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Legal Framework

Invest with confidence in a transparent, well-regulated environment.

Legal System

Strong Legal Foundation

Mauritius offers a robust legal framework that provides certainty and protection for investors.

Hybrid Legal System

Hybrid legal system: French civil code for civil and commercial law, English-derived company, banking and public law

Investor Protection

Strong protection for foreign investors

Clear Regulations

Transparent and consistent regulatory framework

Arbitration

Member of international arbitration conventions

Regulators

Regulatory Bodies

Financial Services Commission (FSC)

Regulates financial services sector

Bank of Mauritius (BOM)

Central bank and banking regulator

Economic Development Board (EDB)

Investment promotion and facilitation

Competition Commission

Ensures fair market competition

Protections

Investor Safeguards

Bilateral investment treaties with 40+ countries
Member of ICSID Convention
Member of New York Convention on Arbitration
Strong intellectual property laws
Constitutional protection against expropriation without compensation
Independent judiciary
English as official legal language
Access to Privy Council (UK) as final court

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