Tax Mauritius

SA's Double Tax Agreement With Mauritius Amended

The double tax agreement between Mauritius and South Africa, which came into force in 1997 has been renegotiated.

15 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Rise in the prices of soft drinks… And Phoenix Beer too

As announced in the Budget 2013, a tax of 20 cents per gram of sugar is now applicable for soft drinks in retail outlets. At the same time, the beer is also going to cost more.

11 Feb 2013, Yashvin, pages of my life

Prince William slapped with £4 million tax bill

Prince William, who inherited £10 million from Princess Diana’s fortune last week, has been hit by a £4 million tax bill. And unlike comedian Jimmy Carr and some members of Take That, the royal is not expected to reduce his tax bill by resorting to a loophole scheme. According to HM-Revenue and Customs, William is [...]The post Prince William slapped with £4 million tax bill appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

30 Jun 2012, KotZot

Zizou defends French PM’s 75% tax plan

Zinedine Zidane has waded into the row over Francois Hollande’s plan to tax millionaires heavily, saying it was ‘logical’ the rich paid more The French former World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane has taken a political turn. He has defended French PM Francois Hollande’s plan to tax the millionaires 75 per cent and said the move was [...]The post Zizou defends French PM’s 75% tax plan appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

30 Jun 2012, KotZot

The arrogance of India annoys the Mauritian offshore sector

India wants any company based in Mauritius and operating in India pays tax on gains on gains made.

25 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu

Further blow to Indo-Mauritius tax treaty

The recent judgment of Mumbai High Court upsets the settled legal position, and very clearly implies that if the shares of the Indian company are effectively not owned by a Mauritian company, capital gains may be charged to tax in India despite a Certificate of Residency issued by Mauritius Government

08 Aug 2011, business.mega.mu

The India Income Tax department is planning to “make distinctions”

The India Income Tax department is planning to “make distinctions” between companies which are genuinely based in low-tax jurisdiction Mauritius and those which appear to be

28 Jun 2011, business.mega.mu

South Africa will charge a 10 percent tax on gains from investments in Mauritius

22 Jun 2011, business.mega.mu

India and Mauritius in talks on Tax Pact again

21 Jun 2011, business.mega.mu

20 electronic tax-payers got prizes

MRA compensates 20 electronic tax returns

25 May 2011, business.mega.mu

Int’l tax experts meet for regional forum

This year, one hundred international tax experts are expected to attend the fifth edition of the Asia / Africa International Fiscal Association (IFA) Regional Conference. The conference is being held to address tax professionals in the region. The seminar has been scheduled for May 12 and 13 at the Sofitel Imperial, Flic en Flac. It [...]

06 May 2011, The Independent Daily

Fuel taxes to be reduces temporarily

29 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu

40000 tax e-filers so far

29 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu

Food Price Protest in Port Louis

Trade union leaders are demanding the removal of Value Added Tax on basic commodities. Their plea follows the recent dramatic increase in the prices of basic commodities, which is stretching... Read more »

22 Mar 2011, KotZot

Prostitutes, cat food, trips to Africa: There are few limits to the expenses Americans believe should be tax deductible

Prostitutes, cat food, trips to Africa: There are few limits to the expenses Americans believe should be tax deductible, but given the complexity of the tax code they may be... Read more »

14 Mar 2011, KotZot

Mauritius Island helps in tax-dodge crackdown

According to The Hindu newspaper, Mauritius has provided Indian authorities with banking information and other financial details on more than 90 cases of suspected tax evasion and financial malpractice over... Read more »

22 Feb 2011, KotZot