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Mauritius
What are the tax benefits of creating a company in Mauritius?
Mauritius is recognized as an attractive jurisdiction for company formation thanks to a simplified and favorable tax system. Offshore companies, such as Global Business Companies (GBC), benefit from a very low effective tax rate, often around 3 to 15%, depending on their activity and access to double taxation avoidance agreements (DTA).
There is no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, no withholding tax on dividends paid abroad, and no inheritance tax. These advantages make Mauritius a preferred tax destination for international entrepreneurs, investors, and expatriates.
Are foreign incomes taxed in Mauritius?
In Mauritius, the principle of territorial taxation applies: only income sourced within Mauritius is taxable. Income generated abroad (dividends, interest, capital gains, company profits outside Mauritius) is not subject to tax, provided it is not repatriated locally or used in an activity generating Mauritian income.
This regime attracts many non-residents and expatriates, especially for wealth management, holding companies, and digital or e-commerce activities generating international revenue.
How does the new 2025 budget change personal income tax in Mauritius?
Starting July 1, 2025, the income tax scale in Mauritius is significantly simplified, reducing from 11 to 3 clear brackets:
0% up to MUR 500,000 of taxable income
10% for the bracket from MUR 500,001 to MUR 1,000,000
20% above MUR 1,000,000
At the same time, a Solidarity Contribution (“Fair Share Contribution”) has been introduced for high incomes:
An additional 15% on net annual income > MUR 12,000,000
And 20% for incomes > MUR 24,000,000
This contribution will be collected through the PAYE system and will apply for three fiscal years (until June 30, 2028).
Other key budget measures:
Elimination of certain tax deductions (household salaries, donations, pet adoption, “Angel Investor Allowance”)
Full deduction for disabled children without conditions related to social aid
United-Kingdom
What is the corporate tax rate in the United Kingdom in 2025 ?
Since April 2023, companies in the United Kingdom are subject to a variable corporate tax rate based on their annual profit:
19% for companies with net profits below £50,000
25% for profits above £250,000
A tapered rate applies progressively between these two thresholds.
This tax regime remains competitive in Europe, and the legal transparency of the UK system attracts many international companies wishing to establish themselves in London or through LTDs (Private Limited Companies).
Companies can also benefit from research and development (R&D) tax credits, full deductibility on certain equipment, and numerous double taxation agreements.
What are the tax benefits of creating an LTD company in the United Kingdom ?
Creating an LTD company in the United Kingdom offers several tax and practical benefits for foreign entrepreneurs:
Taxation only on profits made in the UK, if the company is properly structured (substance, real operations)
No tax on dividends paid to non-residents, allowing optimized profit repatriation
Access to modern payment solutions like Stripe, PayPal, Revolut Business, or Wise
An image of international credibility with British company status
Possibility to open a bank account online with UK-based neobanks
LTDs are therefore widely used for e-commerce, freelancers, service providers, and holding companies at the European or global level.
Does a non-UK tax resident have to pay taxes in the United Kingdom ?
As a general rule, a non-resident taxpayer in the United Kingdom is only taxed on income sourced within the UK, such as rental income from properties located in the UK, earnings from local employment, or profits from a UK-based business.
Income earned outside the UK is not subject to local tax if you do not meet the residency criteria under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT).
This status allows optimized tax planning, especially for international entrepreneurs using an LTD structure, while avoiding double taxation through treaties signed by the UK with over 130 countries.
It is essential to consult a local tax advisor to secure your strategy.