Mauritius Tax Guide
In 2026, the headline personal income tax rate in Mauritius is 35% and the corporate tax rate is 15%. Checked against official guidance on 8 November 2026. There is also a special tax regime that can lower the bill for people who qualify.
- Personal income
- 35%Top rate above MUR 12m from 1 July 2026
- Corporate
- 15%
- Special regime
- Yes
At a glance
| Personal income tax (headline rate) | 35%Top rate above MUR 12m from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 15% |
| Capital gains | Unlock with Signal |
| Crypto tax | Unlock with Signal |
| Dividend tax | Unlock with Signal |
| Rental income tax | Unlock with Signal |
| Residency threshold (days) | Unlock with Signal |
| Special tax regime | Yes |
Source: official guidance· last verified 8 Nov 2026
Informational only. Not tax or financial advice. Verify with a qualified professional before you act.
Mauritius residency rule
Mauritius residency is determined by a combination of physical presence and personal ties: day count, habitual abode, centre of vital interests, and treaty tie-breakers. Heed tracks the full rule and counts the days for you.
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Regulatory stabilityStable1 rule change in 24 months on Heed's record. See how Mauritius ranks.
Move, incorporate, and bank in Mauritius
Mauritius on Heed isn't just a tax profile. Heed also lists residency programmes and company structures with their official sources, and the banking providers it is still verifying.
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What Heed tracks in Mauritius
Legislative changes
Confirmed changes to Mauritius tax law, each checked against its official source.
Residency thresholds
Day counts against Mauritius residency rules, with proactive warnings.
Regime updates
Special regimes and rule changes for Mauritius residents, where an official source publishes them.
Mauritius tax, common questions
Is Mauritius a tax haven?
Mauritius operates a special tax regime that offers meaningful advantages versus standard residency. Whether it qualifies as a tax haven depends on your income mix and structure. Heed tracks the regime conditions and flags a change when we publish it, verified against its official source.
What is the income tax rate in Mauritius?
The headline personal income tax rate in Mauritius is 35% (top rate above MUR 12m from 1 July 2026). Effective rates vary by income level, residency status, and applicable regime. Heed keeps the rate alongside the legislative changes that move it.
Does Mauritius tax cryptocurrency?
Crypto taxation in Mauritius varies by holding period, activity type, and residency. Heed maintains the current rate and surfaces a change when we publish it, verified against its official source. The headline rate is available inside the Heed dashboard on Signal and above.
How long do I need to stay in Mauritius to become tax resident?
Tax residency in Mauritius is determined by a combination of physical presence and personal ties: day count, habitual abode, centre of vital interests, and treaty tie-breakers. Heed counts the days for you and warns before you cross. The full residency rule, including the day threshold and rolling window, is available on Signal and above.
Does Mauritius have a digital nomad visa or special regime?
Mauritius offers a special tax regime that nomads and expats use to optimise their position. Eligibility and benefits change. Heed flags amendments and treaty updates when we publish a verified change.
How does Mauritius compare with other Africa jurisdictions?
Heed's Tax Rankings compare Mauritius with other Africa jurisdictions on employment, capital gains, dividend, crypto, rental and corporate tax. The full table is inside the app, from Signal up.
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Where Mauritius stands: the lowest tax countries and the highest.
How Heed tracks Mauritius
Mauritius surfaces across three Heed tools: every legislative change matched to your profile, every threshold counted, every rate compared.
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