Everything to know about the self-employed permit
The self-employed permit in Mauritius or Occupation Permit Self-Employed is a permit to work as a freelancer, consultant or independent professional in Mauritius. For professional activities not included in this category, the investor residence permit is the most appropriate.
The self-employed permit is valid for 10 years and authorizes its holder to live and work in Mauritius as a self-employed person, provided that his or her business project complies with current Mauritian legislation. In this sense, the self-employed permit allows you to offer professional services to local and international clients.
As a self-employed non-citizen, you are obliged to declare your total income for the year and subtract your business expenses. You are also required to pay 15% value-added tax (VAT), if and only if your annual sales exceed MUR 6,000,000.
Conditions for obtaining a 10-year renewable self-employed permit in Mauritius:
- - Presentation of a well-defined professional project.
- - A business plan.
- - Working alone without being able to hire.
- - Diplomas in accordance with the project.
- - Existing potential clients in Mauritius or abroad.
- - Have a capital of USD 35,000 or the equivalent in foreign currency in an unblocked Mauritian account. Once the applications have been validated by the Economic Development Board, this capital can be used freely (purchase of a vehicle or rental of a villa).
- - Achieving an annual turnover approximately € 17,000 from the third year after obtaining permit.
Original documents required to obtain a self-employed permit Mauritius:
- - Detailed business plan and financial forecasts.
- - Two letters of intent from one of the Mauritius prospects or not.
- - Recent and detailed curriculum vitae.
- - Academic or professional qualifications.
- - Birth certificate, marriage contract if applicable.
- - A valid passport.
- - Photo of recent identity.
- - Business registration card.
- - Proof of investment.
- - New medical certificate.
- - Criminal record extract.
- - Proof of the bank transfer of USD 35,000.
- - Proof of address in Mauritius.
Important steps to take once in Mauritius:
Ask an expert to verify your project to ensure that the profile meets authority standards.
Preparing the documents.
Submit the application and prepare the family trip to Mauritius.
Finalize the application on site, including opening a bank account and collecting the Business Registration Number (BRN).
Pass the medical examinations.
Recover the final permit from the Economic Development Board.
The status of an independent employee covers many different professional activities such as computer science (web developer, trainer, project manager, web consultant, infographer...); marketing and commerce (web marketing, communication, advertising, designer...); sports and leisure (sports coach, sailing monitor, tourist guide...); translator/interpreter, photographer, copywriter...
The income declaration is made online on the website of the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).
Taxes for self-employed workers in Mauritius :
| Taxable income | Tax rate | |
| 0 – Rs 390,000 | First Rs 390,000 | 0% |
| Rs 390,001 – Rs 430,000 | Next Rs 40,000 | 2% |
| Rs 430,001 – Rs 470,000 | Next Rs 40,000 | 4% |
| Rs 470,001 – Rs 530,000 | Next Rs 60,000 | 6% |
| Rs 530,001 – Rs 590,000 | Next Rs 60,000 | 8% |
| Rs 590,001 – Rs 890,000 | Next Rs 300,000 | 10% |
| Rs 890,001 – Rs 1,190,000 | Next Rs 300,000 | 12% |
| Rs 1,190,001 – Rs 1,490,000 | Next Rs 300,000 | 14% |
| Rs 1,490,001 – Rs 1,890,000 | Next Rs 400,000 | 16% |
| Rs 1,890,001 – Rs 2,390,000 | Next Rs 500,000 | 18% |
| Higher than Rs 2,390,000 | The rest | 20% |
To obtain a self-employed permit, you will have to pay USD 1,000 for government charges. There will be an additional fee of USD 400 for your eligible beneficiaries.
As with all residence permits, this permit is granted to the applicant. Spouses and children are entitled to apply for a dependent residence permit.
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Phone : +230 268 2828
E-mail : contact@decordier-immobilier.mu
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