MAURITIUS

A Knowledge Hub in The Making

 MAURITIUS
A Knowledge Hub In The Making

About Mauritius 3

An Overview of The Mauritius Knowledge Hub 6

What Are Investors Saying ? 12

Investment Opportunities 15

Why Invest in Mauritius ? 21

Institutional Support 27

The Board of Investment 31

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About Mauritius
An Overview
Strategically located in the Indian Ocean, at the crossroads
of Asia, Africa and Australia, Mauritius is rapidly
transforming itself into an international business centre.
Mauritius has recorded a healthy and sustained average
GDP growth rate of 5% during the last four decades.
From a monocrop economy, based on cultivation of
sugarcane, the island has transformed itself into a robust
and diversified economy resting on agro-industry, export
oriented manufacturing, tourism, financial services
and ICT.
Over the years, niche opportunities have cropped up in
emerging sectors such as healthcare, life sciences and
more importantly education.
Why Mauritius ?
• Political and social stability;
• Strategic location at the crossroads between Asia
and Africa;
• Supportive Government policies;
• Strong & diversified economy;
• Ease of doing business;
• High standards of living & cultural compatibility;
• Educated, multilingual, disciplined and sophisticated
workforce;
• Pool of skilled and qualified professionals;
• Well-developed healthcare and education system;
• High-quality infrastructure;
• Growing network of double taxation avoidance treaties;
• Extensive network of Investment Promotion and
Protection Agreements;
• Excellent system of sea and air transport.
Mauritius
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 International Benchmarks & Accolades
Mauritius offers a transparent, rule-based and cost effective
business environment and pursues a development model
centered on achieving greater openness and geared
towards global competitiveness.
For the past decade, the country has undertaken bold and
fundamental reforms to improve the business environment
and to further open up the economy to foreign capital,
talents, expertise and ideas.

Index Source Global Rank Africa Rank

• Index of Economic Freedom 2010 Heritage Foundation & the Wall Street Journal 12th out of 183 countries 1st

• Doing Business 2010-2011 World Bank 20th out of 183 countries 1st
• Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance 2010 Mo Ibrahim Foundation - 1st
• Democracy Index 2010 Economist Intelligence Unit 24th out of 167 countries 1st

• Global Enabling Trade Report 2010 World Economic Forum 33rd out of 125 countries 1st
• Knowledge Economy Index 2010 World Bank Institute 64th out of 140 countries 1st
• Human Development Index 2010 United Nations Development Programme 72nd out of 182 countries 1st

• Global Corruption Perceptions Index 2010 Transparency International 39th out of 179 countries 2nd
• Global Competitiveness Index 2010-2011 World Economic Forum 55th out of 133 countries 2nd
• ITU’s Digital Access Index / International Telecommunication Union 62nd out of 178 countries 2nd
Worldwide Digital Access Index

• Quality of Living Global City Rankings 2010 Mercer Survey 82nd out of 182 countries 2nd

• AT Kearney Global Services Location Index 2010 AT Kearney 25th out of 50 countries 3rd

• International Property Rights Index 2010 Property Rights Alliance 46th out of 115 countries 3rd

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 An Overview of The Mauritius Knowledge Hub
Over the years, Mauritius has crafted its reputation as a
reliable and trusted provider of quality education and has
meticulously assembled all the ingredients to transform
itself into a leading knowledge hub. There are more than
1,724 registered educational institutions in Mauritius,
which includes 1,048 pre-primary schools, 305 primary
schools, 124 pre-vocational schools, 179 secondary schools
and 61 tertiary institutions.
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Key Facts
Pre-Primary Education :
• 1,050 pre-primary schools
(800 private schools and 250 public schools)
• Total enrolment in pre-primary schools is
around 34,300 (2010)
Primary Education :
• 305 primary schools (222 public schools and
83 private schools)
• Primary Gross Enrolment Ratio of 100% (number of
students enrolled as a % of population aged 6-11)
• Total enrolment in primary school is estimated
at 117,430 (2010)
• 20,000 students join primary schools every year
Secondary Education :
• Secondary Gross Enrolment Ratio of 73% (number
of students enrolled as a % of population aged 12-19)
• Total number of students enrolled in secondary
education is 122,000
• Around 16,000 students join secondary schools
every year
• 13,600 students pass School Certificate every year
• 7,500 students pass Higher School Certificate annually
Pre-Vocational Education :
• Pre-vocational education dispensed in 124 schools
• 7,500 students enrolled in pre-vocational education Evolution of Gross Tertiary
• 2,700 students join pre-vocational schools annually Enrolment Ratio %
Vocational / Technical Education : 50
• 504 training centres providing vocational education
• 6,000 students are enrolled in vocational programmes
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Tertiary Education : 40
• The Gross Tertiary Enrolment Ratio (total tertiary
enrolment as a percentage of the population aged 35
20 to 24 years) is currently estimated at 47%.
• The Government’s objective is to increase the Gross 30
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio from 47% to 70% by 2015
and to have a minimum of 1 graduate in each family. 2010
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• In an endeavour to develop export of knowledge 2009
2008
services, the Government is working towards 2007
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having a total enrolment of 100,000 foreign students
2005
by year 2020.
• There are presently 61 higher educational institutions Gross Enrolment Ratio (%)
(11 publicly funded and 50 private institutions).
• There are more than 41,000 students enrolled in Source: Tertiary Education Commission, Mauritius
tertiary education in Mauritius, including 11,000
students studying overseas.
• There are some 1,000 foreign students studying in
Mauritius mainly from India, South Africa, Kenya,
Tanzania, Seychelles and Sub-Saharan African countries.

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Enrolment in Higher Education Enrolment in
Publicly Funded Institutions (%)
Enrolment in Institutions in Mauritius 1.3% 2.3%
2.9% 0.2%
• Around 20,000 students are currently enrolled in 2.3%
10 publicly-funded institutions. 3.2%

• Some 10,500 students are currently enrolled in

50 private tertiary educational institutions. The main 48.6%
23.9%
fields of study in the private institutions include
Accountancy, Information Technology, Engineering,
Administration & Management, Business & Marketing,
15.3%
Medicine & Dentistry and Law.

University of Mauritius Swami Dayanand Institute

of Management
University of Technology
Institut Superieur de Technologie
Mauritius Institute of Education Mauritius Institute of
Programme Level of Training & Development
Mahatma Gandhi Institute
Publicly Funded Institutions (%) Mauritius Institute of Health
Mauritius College of Air/
1% Rabindranath Tagore Institute
Source: Tertiary Education Commission, Mauritius
10%
11%
Programme Level of
Private Institutions (%)
19% 46.5

33.4
59%

11.5
3.6
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Certificate
Bachelors Degree Diploma Certificate Diploma
Bachelor
Masters Degree
Mphil/ PHD Masters Degree Professional Degree
Awards
Source: Tertiary Education Commission, Mauritius Source: Tertiary Education Commission, Mauritius
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Foreign Students Studying in Mauritius Mauritian Students Studying Overseas
Presently some 1,000 foreign students are studying in • Every year, some 4,000 Mauritian students choose
Mauritius. The main fields of study include Medicine, to travel overseas for higher education.
Dentistry, Management, Accounting, Business and
• Currently around 11,000 Mauritian students are
Marketing.
studying overseas and the main provider countries
There is an unfailing Government commitment to develop are Australia (45%), UK (30%), France (15%),
Mauritius as a leading knowledge hub. The Government India (6%), China (2%) and South Africa (2%).
has set a national objective of attracting 100,000 foreign
students by 2020.
Mauritian Studying Overseas
Foreign Students
2%
Studying in Mauritius 2%
1%
2% 2%
6%
30%

5% 15%
6%

17%
45%
67%

Australia South Africa

France China
India African Countries Indian Ocean Islands India United Kingdom

Seychelles Germany Maldives Others

Source : Source: Tertiary Education Commission, Mauritius
Source : Source: Tertiary Education Commission, Mauritius

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 WHAT ARE
INVESTORS
SAYING “Vatel is a leading French international
business school specialised in hotel & tourism
management programmes with a presence
in 25 countries, including Mauritius. We
started operations in Mauritius in March
“Middlesex University is one of the largest providers of tertiary education 2009.We offer programmes leading to
in UK. We are based in London and have two overseas campuses in Bachelor’s Degree in International Hotel
Dubai and Mauritius. We have over 34,000 students enrolled in Middlesex Management. We work in close collaboration
University’s courses, both at our own campuses and also with our with international hotel chains such as
partner institutions. We have set up our branch campus in Mauritius Starwood, Four Seasons, Movenpick, Le
in 2010 to offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Maritim, Le Meridien and Hilton, amongst
It is our endeavour to help the nation achieve its aspirations of developing others. We have chosen to set up in Mauritius
Mauritius as a Knowledge Hub.” as we strongly believe that the island has
the potential to become a leading destination
Prof. Antony Eddison,
Director, Middlesex University – Mauritius Branch Campus for higher education.”
www.mdx.ac.mu
Mr Renaud Azéma,
Director, VATEL Mauritius
www.vatelmauritius.com

“JSS Academy of Technical Education, established in 2006 in Mauritius, is affiliated to one of the biggest technological universities
in India (Visveswaraya Technological University). We are the first private engineering college in Mauritius. We work in close
collaboration with prestigious international universities & colleges such as Asian Institute of Technology, Portland State University,
University of Teeside, University of Savoie and Raffle Academy. The attractive business climate has encouraged us to invest in a
state-of-the-art campus in Mauritius with an investment exceeding US$ 20 million.”

Prof. H.S. Divakara Murthy,

Principal JSS Academy of Technical Education, Mauritius
www.jssatemauritius.com
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“The D Y Patil Group has a long track record in India as a prestigious academic
institution providing education at all levels, from primary to tertiary. We operate
more than 150 educational institutions in India and around 100,000 students are
enrolled in our campuses. We have set up the first postgraduate medical faculty
in Mauritius in January 2010 to offer MS and MD courses. We are convinced that
Mauritius has all the ingredients to become a leading provider of medical education
and attract foreign students.”
Mr Sanjay D.Patil,
Managing Director, Padmashree Dr D Y Patil Medical College
www.dypmauritius.com
“The Ecole de Medecine Louis Pasteur is
operational in Mauritius since the year 2000.
We have partnered with the University of Paris
VI and University of Lille to offer programmes
in Medicine, Pharmacy and Kinesitherapy. The
programmes are taught by eminent faculty
members coming from prestigious French
Universities. It is our endeavour to play a very
active role in the development of Mauritius
into a knowledge hub by training medical
professionals and attracting foreign students
to the country.”

“JR School has a track record of more than 30 years in the provision Professor Balligadoo,
Ecole de Medecine- Louis Pasteur
of technical and professional education in Mauritius. JR School www.ecoledemedecine.net
works in close collaboration with international partners such as
Association of Business Executives, City & Guilds of London Institute,
Institute of Technical Education, New Zealand Institute of
Management, Confederation of Hotel and Tourism, BCS UK
andHuges, India. The business-friendly environment of the country
has encouraged us to set up Athena International Centre of
Excellence, our state-of-the-art campus in Solitude which can
accommodate 2000 students.”

Dr Rajcoomar Jhurry,
Chief Executive Officer & President, JR School
www.jrschool.org

