Mauritius
0–35% progressive income tax · Employee CSG 1.5–3% + NSF 1% · Territorial for qualifying foreign income · No capital gains tax · No inheritance tax
Mauritius Tax Facts
— 2026Quick Country Comparison
— at MUR 1,500,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Mauritius |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mauritius | MUR 1,301,436 | ~13.2% | — |
 Kenya | MUR 1,018,000 | ~32% | −MUR 283,000 |
 South Africa | MUR 1,180,000 | ~21% | −MUR 121,000 |
 UAE | MUR 1,500,000 | 0% | +MUR 199,000 |
Mauritius: 0/10/20/35% scale (first MUR 500,000 at 0%) plus employee CSG and NSF, single resident employee. South Africa and Kenya recomputed for a single employee with the verified calculators: MUR 1,500,000 ≈ $33,000 at about MUR 45.5 per USD, converted to KES and ZAR at the ECB reference rates of 2 October 2026; UAE figure unchanged (no verified calculator). Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Mauritius uses the Mauritian Rupee (MUR). The first MUR 500,000 of income is taxed at 0%, the next MUR 500,000 at 10%, the next MUR 11 million at 20% and the remainder at 35%. The MUR trades at approximately MUR 45–47/USD as of June 2026.
Moving from Mauritius
Mauritius offers several residency pathways: Premium Visa (remote workers, 1-year renewable, no minimum income), Retired Non-Citizen Permit ($1,500/month pension transfer), and Occupation Permit (employment in Mauritius). The Mauritius Global Business sector offers additional tax advantages for holding companies and international businesses through the Global Business Licence regime.
Last Updated: October 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc