Mauritius
Mauritius is a Phase-2 forex-license-referral-tier jurisdiction. Used primarily for fund structures and licensed-business referrals.
What makes Mauritius different
- Phase 2 / forex-license referral tier.
- Used primarily for fund structures.
- Tax-treaty network favorable for India-facing structures.
What we collect, and what Mauritius filing requires
- Email, country of residence, intended use statement
- OFAC + EU + UN sanctions screen
- Tier 1 KYC on this SKU when it ships in Phase 2
- Beneficial owner identification per local AML obligations
- Notarized passport copies and proof of address
The honest note: Mauritius licensed agents apply local AML rules to every formation. Anonymous formation is not available.
Where Mauritius entities bank
Banking compatibility varies. We surface the rail categories that have a track record of onboarding Mauritius entities. See the Banking page for named rails.
Full banking rankingWhen this jurisdiction is right (and wrong)
If you're operating a fund that needs to invest into India or Africa and you want a tax-treaty-favorable jurisdiction, Mauritius is the conventional choice.
Higher complexity than mid-tier IBC jurisdictions. Likely overkill unless you're operating at fund scale.
Common Mauritius questions
How long does Mauritius formation take?
Most Mauritius formations are filed within the published timeline shown on the jurisdiction's at-a-glance card. Apostille turnaround adds 5-10 business days where required.
Can I form a Mauritius entity in Bitcoin?
Yes. Accepted forms of payment are BTC (on-chain and Lightning) and USDT (TRC-20 / ERC-20), settled via BitSettle, our proprietary settlement system. Settlement to local providers happens off-platform via our OTC desk where required.
Does the licensed agent collect KYC even if I'm in Tier 0?
Yes. The licensed registered agent in your selected jurisdiction is a regulated trust-and-corporate-service provider statutorily required to identify the beneficial owner regardless of our platform-level KYC tier.
What banking works with this entity?
See the banking page for our full ranking by rail. The most common rails for this jurisdiction are listed in the Banking compatibility section above.
Can I dissolve the entity later?
Yes. Dissolution / strike-off is a standalone SKU. Pass-through state fees apply per jurisdiction.