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Last activity 27 August 2019 by hans831

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dbester

Hi. Please can anyone help me with this. I have been reading online but can’t find the answer.

I would like to get an occupation permit and live in Mauritius for a few years with my wife and children.

I am a shareholder and director in a company. The company is not incorporated in Mauritius.

Will it be possible to apply for a permit? And which one would it be?

As far as I can see - the professional permit is only for non residents who work for a company incorporated in Mauritius?

Thank you

dbester

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Hi,
I have a company overseas and got a Self Employed Occupation Permit. Basically I contract myself out (as a consultant) to my company. In my case, I had to give up the director title and have somebody replace me in that position (it has nothing to do with Mauritius specifically, it was just too complex to be a non resident director of my company).
You will have to submit a business case, resume, and track record to the EDB, and it is up to them to decide whether your permit will be accepted. You need to show that you bring a valuable skillset to the island that is in demand here. Some local relocation companies can help you determine your chances of getting a permit and assist with the paperwork. I went with Gibson and Hills but there are others too :)
Hope this helps!

dbester

Thanks, that does help a lot!

Tabarah

Hi,
I am wanting to relocate to Mauritius from South Africa but my property portfolio is in SA. Is it possible to relocate and move the registered office to Mauritius.
Thx
Peet Neethling

BrianGomes

While we are on this, i may partner with a friend who has a Mauritius based company to set up a restaurant, I will earn above the MUR60000 threshold, would I apply for an occupancy visa or a work visa. I intend to live in Mauritius with my family. My wife wont be working.

hans831

Hi,
Indeed you can relocate here. Along with the residence permit, you'll also benefit from incentives like 8-year tax holiday...

hans831

Hi dBester,
Why don't you relocate your company here?
Or incorporate a new one to take over the activities?
Both are feasible and attract different incentives.
You may send me a message to preserve the confidential nature of your activities.

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