* 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