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Investment Opportunities
Setting up of Private Institutions
Pre-primary Schools
There are currently some 1,050 pre-primary schools
operating in Mauritius and the demand for pre-primary
schooling is growing at a sustained pace. With the fast
growth of the upper middle income group and an increasing
number of foreign professionals and expatriates relocating
to Mauritius, there are further opportunities for setting
up of modern private pre-primary schools.
Primary & Secondary Schools
Every year, there are close to 40,000 students joining
primary and secondary schools. There are attractive
opportunities for setting up private international primary
and secondary schools.
Vocational and Technical Training Centres
Mauritius currently has more than 600 vocational and
technical training centres. With the changing industrial
and technological landscape, there is an increasing
need for vocational and technical training. There is
thus an opportunity for setting up vocational
and technical training centres to support the
different sectors including electrical ,
electronics, mechanical, automotive,
jewelry, printing, construction,
civil engineering, agro-industry,
marine, healthcare,
ICT and Tourism.
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 Higher Education
The tertiary education sector in Mauritius is fast developing
with the participation of an increasing number of students
and institutions.
Recently, the country has attracted prestigious academic
institutions and universities to set up in Mauritius. In this
perspective, there are opportunities for the setting up of:
• Private institutions partnering with overseas universities;
• Business schools;
• Branch campuses of prestigious foreign universities;
and
• Post-secondary institutions operating as a separate
entity from the parent institutions, with Degree
Awarding Powers.

Professional Education
A significant number of international chartered bodies
have a presence in Mauritius. The number of students,
affiliates and members registered with professional
associations has experienced a steady growth in Mauritius.
A few chartered bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CIM,
and ICSA have offices and regional headquarters in
Mauritius. There are thus interesting opportunities for
other chartered bodies and professional associations to
offer their courses and set up offices and regional
headquarters in Mauritius.
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Opportunities to Cater for Growing
Industry Needs
ICT-BPO
The ICT-BPO sector, which contributes more than 6% to
GDP, is growing exponentially in Mauritius. According to
the global outsourcing community and global services
rankings (such as the AT Kearney Global Services Location
Index), Mauritius is increasingly being viewed as a niche
and high value-added destination for the delivery of global
IT-BPO services ranging from Call Centers, Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO), Software Development to Data Centers.
Currently, there are around 15,000 professionals who are
employed in some 400 ICT-BPO companies based in
Mauritius. It is estimated that Mauritius will require close
to 30,000 professionals to work in the ICT-BPO sector
within the next 5 years.
International training institutes of repute such as the BPO
Certification Institute (BCI) and Birla Institute of Technology
have already trusted Mauritius and have set up their
delivery centres. There are opportunities for global
training academies to deliver training programmes for
scaling up the know-how of professionals in the ITES and
services industry.
Hospitality
The World Travel and Tourism Council estimates that
between now and the year 2017, the hotel and tourism
industry will generate 262 million jobs which represents
1 out of every 10 jobs in the world.
Mauritius has carved itself a niche in the up-market
hospitality segment and is also home to some of the
world’s best hotels. The hospitality sector, which combines
restaurants, hotels, travel and tourism, currently employs
27,000 people and contributes around 8% to GDP.
The island welcomes close to 1 million tourists annually.
There is an ever growing need for qualified and skilled
manpower for the further development of the hospitality
industry. There are thus opportunities for setting up hotel
training and management schools to train professionals
in this sector.
Financial Services
The financial services sector in Mauritius has enjoyed
remarkable success with a sustained growth of about 7.8%
per annum over the last few years. This sector has become
one of the main pillars of the Mauritian economy today,
currently contributing around 12% to GDP.
The financial services sector currently comprises both
banking and non-banking institutions and employs more
than 30,000 people.
There is no doubt that this sector will require more skilled
and trained personnel at various levels in the years to
come, especially higher up in the value chain in the fields
of Accountancy, Market Research and Economic Analysis,
Corporate Legal Services, Fund Administration and
Management, Investment Advisory, Wealth Management,
Islamic Finance, Risk Management and Actuarial Services,
to mention but a few.
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 Healthcare
The healthcare sector is developing at a fast pace and
Mauritius is now actively involved in medical tourism and
is preparing itself to attract 100,000 foreign patients by
year 2020. The number of private clinics and hospitals
have increased by over 50% in the last three years.
There is a shortage of Doctors, Dentists, Nurses and other
medical professionals to cater for the growing demands
in the country as well as the rapidly increasing foreign
patients. There are several international schools of medicine,
dentistry and nursing that have set up and many others
are in the process of setting up on the island. There are
opportunities to train more Doctors, Dentists, Paramedical
Specialists, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists,
Nutritionists, Biochemists and Laboratory Technicians.
Property Development
Mauritius has successfully developed upmarket property
development schemes. There are three main residential
property schemes, namely Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS),
Real Estate Scheme (RES) and Invest Hotel Scheme (IHS).
Currently, there are over 10 projects that have been
completed under these schemes and there is a pipeline
of about 30 projects under implementation.
Besides residential properties, there are also interesting
developments relating to shopping malls, mixed-used
centers and new towns.
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The growth in this sector has been sustained at about 7%.
The workforce requirements have grown accordingly. In
past years, the demand for labour in the construction
industry grew by an average of 25%. The construction
industry is expected to grow rapidly, and there is soaring
demand for professionals like Civil and Structural Engineers,
Quantity Surveyors and Architects.
Agro-Industry
The agricultural sector, which contributes to the tune of
4% to GDP, is being reengineered in the context of food
security. This industry has great potential and the food
crops demand is estimated to increase by approximately
75% by 2020.
The agro-industry sector will require an additional pool
of professionals such as Agronomists, Chemists,
Researchers, Quality Inspectors, Biologists, Microbiologists
and Farming Experts.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing sector is now moving up the value
chain with new players in niche activities such as
manufacturing for the aerospace industry, medical devices
manufacturing, watch & jewelry production, diamond
cutting & polishing and chip cards manufacturing. The
sector contribution to GDP is 19%.
 Opportunities in Niche Areas
As Mauritius is moving towards a more diversified and There are opportunities for the setting up of training
high-precision industry, additional skilled professionals centres and post-secondary institutions in niche areas with
such as Mechanical, Mechatronic & Electronic Engineers, a strong growth potential in Mauritius:
Computer Programmers, Scientists in Research &
• Creative Arts
Development, Product & Plant Managers, Fashion
• Fashion & Design
Designers, Garment Technologists and Quality Assurance
Technicians & Engineers will be required. • Visual Communication
• Interior Design
• Aviation
• Pharmaceutical
• Architecture
• Medical and Paramedical
• Veterinary Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Nanotechnology

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Why Invest In Mauritius ?

Presence of Global Players in Mauritius

• Leading foreign universities and institutions like Middlesex University (UK), Amity University (India), Vatel Hotel School
(France), JSS Academy (India), Université de Versailles (France), Birla Institute of Technology (India), London College of
Accountancy (UK), NIIT (India), Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College (India) have set up campuses on the island.

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 • Private higher education institutions have developed an extensive network of collaborations with some 55 foreign universities
and awarding bodies to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

UNITED KINGDOM
• Northumbria University
• University of Greenwich
• University of Bedfordshire
• University of London
• Anglia Ruskin University
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of Portsmouth
• Heriot Watt University
• University of Wales
• University of Kent
• Middlesex University
• University of Birmingham
• University of Surrey
• University of Leicester
• University of Sunderland
• University of Teeside
• University of Derby
• University of Bradford
• Sheffield Hallam University
• NCC Education
• London Metropolitan University
• Engineering Council
• British Computer Society
• Leeds Metropolitan University

INDIA FRANCE
• Kurukshetra University • Université Paris-Dauphine
• Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi • Université Paris VI
• EIILM University, Sikkim • Universite de Poitiers
• Sikkim Manipal University • European Business School, Paris
• Bhavnagar University • Université de Lille
• Visvesvaraya Technological University • Université Panthéon-Sorbonne
• Annamalai University • Université de Bordeaux
• Université de Limoges
AUSTRALIA SOUTH AFRICA
• University of Southern Queensland • University of South Africa
• Curtin University of Technology • Management College of Southern Africa
• Australian Catholic University • The Regent Business School
• University of Witwatersrand
MALAYSIA PAKISTAN
• Limkokwing University College of Creative Technology • International Islamic University of Islamabad (IIUI)
SUDAN REUNION ISLAND
• Khartoum International Institute of Arabic Language • L'Académie de La Réunion

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• Mauritius is gradually becoming a regional leader for training chartered professionals. Several international chartered bodies
have an important presence in Mauritius with a significant number of students, affiliates and members.

INTERNATIONAL CHARTERED BODIES

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• Association of Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB)

• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)

• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNE)

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

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 Tertiary enrolment by region, 1970 to 2007
160
Mauritius an Emerging Destination for
Higher Education in Africa 140

• Mauritius is rightly positioned to attract foreign

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students from sub-Saharan African region. According

Tertiary students (millions)

to UNESCO, the sub-Saharan African region has 100

experienced the highest average regional growth

rate of 10% in tertiary enrolment over last 5 years 80

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• According to UNESCO, North America & Western
Europe are the preferred locations for students from 40
sub-Saharan Africa to pursue higher studies.
The total number of students studying in these regions 20

is estimated at 146,360 followed by Sub-Saharan

0
Africa 49,906 and East Asia & the Pacific 9,428.

2007
2005
1995

2000
1990
1980

1985
1975
1970
Sub-Saharan Africa East Asia and the Pacific Central and Eastern Europe
Arab States Latin America and North America
the Caribbean and Western Europe
South and West Asia Central Asia

Source: UNESCO, Global Economic Digest 2009

Students from
Sub-Saharan Africa studying abroad
North America &
Western Europe
Sub-Saharan Africa 146,360
49,906
East Asia & the Pacific 9,428
Arab States 6,599
Central & Eastern Europe 2,047
1,903
Latin America
1,699
South and West Asia
29 YEAR 2009
Central Asia
Source: UNESCO, Global Economic Digest 2009
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Mauritius: The Right Location for Bilingual
Education (English & French)
Mauritius is an ideal platform for bilingual education in
English and French. The country has a well-developed
bilingual education system at primary, secondary and
tertiary levels.
French speaking countries in Africa such as Algeria, Tunisia,
Morocco, Madagascar, Senegal, Niger, Côte d’Ivoire
represent a vast market that can be tapped.
Currently, France is the main host country for students
originating from French-speaking countries to pursue
higher education. Mauritius has all the attributes to attract
French speaking students.
An Attractive Package of Incentives
Mauritius offers an attractive package of fiscal and non-
fiscal incentives to investors in the knowledge sector, which
include:
• Personal and Corporate tax rate harmonized at 15%
• Tax-free dividends
• No restriction on ownership: 100% foreign
ownership allowed
• No exchange controls: free repatriation of profits,
dividends and capital
• No minimum foreign capital required
• 50% annual allowance on declining balance for the
purchase of electronic and computer equipment
• Exemption of VAT on construction of purpose-built
building for the provision of tertiary education;
• Exemption from payment of land conversion tax on
land to be used for the construction of a purposebuilt
building for the provision of tertiary education;
• Exemption of registration duty on purchase of land
and buildings to be used for the purpose of providing
of tertiary education
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Institutional Support
Tertiary Education Commission: Human Resource Development Council:
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is the regulatory The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), which
body for post-secondary education in Mauritius. has been set up under the HRD Act of 2003, has been
TEC has also the responsibility for allocating public funds vested with the responsibility to administer, control and
and fostering, planning and coordinating the development operate the National Training Fund. This Fund provides
of post-secondary education and training. The TEC also the necessary incentives to employers to develop their
determines the recognition and equivalence of post- human resources. One of the main priorities of the HRDC
secondary qualifications. has been to review the existing system and come up with
a new scheme so as to encourage more effective human
Contact Details :
resource development at the national level and to
MCA Building, 4th Floor
emphasize targeted training while at the same time
Réduit, Mauritius
minimize the existing loopholes in the previous system so
Tel : +(230) 467 8800 as to provide training opportunities to the maximum
Fax : +(230) 467 6579 number of employees.
Email : secretary@tec.mu
Contact Details :
Website: http://www.tec.mu
4th Floor, NG Tower
Ebene - Cybercity, Mauritius
Mauritius Qualifications Authority:
Tel: + (230) 454 4009
The Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA) is the Fax: + (230) 454 6220
regulatory body for technical and vocational education. Email: info@hrdc.intnet.mu
The MQA is a corporate body under the aegis of Ministry Website: http://www.hrdc.mu
of Education and Human Resources. It regulates training
at technical & vocational levels in Mauritius. The MQA has
Mauritius Institute of Training and Development:
the responsibility to develop, implement and maintain a
National Qualifications Framework, register qualifications, The Mauritius Institute of Training and Development
ensure compliance with provisions for registration and (MITD), a body corporate established under Act 12 of 2009
accreditation of training institutions and to recognise and has taken over the activities of the Industrial and Vocational
evaluate qualifications. Training Board (IVTB). The MITD operates under the aegis
of the Ministry of Education, Culture & Human Resource.
Contact Details :
The objectives of MITD are to promote excellence in
MITD Compound
technical and vocational education and training; to promote
Pont Fer, Phoenix, Mauritius
research and enhance knowledge in technical and vocational
Tel: +(230) 686 1400 education and training;
Fax: +(230) 686 1441
Email: office@mqa.mu
Website: http://www.mqa.mu

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to increase access to technical and vocational education Medical Council:
and training through the setting up of training centres; to
The Medical Council was set up in 1964. The Council
promote exchange programmes and courses with other
exercises and maintains discipline in the practice of
institutions in technical and vocational education and
medicine. It has an important role in establishing a Code
training; and to assist in the apprenticeship of persons
of Practice for the medical profession based on standards
who are, or will be, employed in commercial, technical
of professional conduct, medical ethics and monitor
and vocational fields.
compliance with such a code.
Contact Details :
Contact Details :
IVTB House
One Way Floreal Road,
Pont Fer, Phoenix, Mauritius
Cité Mangalkhan, Floreal, Mauritius
Tel: +(230) 601 8000
Tel: (230) 698 8403/698 8340
Fax: +(230) 698 4200
Fax: (230) 698 8004
Email: headoffice@mitd.mu
Email: medcom@intnet.mu
Website: http://www.mitd.mu
Website: http://www.medicalcouncilmu.org

Mauritius Research Council:

Dental Council:
The Mauritius Research Council (MRC) was set up in May
The Dental Council is the regulatory authority for dental
1992 as an apex body to promote and coordinate
practitioners. The Council regulates the registration of
Government's investment in research. The MRC acts as a
dentists and ensures that the code of ethics is adhered to
central body to advise Government on Science & Technology
It also ensures a quality health service at all levels.
issues and to influence the direction of technological
innovation by funding research projects in areas of national Contact Details :
priority and encouraging strategic partnerships. The One Way Floreal Road,
fundamental aims of MRC are to generate relevant new Cité Mangalkhan, Floreal, Mauritius
knowledge, to pioneer, coordinate and exploit research Tel: (230) 698 8403/698 8340
for societal benefit and to act as a professional agency of Fax: (230) 698 8004
Government, advising on future development. Email: medcom@intnet.mu
Contact Details :
Level 6, Ebene Heights
34 Cybercity, Ebene, Mauritius
Tel: + (230) 465 1235
Email: mrc@intnet.mu
Website: http://www.mrc.org.mu

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The Board of Investment

The Board of Investment (BOI) is the national investment Contact:

promotion and facilitation agency of the Government
of Mauritius. • Mr. Nitin Pandea,
BOI free-of-charge services include inter alia: Director

• Counseling on investment opportunities in Mauritius Tel: + 230 203 3807

• Providing tailor made information for the setting up Email: edu@investmauritius.com
of a business in Mauritius
• Mrs. Trishilla Benydin-Koolwont,
• Organisation and customized meetings and visits
Investment Advisor
• Assistance in identification of joint venture partners
• Assistance with site locations Tel: + 230 203 3833
• Assistance for occupation permits, licences and Email: edu@investmauritius.com
clearances.

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10th Floor, One Cathedral Square Building, 16 Jules Koenig Street • Port Louis • Mauritius
T: +230 203 3800 • F: +230 208 2924 • E: contact@investmauritius.com
10th Floor, One Cathedral Square Building, 16 Jules Koenig Street • Port Louis • Mauritius
T: +230 203 3800 • F: +230 208 2924 • E: contact@investmauritius.com