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Laws & Regulations

A curated overview of the legal and regulatory framework underpinning the Mauritius International Financial Centre. Search the library or filter by area to find the principal legislation, rules and official sources for the sector.

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Financial Services Act 2007

The principal legislation governing the non-bank financial services sector, Global Business and the powers and functions of the FSC.

Financial Services Commission · 2007 · Financial Services
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Insurance Act 2005

The legislative framework governing insurance business and insurance market participants in Mauritius.

Financial Services Commission · 2005 · Financial Services
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Captive Insurance Act 2015

Framework for the licensing and operation of captive insurance businesses in Mauritius.

Financial Services Commission · 2015 · Financial Services
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Bank of Mauritius Act 2004

Establishes the statutory framework, objectives, functions and powers of the central bank.

Bank of Mauritius · 2004 · Banking & Payments
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Banking Act 2004

The principal framework for the licensing, regulation and supervision of banks and other financial institutions under the Bank of Mauritius.

Bank of Mauritius · 2004 · Banking & Payments
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National Payment Systems Act 2018

Governs payment systems, clearing and settlement systems and payment service providers.

Bank of Mauritius · 2018 · Banking & Payments
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Companies Act 2001

Principal legislation governing the incorporation, administration and governance of companies in Mauritius.

Corporate and Business Registration Department · 2001 · Corporate Structures
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Trusts Act 2001

Legal framework governing the establishment, administration and operation of trusts in Mauritius.

Financial Services Commission · 2001 · Corporate Structures
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Protected Cell Companies Act 1999

Provides the legislative framework for protected cell companies and the segregation of cellular assets and liabilities.

Financial Services Commission · 1999 · Corporate Structures
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Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2016

Provides the framework for the establishment and operation of limited liability partnerships in Mauritius.

Government of Mauritius · 2016 · Corporate Structures
Requires MauPass registration
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Securities Act 2005

The principal framework governing securities, capital markets, collective investment schemes and regulated market participants.

Financial Services Commission · 2005 · Funds & Capital Markets
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Variable Capital Companies Act 2022

Provides a flexible corporate framework for investment funds using sub-funds and special purpose vehicles.

Financial Services Commission · 2022 · Funds & Capital Markets
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Limited Partnerships Act 2011

Governs the formation and operation of limited partnerships, including structures widely used for investment activities.

Government of Mauritius · 2011 · Funds & Capital Markets
Requires MauPass registration
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Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021

Establishes the regulatory framework governing virtual asset service providers and issuers of initial token offerings in Mauritius.

Financial Services Commission · 2021 · FinTech
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Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2002

Core legislation governing Mauritius’ AML/CFT framework, reporting obligations and financial intelligence architecture.

Financial Intelligence Unit / Government of Mauritius · 2002 · AML/CFT
Requires MauPass registration
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Financial Crimes Commission Act 2023

Establishes the Financial Crimes Commission and the framework for detecting, investigating and addressing financial crimes.

Government of Mauritius · 2023 · AML/CFT
Requires MauPass registration
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United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019

Framework for implementing targeted financial sanctions and related United Nations measures in Mauritius.

Government of Mauritius · 2019 · AML/CFT
Requires MauPass registration
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Anti-Money Laundering, Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026

April 2026 legislation amending a broad range of enactments to strengthen Mauritius’ framework against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.

Government of Mauritius · 2026 · AML/CFT
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Income Tax Act 1995

Principal legislation governing the taxation of individuals, companies, trusts, funds and other entities in Mauritius, including international taxation provisions.

Mauritius Revenue Authority · 1995 · Taxation
Consolidated to May 2026
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Mauritius Revenue Authority Act 2004

Establishes the Mauritius Revenue Authority and its powers and responsibilities in the administration and collection of revenue laws.

Mauritius Revenue Authority · 2004 · Taxation
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Income Tax (Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax) Regulations 2026

Regulations governing Mauritius’ Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax framework.

Mauritius Revenue Authority · 2026 · Taxation
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Financial Services (Treasury Management) Rules 2025

Rules governing the treasury management licence and the conduct of treasury management activities.

Financial Services Commission · 2025 · Rules & Guidance
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Financial Services (Spot Commodity Market and Intermediaries) Rules 2024

Rules governing spot commodity markets and the intermediaries operating within them.

Financial Services Commission · 2024 · Rules & Guidance
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Financial Services (Global Shared Services) Rules 2022

Rules governing the global shared services licence.

Financial Services Commission · 2022 · Rules & Guidance
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Financial Services (Crowdfunding) Rules 2021

Rules governing crowdfunding platforms and their operators.

Financial Services Commission · 2021 · Rules & Guidance
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Financial Services (Robotic and Artificial Intelligence Enabled Advisory Services) Rules 2021

Rules governing robotic and AI-enabled advisory services.

Financial Services Commission · 2021 · Rules & Guidance
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Peer-to-Peer Lending Rules

Rules governing peer-to-peer lending platforms. Browse the full FSC Rules library for the current consolidated text.

Financial Services Commission · Rules & Guidance
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Regulators & official resources

Access primary legislation, regulatory guidance and official resources directly from Mauritius’ principal financial sector authorities.

Financial Services Commission

Regulator for non-bank financial services in Mauritius, including global business, capital markets, insurance, pensions, FinTech and other regulated financial activities.

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Bank of Mauritius

Mauritius’ central bank and supervisory authority for banks and other financial institutions falling within its statutory mandate, as well as the national payments framework.

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Mauritius Revenue Authority

The authority responsible for the administration and collection of taxes and duties in Mauritius, and a key official source for tax legislation, regulations and fiscal guidance.

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Financial Intelligence Unit

The central agency responsible for receiving, requesting, analysing and disseminating financial information relevant to suspected proceeds of crime and money laundering matters.

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Corporate and Business Registration Department

The authority responsible for company and business registration and key corporate statutory information in Mauritius. It also has specific AML/CFT supervisory responsibilities, including in relation to Company Service Providers.

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Laws of Mauritius

Access the official consolidated laws of Mauritius through the Attorney-General’s Office.

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