Global Treasury Activities

The Financial Services Act (FSA) allows for companies to hold a Global Treasury Activities license issued by the Financial Services Commission (FSC). The license allows multinational companies to set up or relocate their treasury management functions to Mauritius. To be eligible for a Global Treasury Activities license a company should engage in the provision of at least 3 of the following services to at least 3 related corporations:

The company holding a GTA license benefits from 5 years tax holiday. There are no Mauritius capital gains tax, dividend or interest withholding taxes in Mauritius.

Key Requirements:

    • •   Normal requirements of a global business company
    • •   Minimum of 4 resident full-time professionals; of which at least 1 at managerial positions
    • •   Physical office in Mauritius
    • •   Annual Operating Expenditure of MUR 2 million (approx. USD 60,000)

Our Professional services to GTA Companies:

    • •   Advice and formation of the company
    • •   Application of Licence with the FSC & liaison with regulator post submission of the licence application
    • •   Assist in the drafting of standard material contract(s) or agreement(s), internal controls manual, and other
    •     relevant documents
    • •   Opening of bank accounts
    • •   Provision of ongoing services post-approval: Renewal of license, preparation of accounts and filing with the
    •     authorities, preparation & filing of tax returns
    • •   Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements