Mauritius is strategically located in the Indian Ocean with a favourable time zone (GMT + 4) and a long history of free enterprise. Politically, Mauritius has the tradition of a democratically elected government and has enjoyed political stability for decades. Comprehensive legislation was introduced to pave the way for non-banking offshore activities, following the set up of the first offshore bank in August 1989. The Offshore Authority was set up in November 1992 which played a crucial role in establishing and developing the offshore sector at large. The Authority has adopted a professional and pragmatic regulatory approach by continuously improving on its services and guiding operators on enhancing the competitiveness of the Mauritius offshore jurisdiction. The Financial Services Act 2007 (FSA Act) also provides for the Financial Services Commission (FSC) to act as a one-stop-shop in all matters relating to Global Business. Continue Reading

Seychelles is an independent republic within the British Commonwealth. It is made up of a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean. With it’s largest island being Mah³, and it’s capital at Victoria. Although English is the main language for business., other official languages are French and Creole. With a very stable government and attractive tax features, the Seychelles is one of the best places to incorporate an offshore business. Continue Reading