{"id":816,"date":"2026-05-30T07:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T07:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/blog\/combien-coute-creation-entreprise-ile-maurice-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T07:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T07:00:13","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-business-in-mauritius-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-mauritius.com\/en\/blog\/combien-coute-creation-entreprise-ile-maurice-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to start a business in Mauritius in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The initial budget varies considerably. In 2026, a local company can start with approximately Rs 3,400 in public incorporation fees, whereas an international structure such as a GBC adds regulatory fees in USD and higher annual obligations.enterbusiness.govmu.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The real issue, therefore, is not just the registration fee, but the total cost of the first year, especially if you reserve a name, have to pay for an FSC license, or are considering a regulated activity. In Mauritius, the term "offshore" in practice refers mainly to Global Business Licence or Authorised Company structures.companies.govmu.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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In Mauritius, any activity carried out for profit must be registered. This is the starting point even before discussing taxation or structure.companies.govmu.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Quick answer: the budget to plan for in 2026<\/h2>\n

If you're looking for a short answer, here's the order of magnitude to remember: a simple local company costs little in public fees, while a GBC becomes significantly more expensive from the licensing stage onwards. The CBRD indicates that company incorporation is generally processed in half a day, and the process can be completed online via the official CBRIS\/MNS platform.govmu.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Summary table of the main public expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Structure<\/th>\nPublic departure costs<\/th>\nRecurring public expenses<\/th>\nKey points to remember<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Standard local company<\/td>\nRs 3,400, plus Rs 100 if you reserve the name<\/td>\nRs 500 to Rs 18,000 depending on turnover<\/td>\nThe most affordable choice for a local activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local company with high activity<\/td>\nRs 3,400, plus any applicable name fees<\/td>\nRs 18,000 if turnover exceeds Rs 100 million<\/td>\nThe annual cost increases with the size of the company.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Private company holding a Global Business License<\/td>\nUSD 500 FSC fee, then first annual license from USD 490 to USD 1,950 depending on the quarter of issue<\/td>\nRs 18,000 with CBRD + USD 1,950 annually FSC<\/td>\nIn addition, you have to go through a Management Company.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The amounts above are taken from the CBRD's official FAQ, its 2026 Notice on Registration Fees, and the FSC Global Business Licensing Grid. They cover public fees, not service provider fees.<\/p>\n

Mandatory fees for a local company<\/h2>\n

For a local company, the logic is simple: the initial investment is low, but you have to consider the annual fees afterwards. If you go through the CBRIS platform of CBRD and MNS<\/a>, You submit the application electronically, but the public fees remain the same.<\/p>\n

What you pay initially<\/h3>\n