Does anyone have knowledge of how the Mauritian government classifies our foreign retired / government pay (for occupation permit reasons)?
Is it consideed professional work (as its technically retainer pay), or is it considered self-employed?
For anyone not familiar, I received a permanent monthly military retirement payment (for life) from the US government regardless of where I live.
Applying for an Occupation Permit, how is that payment classified (it's about xxxxx rupees per month and is my primary, though not sole, source of income). I would like to run a small business once settled into Mauritius as well.
Also, from what I read the Tax treaty does not tax income from off the island, so I would only be taxed by the US on that income...correct?
Lastly...any other advice or pitfalls for retired military / government on the island?
Thanks!
Adam