* A sovereign and independent republic under the rule of law with separation of powers

* Hybrid legal system based on English and French laws

* Parliamentary democracy based on the Westminster model

* Highest court of appeal is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in England

* Strategically located island in the Indian Ocean at the crossroads between Asia & Africa

* Strategic time zone (GMT+4)

* Population is bilingual in English and French

* Conducive regulatory environment

* An international financial services centre committed to the OECD, FAFT and the UN

* Internationally established banks

* An internationally recognised securities exchange
         
* Absence of exchange controls         

* Banking and professional secrecy for legitimate businesses

* AML/CFT legislation

* Low tax jurisdiction

* No withholding taxes on dividends, interest and royalties

* No capital gain taxes on sale of movables

* A double tax treaty network with over 40 emerging states

* Investment promotion and protection agreements with over 20 investor countries

* Political and social stability

* State of the art telecommunication facilities

* State of the art international airport with a number of airlines and air connections

* Low living and administrative costs

* International schools and universities

* A paradise island for tourists across the globe with a wealth of attractions

Mauritius: Your financial services centre of excellence

Salient features: