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nicholasmound

nicholasmound

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South African looking for information about Mauritius

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South African

Registration: 19 December 2024

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nicholasmound replied to a thread
3 months ago
peterg123

A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123

These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has  endlessly delayed our PDS ...

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Tookays.Is this information anywhere to be found regarding 180 days. Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
4 months ago
peterg123

A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123

These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has  endlessly delayed our PDS ...

nicholasmound

@KC_ KC, you need to refer to the immigration bill for the 180 day rule. Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
4 months ago
peterg123

A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123

These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has  endlessly delayed our PDS ...

nicholasmound

@drossiter The 180 day rule cannot be found in the Finance bill 2025.You need refer to the Immigration Bill 2025. The 180 day rule is still in there. Not sure when it will officialy come into Law. Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
4 months ago
craigconley

Retirement residency scheme by craigconley

HiAre there any expats out there who have moved to Mauritius under the retirement residency scheme ?Can anyone recommend a company to assist with the process, preferably one they have used. Many thanks

nicholasmound

Hi Everyone@@Abhijit BagalI have just completed my retirement visa (and dependant for my Wife) ourselves, without an Agent, so it is possible if you do your research and read the posts on the Forum and ask questions, and also read the guidelines on ... Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
5 months ago
nicholasmound

Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound

Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...

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Hi KC, thanks for the info. We will try MCB first but I know there have been many difficulties discussed on the Forum. Presumably you had your Permit first before applying online with Absa? Regards Nick Read More

nicholasmound created a thread
5 months ago

Pemits and "Section 3 Declaration'

Hi everyone One of the items on the checklist for Retired permit is "Section 3 Declaration "Does anyone know what this is and where to find it? Is it a form to be completed?Many thanks for any information, regards Nick Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
6 months ago
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Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound

Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...

nicholasmound

Many thanks for the heads-up re Absa Port Louis, will definitely keep in mind, Nick Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
6 months ago
nicholasmound

Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound

Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...

nicholasmound

Hi Sarahcansler and many thanks for your reply.We will be arriving in just over 2 weeks time (towards end Jun) to complete our visa. Yes we did contact the EDB and they said we only need to prove that we have $18k in a foreign account and we do ... Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
6 months ago
nicholasmound

Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound

Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...

nicholasmound

Hi Sarahcansler and many thanks for your reply.We will be arriving in just over 2 weeks time (towards end Jun) to complete our visa. Yes we did contact the EDB and they said we only need to prove that we have $18k in a foreign account and we do ... Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
6 months ago
nicholasmound

Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound

Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...

nicholasmound

@appelanchelle, many thanks for your reply and will DM you, Nick Read More

nicholasmound created a thread
6 months ago

Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00

Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ... Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
8 months ago
nicholasmound

Pet relocation from UK by nicholasmound

Hi Everyone,we will be relocatiing to Mauritius on a retirement visa and will be bringing our dog with. Please advise any recommendations for pet relocation agencies in the UK. Many thanks in advance.

nicholasmound

Many thanks Tookays, I will definitely contact them for a quotation. Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
8 months ago
nicholasmound

Pet relocation from UK by nicholasmound

Hi Everyone,we will be relocatiing to Mauritius on a retirement visa and will be bringing our dog with. Please advise any recommendations for pet relocation agencies in the UK. Many thanks in advance.

nicholasmound

Thank you everyone for all your useful advice, and to Chris for all the additional information. We do understand that it is a rather complicated process with a lot of paperwork, and that is why we require the services of a pet agent both in the UK ... Read More

nicholasmound created a thread
8 months ago

Pet relocation from UK

Hi Everyone,we will be relocatiing to Mauritius on a retirement visa and will be bringing our dog with. Please advise any recommendations for pet relocation agencies in the UK. Many thanks in advance. Read More

nicholasmound replied to a thread
9 months ago
nicholasmound

Police clearance certificate from South Africa - living in UK by nicholasmound

HI EveryoneI am wanting to apply for a retirement visa and am currently living in the UK for the past 5 years, having relocated from South Africa in 2019.I believe I need a police clearance certificate for the past 10 years so will need an SA police ...

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Apologies, PCC! Read More