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in Regards To The Offshore Registration and Please Know That A GBC 2 Conducts Business Outside
in Regards To The Offshore Registration and Please Know That A GBC 2 Conducts Business Outside
in Regards To The Offshore Registration and Please Know That A GBC 2 Conducts Business Outside
Mazali
Following our
recent
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please find below the procedures for the registration of the SPV (Special Project
Vehicle) in Mauritius as well as the standard process flow for the
funding/monetization of the BGs (Bank Guarantees).
As mentioned this is a very fast process of getting the funding required by your
clients for the projects that need funding. The SPV is very critical in the process as it
facilitates the whole process and makes it easy for the client to manage the funds not
to mention the ease with which they will access the funds.
(1) In regards to the offshore registration and please know that a GBC 2 conducts business outside
Mauritius and is typically used for trading, (non-financial) consultancy services or passive investment
holding. Pursuant to the Financial Services Act 2007, a GBC 2 cannot undertake any financial services
and/or financial business activities.
A GBC 2 has a minimum annual maintenance requirement and it is a confidential vehicle by law with
no public access to any company records. Unlike a GBC 1, a GBC 2 cannot avail the benefits of the
Mauritius double tax treaty network. Mauritius (which is on the OECD’s -Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development) ‘
W
hite
L
ist’ of jurisdictions which have substantially implemented internationally agreed standards) has
always adopted measures to ensure the soundness and transparency of the Mauritius jurisdiction, and
has extended full cooperation to overseas regulators and judicial authorities requesting information
on Mauritian entities.
For the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (“FSC”) to exchange information in accordance
with applicable laws, the FSC must have the relevant information pertaining to individuals and
corporations doing business in Mauritius, the FSC requires:
2. An outline of the business objective (any subsequent material change thereof must be notified
forthwith to the FSC)
3. An annual financial summary for a GBC 2 must be submitted to the FSC within 6 months of the
balance sheet date.
Prior to establishing a GBC 2, we would need to complete satisfactory due diligence on all persons
(distinct KYC/CDD requirements apply for individuals and corporates) associated with the proposed
company (directors,shareholders, beneficial owners, etc).
Upon receiving all required documentation and the fees, typically incorporation of a GBC 2 is
complete within 3-4 working days.
Kindly note that all original documents should be delivered or sent to Mauritius via courier and
regrettably the incorporation cannot proceed until the originals have been received.
The minimum Know Your Client/Customer Due Diligence (KYC/CDD) documents required for any
individual connected to the proposed company are as follows:
1. Certified passport copy (by banker or notary public) mentioning "Having seen the individual and
the identification documentation at the same time, I certify that this is a true copy of the original and
that the photograph is a reasonable likeness."
2. A recent and original bank or credit card statement showing the full name and residential address
of the individual ("Care of" and "P.O. Box" addresses are unacceptable)
3. A recent and original bank reference from a reputable bank confirming that a personal bank
account has been satisfactorily maintained by the individual for at least the last 24 months (minimum
period required)
4. An updated curriculum vitae (resume) signed by the individual "recent" = the document/s must be
dated less than 3 months when received and/or relied upon by OCRA.
For fuller details, I will provide you with the following documents:
1. "Mauritius Personal Client Identification" PDF (for Individuals) and "Mauritius Corporate Client
Identification" PDF (for Corporate Shareholders)
2. The application form duly filled in and signed["GBC II Application Form" PDF]
3. Applicant to provide the Business plan or details about the business activity of the company
including a financial forecast for the next three years, source of funds, geographic location of business,
etc which should be signed by the client/s. (If commissioned to fully work on the comprehensive
business plan, a fee to be agreed upon will be charged separately from the schedule below)
4. A chart structure showing beneficial ownership and directorship of the proposed company, which
should be signed by the client/s
5. Consent of Director
6. Consent of Shareholder
which includes:
-Liaising with a lawyer for the provision of a legal certificate required for incorporation
which include:
-Maintain and update all due diligence documents for the officers of the company
-Maintain the books of accounts of the company (additional fees apply if accounting services opted)
-Disbursements with regards to courier charges, telephone, fax and email correspondence for matters
arising during the year
-Liaising with the relevant authorities for the payment of annual license fees to keep the company in
good standing
-First Annual License Fees ("FAL") for the period from the date of incorporation until the following
30th June – July to September = US$ 235, October to December = US$ 175, January to March = US$
120, April to June = US$ 60
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USD 4,300 + FAL
Subsequent annual fees
-
USD 2,850
- USD 2,500
- USD 3,500
- USD 2,500
Service Fee
- USD 3,000
- Grand Total
USD 19,150