Taxes Mauritius

Tax Haven Tag on Quartet

A worldwide crackdown on illicit funds has left just four jurisdictions — Cyprus, Luxembourg, Seychelles and British Virgin Islands — non-compliant with global tax laws, while Mauritius has emerged as “largely compliant”.

26 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Rundheersing Bheenick: "Mauritius Is Not a Tax Haven"

"I categorically reject the notion that Mauritius is a tax haven." Thus, the Governor of the Bank of Mauritius responded on Radio Plus, Tuesday, Nov. 19, following the broadcast of the Capital on M6. A program that introduced Maurice as a "tax haven".

19 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Émission Capital de M6 : « Maurice, un Paradis Fiscal Privilégié »

«Un paradis fiscal qu’on connaît assez peu, c’est l’île Maurice… qui a tout pour attirer ceux qui veulent payer beaucoup moins d’impôt. Pas de taxe locale, pas d’impôt sur les successions, à peine un impôt sur le revenu limité à 15 % et une douceur de vivre incomparable. » Le pitch de Thomas Soto présentateur de Capital est sans équivoque.

19 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Subventions : la Taxe de Re 1 sur le Carburant Rapportera Rs 420 Millions à l’Etat

La nouvelle taxe de Re 1 sur chaque litre d’essence et de diesel, introduite dans le Budget 2014, devrait rapporter plus de Rs 420 millions dans les caisses de l’état l'année prochaine.

16 Nov 2013, motors.mega.mu

Rwanda, Mauritius Sign New Tax Deals

East African companies operating in Rwanda and Mauritius will no longer be subjected to double taxation after the two countries negotiated a new agreement.

15 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Mauritius-Routed Global Investments into India Dips to 15%

Amid tax treaty uncertainties, India's share of the number of investments made by global companies through Mauritius has almost halved in the past two years even as Africa's share has surged significantly.

13 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Vacoas: Municipal Tax Increases

The inhabitants of the town of Vacoas-Phoenix will have to pay more for municipal tax from next year. It will suffer a 25% increase next year, 20% in 2015 and 16% in 2016.

11 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Budget: Tea, Milk, Butter ... Prices Do Not Essentially Decline

Tea, milk, butter, cheese, honey, soy, rice, ham, sausage or canned meat ... A total of 13 products have hitherto enjoyed an exemption from VAT . With the budget, they now spend a diet zero. Result: no price drop, says PMAC.

11 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Budget 2014: Taxes Which Will Affect Your Wallet

Series of measures in terms of taxation. As in previous years, the Minister of Finance wanted to ease the burden on taxpayers. And as was expected, the excise duty on cigarettes and alcohol are also increased

09 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

IFCS: The Southern African Officials Discuss "Tax Collection"

The exchange of information in order to optimize the system for collecting tax revenue and trade facilitation were the focus of discussions, Mauritius, officials of the tax administration in several countries in southern Africa. It was on the occasion of a workshop organized by the Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center South, body set up by the International Monetary Fund and whose headquarters are in Mauritius.

08 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Income Exemption Threshold: La MTPA Réclame une Hausse Uniforme de Rs 10,000 pour Tous les Contribuables

Dans son mémoire au ministre des Finances en marge de la présentation du budget 2014, la Mauritius Tax Payers Association (MTPA) demande à ce que le seuil du revenu exempté d’impôt (Income Exemption Threshold) connaisse une hausse uniforme de Rs 10,000 pour les différentes catégories de contribuables.

04 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Vacoas/Phoenix : Vers une Augmentation des Taxes Municipals

La municipalité de Vacoas/Phœnix prévoit une augmentation des taxes diverses pour l’année 2014. C’est ce qu’a indiqué au Mauricien le maire de la ville Menon Yetty à l’issue de la tenue de la réunion du conseil municipal consacrée à l’adoption des propositions budgétaires pour l’année financière 2014.

04 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu

Why Mauritius Should Now Focus on Tourism

Fewer people would have heard of BEPS than of H1N1, the swine flu virus. BEPS causes far worse damage, haemorrhaging entire economies. It has now been officially declared a danger, first by OECD, the club of rich countries, later by the G8 and the G20. Fairly soon, BEPS will be in the cross hairs of all major national governments.

28 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Mauritius To Plug Double Tax Treaty Loophole

The move will make it difficult for firms that unduly use the India-Mauritius double tax-avoidance pact to their advantage.

15 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Véhicules Hors-Taxes : Cadeau de Rs 670 M par An

Rs 2,5 milliards. C’est le montant des exemptions douanières sur les véhicules que l’État a accordées à 8 546 bénéficiaires de 2010 à ce jour.

30 Sep 2013, motors.mega.mu

Mauritian Offshore in Search of New Life

The uncertainty over the fate of the Indo-Mauritius tax treaty pushes offshore operators to turn to other borders. Then starts the African adventure ...

30 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

The Guardian Dénonce des Investissements Dans le «Paradis Fiscal» Qu’est Maurice

Sévère sortie de The Guardian contre des investissements britanniques dans des «paradis fiscaux». Dans son édition en ligne en date du 15 août, il souligne que Maurice en fait partie et que plus de £125 m y ont été investies à travers une instance connue comme le CDC.

21 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Frais de Douane et Taxation: Les Modes Opératoires des Fraudeurs Pour se Jouer du Fisc

L’affaire de sous-évaluation des voitures de luxe défraie la chronique ces jours-ci et met en lumière les affaires de fraude fiscale.

11 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Mauritius Plans to Plug Tax Treaty Loopholes

NEW DELHI: Mauritius is mulling measures to allay India's concerns over the misuse of the bilateral tax avoidance agreement between the two nations by third country investors.

29 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Trades that in Viewfinder of the MRA

The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) tracking the hen that rests golden eggs. This is to reduce the number of cases of tax evasion. These are the vendors and teachers who will be first in line.

29 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu