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Requirements for the solopreneur or freelance Permit
Comply with Mauritian regulations to obtain your Self-Employed permit
Update to the conditions of the Self-Employed Permit following the 2025–2026 Budget (as of 31/07/2025), according to the Finance Act – Amendments to the Immigration Act (Section 36).
Your step by step journey to Mauritius
Tell us about your project during a discovery call
Receive and validate your personalised quote
Submit your permit application to the authorities
Get your 10-year licence
Launch your business and start your new life
Our tailor made offers for freelancers
Essential Pack - Self-Employed Permit
- Dedicated SmartTraveller agent
- Complete management of all formalities (10-year permit)
- Business Plan writing + BRN registration
- Appointment to open your bank account
- Access to the online tracking dashboard
- Integration into our private community with welcome coffee
- Expatriation guide included (€149 value)
- +€400 to include dependents
All in One Pack - Self-Employed Permit
- Everything in the Essential Pack
- Assistance finding accommodation
- Arrival organization (airport taxi, car rental, SIM card, personal welcome)
- Starter groceries delivered upon arrival
- +€400 to include dependents
In Autonomy - Self-Employed Permit
- Apply independently with SmartTraveller guidance
- Access to the SmartTraveller Self-Employed Guide
- Business Plan writing
- Official letter templates included
- Unlimited questions to your agent
* Excluding government fees: $1,000 for Self Employed and $400 per dependant
We can help you organize all aspects of your move to Mauritius.
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You’re not the first people
to ask yourselves these questions.
It is a 10-year renewable, work and residence permit.
Yes, your family (spouse, children and parents) can be attached to your permit under a Dependent Visa.
No, you can use it for your daily expenses in Mauritius.
Activities not accepted as Self-Employed are generally activities for which the government considers that local Mauritians have the skills.
These activities include: therapist activities, medical such as osteopath, podiatrist, optician, physiotherapist, etc., activities related to tourism, real estate agent, musician, tattoo artist, craftsmanship, etc.
Please note that these activities can however be developed under an Investor Permit, at the discretion of the authorities and the joint committee.
This obviously remains subjective. Each file being different, we recommend a prior discussion with a SmartTraveller agent; make an appointment HERE.
No, your clients can be international and/or Mauritian.
It takes up to 3 months to complete procedures:
- 3 weeks of document collection
- 1.5 months of processing with the authorities
- 1 month on site in Mauritius for opening the bank account and medical examinations
Self-employed people holding a Self-Employed Residence Permit are taxed at 15% on their turnover. Be careful however, beyond a threshold of Rs 3 million, or approximately €60,000, a tiered tax applies up to 20%.
For further information, we recommend contacting our Accounting Expert.
And for more information, here is the official website of the MRA (Mauritius Revenue Authority) To create a tax simulation based on your income.
Non-contractual information. Last updated on 10/30/2023.
