mauritius as a foreigner.

Moving to Mauritius: Becoming a Mauritian Resident
Guides6 July 2026

Moving to Mauritius: Becoming a Mauritian Resident

Retiree, investor, professional, self-employed or property buyer: the 6 Mauritian residence permits, their exact thresholds and the process step by step.

Moving to Bali or Mauritius: a Choice Between Two Paradises
Investing6 July 2026

Moving to Bali or Mauritius: a Choice Between Two Paradises

The Island of the Gods or Mauritius? Culture and a mini cost of living versus stability, freehold ownership and modern infrastructure: the duel of two paradises.

Dubai vs Mauritius: which destination should you choose as an expat?
Investing6 July 2026

Dubai vs Mauritius: which destination should you choose as an expat?

Tax-free salaries versus quality of life: the duel between two favourite expat destinations, point by point, with the numbers to back it up.

Investing in Mauritius from €150,000: what you need to know
Investing3 July 2026

Investing in Mauritius from €150,000: what you need to know

No, investing in Mauritius is not just for millionaires. A look at R+2 apartments, real rental yields and taxation.