ESS container project financing options in Mauritius 2025

What are the three pillars of the Mauritius budget?

The Budget is anchored on three main pillars: Economic Renewal, A New Social Order and Fiscal Consolidation. Through its budget memorandum, the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) provided key recommendations aligned with these priorities.

Why is Mauritius preparing a budget?

It comes at a time when Mauritius faces both renewed domestic ambitions and heightened international challenges, including global competition, tariff pressures, and the need for sustained fiscal discipline. The Budget is anchored on three main pillars: Economic Renewal, A New Social Order and Fiscal Consolidation.

Should the budget revamp Mauritius as a trusted jurisdiction?

We regret to note that there are no meaningful measures to alleviate the compliance obligations for the business community. ► Overall, we reiterate our plea to ensure that the Budget should revamp Mauritius as a trusted jurisdiction to undertake genuine business operations.

Can technology improve government services in Mauritius?

Given the size of Mauritius and nature of services offered by the Government, the benefits may be greater from investments into established technologies that can be rapidly deployed to improve Government services.

How will Mauritius benefit from AI investment?

Start-Ups and MSMEs will benefit from a tax deduction of up to MUR 150,000 on investments in AI technologies, aiming to foster tech-driven manufacturing. ► The introduction of bullion banking and digitalisation of trade finance should enhance Mauritius’s profile as an international financial centre.

When will Mauritius stop paying the independence allowance?

The payment of the Independence Allowance under the Social Contribution and Social Benefits Act will be stopped as from 01st July 2025. However, a household who is a beneficiary under the Social Register of Mauritius will continue to benefit from this allowance.