The Mauritius Freeport is a duty-free logistics, distribution, and marketing hub for the region. Logistics and warehousing facilities are readily available for the trans-shipment, consolidation, storage, and minor processing of goods. The Mauritius Freeport legislation provides for a liberal and comprehensive package of both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for companies looking for a cost-effective logistics platform.
- Preferential market access
- 100% foreign ownership
- Reduced port handling charges for all goods destined for re-export
- Exempt Corporate tax and free repatriation of profits
- Access to offshore banking
PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Investment opportunities exist in a wide range of authorized export-oriented Freeport activities to Freeport operators. Companies operating in the Mauritius Freeport can carry out the following activities:
- Warehousing and storage
- Breaking bulk, sorting, grading, cleaning, and mixing
- Labeling, packing, and re-packing
- Minor processing and light assembly
- Quality control and inspection services
TYPES OF FREEPORT LICENSES
- Freeport operator’s license: Issued to companies renting out logistics from third-party developers to carry out their Freeport activities
- Freeport private developer’s license: Issued to companies that have built and manage their own logistics facilities to carry out their Freeport activities
- Third-party developer’s license: Issued to companies that have built and manage logistics facilities for renting to Freeport operators.
BENEFITS OF THE FREEPORT LICENSE
- Modern and integrated logistics facilities
The Mauritius Freeport provides modern infrastructural facilities including warehouses for dry goods, cold storage rooms, processing centres, offices and an international exhibition centre for the organisation of fairs and exhibitions of a regional stature.
- Competitive advantages
The Mauritius Freeport provides you with the ideal Warehousing, Processing and Distribution Hub, combining the services of one of the best port in the Eastern and Southern African region with an efficient and dynamic logistics platform.
- Preferential access to markets
Mauritius offers preferential access to the Eastern and Southern African market due to its various trade agreements.
- Value-added logistics services
Various value-added logistics services are available at competitive costs.
