Use written engagement letters, official receipts and conflict-free advisers. Mauritius is small; independent advice matters.
Language options: English and French are widely available. Creole helps with trades, domestic workers and daily life.
Immigration / EDB permit adviser
MUR 15,000-100,000+ package How to find: EDB-listed providers, relocation firms, law firms and employer referrals.
Economic Development Board ecosystem
💡 Confirm exact route: Premium Visa, Professional OP, Investor OP, Self-Employed OP or Retired Permit.
Tax accountant
MUR 5,000-25,000+/month How to find: MRA-experienced accountants, management companies, expat entrepreneur referrals.
💡 Ask about PAYE, CSG, VAT, foreign income and treaty experience.
Real estate lawyer / notary
MUR 25,000-150,000+ depending transaction How to find: Use independent counsel before property scheme purchase.
💡 Check scheme eligibility, residence rights, taxes and repatriation.
Insurance broker
Commission/adviser fee How to find: Local brokers, banks, private clinics and international brokers.
💡 Ask specifically about cyclone and evacuation exclusions.
Employment lawyer / labour adviser
MUR 5,000–20,000/hour for senior barristers; MUR 2,000–8,000 for smaller firms. Industrial Court claim: no filing fee for employees. How to find: Bar Council of Mauritius for qualified barristers and attorneys. The National Human Rights Commission (nhrc.mu) handles discrimination cases. Industrial Court (Cour Industrielle — courts.mu) for employment disputes — filing does not require a lawyer for straightforward cases.
Bar Council of MauritiusIndustrial Court (courts.mu)
💡 Mauritius labour law (Workers' Rights Act 2019) provides strong protections. For redundancy, unfair dismissal, or wage claims: file with the Industrial Court directly — lawyers are not mandatory for straightforward claims. Engage a labour lawyer for complex cases involving executive contracts, non-competes, or significant compensation.
Company management company
High annual compliance fees How to find: Licensed management companies for GBC/authorised company structures.
FSC-licensed management companies
💡 Substance, tax residence and bankability matter more than quick setup.