Mauritius Investor Permit Cost: The Complete 2026 Breakdown
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- Nina Bagha
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- October 29, 2026
If you are planning to move to Mauritius as an investor, one question comes before every other: what will this actually cost? Most articles quote the USD 100,000 figure and stop there — which leaves applicants confused about what is a government fee, what is their own working capital, and what they will really need in their bank account on day one.
This guide gives you the full picture for 2026: the official government fees, the setup costs nobody warns you about, the ongoing compliance costs, and the total budget for three real applicant profiles.
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First, the Big Misconception
The USD 100,000 required for the Investor Occupation Permit is not a fee. It is your own working capital.
Under the 2026 framework, you commit to transferring USD 100,000 (or its equivalent in freely convertible currency) from abroad into your company’s Mauritian bank account within 60 days of your permit being issued. That money stays yours — you spend it on your business: premises, equipment, staff, marketing, operating costs.
What you actually pay to the government is far smaller: an application fee and a permit fee, explained below.
The transfer commitment is verified through a certified bank statement from your country of origin or residence (showing proof of funds) and a written undertaking to transfer the funds within 60 days.
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Government Fees (Official and Fixed)
These are the only amounts fixed by regulation, payable through the National E-Licensing platform (NELS):
| Item | Amount | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | USD 50 | At submission — applies to all OP/RP applications since 1 December 2025 |
| Investor permit fee (10 years) | USD 1,000 | Only after you receive the Approval in Principle email |
| Dependent residence permit | USD 400 per dependent | With each dependent’s application |
Total government cost for a single applicant: USD 1,050. For a couple with two children: USD 2,250.
- Never pay the permit fee early. The Economic Development Board (EDB) instructs applicants to pay permit fees only after receiving the Approval in Principle. Anyone asking you to pay more than the USD 50 application fee upfront is not following the official process.
- Payment methods: credit or debit card on NELS, point of sale at the EDB office in Ebene, or bank transfer to the Accountant-General USD account at the Bank of Mauritius. Card payments are processed fastest; bank transfers take longer to reconcile before your appointment can be scheduled.
- The USD 50 application fee is non-refundable. If your application is refused, you lose it — which is one more reason to get your file right the first time.
Setup & Professional Costs (Variable)
These are not government fees, and they vary by provider. Treat the ranges below as indicative and confirm current pricing with each service provider:
| Item | Indicative range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Company incorporation (via CBRIS) | [FILL IN RANGE] | Company name reservation, incorporation, business registration |
| Registered office / company secretary | [FILL IN RANGE] | Annual recurring cost |
| EDB-compliant business plan | [FILL IN RANGE] | The single most important document in your application — weak plans are the most common cause of refusal |
| Corporate bank account opening | [CONFIRM WITH BANKS] | Banks may require minimum balances; timeline varies by bank |
| Medical examination | [FILL IN RANGE] | Done in Mauritius, after Approval in Principle — budget travel for this trip if you apply from abroad |
| Certified translations | [FILL IN RANGE] | Only if your birth/marriage certificates are not in English or French |
| Passport photos | [FILL IN RANGE] | 3.5cm x 4.5cm, less than 6 months old |
If you apply from abroad, add the cost of at least one trip to Mauritius: the medical examination and the permit collection appointment both require your physical presence.
The Ongoing Costs of Holding the Permit
The permit itself costs USD 1,000 for ten years — but holding it creates ongoing obligations:
- Accounting and MRA filings. Your company’s gross income must be declared to the Mauritius Revenue Authority annually. Budget for an accountant from year one.
- Turnover requirements — the real “cost”. From your third year of registration, your business must generate a minimum annual turnover of MUR 5 million, rising to MUR 8 million from the fifth year. This is the number most applicants underestimate. If you are planning your budget, model your revenue against these targets before you commit.
- Licences for regulated activities. Tourism businesses need a Tourism Enterprise Licence, financial services need FSC licensing, banking needs Bank of Mauritius clearance, and health-sector activities need council registration — each with its own fees.
- Dependent renewals at USD 400 per dependent.
Comparing the investor route with the self-employed route? See our full comparison of both permits.
Total Budget Scenarios
Working through three common profiles (excluding the USD 100,000 working capital, which remains your money):
Scenario 1 — Single founder
Government fees USD 1,050, plus company setup, business plan, accounting setup, and one trip to Mauritius for medicals and collection. The all-in cost beyond your capital depends mainly on how much professional help you use.
Scenario 2 — Founder with spouse and two children
Government fees USD 2,250 (main applicant USD 1,050 + three dependents at USD 400 each), plus the same setup costs, plus a larger home and schooling in the ongoing budget.
Scenario 3 — Existing professional switching to investor
If you already hold a Professional permit in Mauritius, you skip the relocation costs but still pay the full investor application — and if you have an anti-competitive clause in your employment contract, budget time (and possibly legal help) for the No-Objection letter from your employer.
For a personalised figure based on your family size and business plans, use the free assessment at the bottom of this page.
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Where Applicants Waste Money
- Refused applications. The USD 50 is lost and the timeline resets — usually because of a weak business plan or missing documents. This is the most expensive “saving” of all.
- Paying the wrong way. Bank-transfer payments take longer to reconcile, delaying your appointment. Card payments on NELS are faster.
- Late medicals. Book your Mauritius medical examination promptly after the Approval in Principle — the approval window is limited.
- DIY translations. Documents not in English or French must be certified by a competent authority; rejected translations mean re-submission.
How DNB HR Associates Saves You Money
We manage investor permit applications end-to-end: eligibility review, business plan drafting that satisfies the EDB, company incorporation, bank account guidance, NELS filing, and renewal tracking against the MUR 5M/8M turnover milestones. Right-first-time applications are the biggest saving of all — one avoided refusal pays for professional help many times over.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is working capital, not a fee. You transfer it to your own company’s Mauritian bank account within 60 days of permit issuance and spend it on your business. The actual government fees are USD 50 (application) and USD 1,000 (permit).
USD 50 non-refundable application fee, plus USD 1,000 permit fee for the 10-year Investor Occupation Permit, payable only after Approval in Principle. Dependents cost USD 400 each.
Government fees are fixed at USD 1,050 for a single applicant. Setup and professional costs (incorporation, business plan, accounting, medicals, travel) vary by provider and family situation — use the assessment form below for a personalised estimate.
Yes — USD 400 per dependent for their residence permit, at application and renewal.
The USD 50 application fee is non-refundable. The USD 1,000 permit fee is only payable after Approval in Principle, so applicants refused before that stage do not pay it.
No — the permit fee is paid to the government and the USD 100,000 must arrive in your company account as your working capital. Keep them as separate budgets.
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