
Fund
A Fund is a structure whose activities involve the investment of funds in a portfolio of securities and whose operation is based on the principle of diversification of risk
The Securities Act 2005 broadly provides for two categories of Funds:
- Collective Investment Scheme (‘CIS’) and;
- Close-ended Fund (‘CEF’)
Additional Info
Collective Investment Schemes (‘CIS’)
A Collective Investment Scheme means a scheme constituted as a company, a trust, or any other legal entity prescribed or approved by the FSC
Whose sole purpose is the collective investment of funds in a portfolio of securities, or other financial assets, real property or non-financial assets as may be approved by the Commission
Whose operation is based on the principle of diversification of risk,
That has the obligation, on request of the holder of the securities, to redeem them at their net assets value, less commission or fees, and
Where the participants do not have a day to day control over the management of the property, whether or not they have the right to be consulted or to give directions in respect of such management
Closed End Funds (‘CEF’)
A Closed-end fund is an arrangement or a scheme, whose object is to invest funds, collected from subscribers during an offering made to investors or from sophisticated investors, in a portfolio of sec
Advantages of Funds in Mauritius
- Being listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius
- Being exempt from Capital Gains Tax
- Tax liability of 0-3% on business profits in Mauritius
- No withholding tax on dividends, interests or royalties
- No compulsory participation of local investors
- Access to a wide network of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements
- directions in respect of such management
Our fund services:
Formation of fund
Advice on the most efficient structure from various perspective mainly tax, substance, company law and compliance
Fund Administration
Assist with opening of bank accounts, handling matters following deliberations at Board meetings, liaison with service providers and regulatory authorities.
Tax Advisory
Ensuring compliance with licensing conditions and on-going rules & regulations.
Transfer Agent services
Fund Accounting