MAURITIUS
BY MONIQUE TERRAZAS
World Class Investment Hub
Own a piece of paradise
M
auritius continues to develop as a worldclass offshore financial and investment
hub for both the private and commercial
segments of the international market.
Situated in the south-west of the Indian Ocean,
the Republic of Mauritius includes the islands
of Mauritius, Cargados Carajos, Rodrigues and
Agalega. It is ranked among the world’s leading
travel destinations, offering an excellent year round
climate, spectacular beaches with crystal waters,
magnificent landscapes and vibrant multi-coloured
flora, as well as an exotic Creole and Indian culture
with French and English colonial influences.
In recognition of the international appeal of
Mauritius villas, foreigners can enjoy the island’s
exquisite charms combined with the valuable
benefits of permanent residency, low taxation and
freehold homeownership.
Economy
Historically, Mauritius was a mono-crop econ