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The Republic of Mauritius is a parliamentary democracy modelled on the British system. The separation of powers among the three branches of the Government, namely the Legislative, the Executive and the Judiciary, is embedded in the Constitution. The President is the Head of State while the Prime Minister has full executive power and is the Head of Government. The National Assembly comprises seventy members, out of which sixty-two are elected every five years during parliamentary elections. Eight are chosen according to a best-loser system.

Mauritius has a composite legal system consisting of British common law practices and the French Napoleon Code. During the French period, the island's legal system was governed by the French Napoleonic Code, which remained in force under the British rule. This entailed subsequent amendments in civil and criminal procedural laws as well as in company law. Although Mauritius has been a Republic since 1992, the country is still a member of the Commonwealth. The Privy Council in London is the Supreme Court of Appeal.

The Prime Minister's Office website has a page which gives a full list of the current Ministers in the Government.

E-Government refers to the use by Government agencies of information technologies (such as Wide Area Networks, the Internet and mobile computing) to transform relations with citizens, businesses and other arms of Government, for:

• enhanced delivery of Government services to citizens;
• improved interactions with the business community;
• citizen empowerment through access to information; and
• more efficient Government administration

E-Government offers Mauritian citizens with significant benefits by:

• providing round-the-clock online Government information and services through a single window;
• allowing for greater flexibility and convenience while dealing with Government departments and agencies, through online access of services;
• reducing the turn-around time in the provision of Government services;
• keeping citizens abreast of the latest developments in the public sector
• encouraging citizens to play a proactive role in the decision-making process of the Government of Mauritius

E-Government helps to improve the flow of information and enhances communication between the different Government departments. This gives rise to significant improvements in the coordination of public sector resources, better analytical tools to solve the increasingly complex problems faced by Government and decision support tools to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of public policy.

E- Government will benefit businesses by:

• providing a gateway for the development of mutually beneficial interactions between the Government and businesses;
• eliminating the administrative procedures when dealing with the Government, thus resulting in considerable time and costs savings for the businesses;
• providing a secure and trustworthy environment for conducting online transactions with the Government.

The objectives of e-Government are to:

• provide round-the-clock online Government information and services through a single window;
• give the users the choice to decide when, from where and how they want to interact with the Government;
• eliminate administrative bottlenecks, thus reducing the turn-around time in the provision of most Government services;
• bring the people closer to the Government by keeping them abreast of the latest developments in the public sector, thus encouraging them to play a proactive role in the decision-making process of the Government;
• provide a simple, secure and trustworthy interface for accessing Government services and conducting online transactions;
• modernise the public sector;
• create a digital community.

• Click on the ACCESS MYGOV link found on the top right hand side.
• You will be prompted to enter User name and password.
• Click on Register (new user)
• Click here for more info

• Click on the ACCESS MYGOV link found on the top right hand side.
• Click on Forgot Password?
• Fill all the entries marked with a red coloured asterisk *
• Click on the Submit button
• User will receive a Reset Password mail after submitting form. User must check inbox, spam or junk mail.
• User should click only once (single click) on the link provided in his/her email to reset a new password
• Note: Password must contain minimum 8 alphanumeric characters. An example, X2a$mT81@3

Signing up as a user on the portal

Registering on www.govmu.org enables you to sign up for any of the services of the Government of Mauritius that are available over the internet. Once you are registered as a www.govmu.org Portal User, you will be able to:

• Submit forms to government departments for the services for which you have enrolled.
• Make payments online when they become available
• Check the status of your application.
• Enroll for additional services as they become available.

Note: If you have an existing account for online government services from the previous portal, you are kindly requested to register again on the new portal.

• Click on Sign In
• You will be prompted to enter User name and password.
• Enter your Username and Password
• Click on the menu E-Services and select an eservice

How to apply for:

• Application for a Learner's License. Click to apply
• Application for Registration Mark at the NTA. Click to apply

More than one account cannot be created with the same NIC and user should call the Government Online Centre on 454-9955 for assistance.

User wishing additional information can call the Support Team of Government Online Centre on 454-9955 or email support@ncb.mu

A user he/she himself/herself has to cancel an application for learner by:

• Clicking on Sign In
• Enter username and Password
• At the top of your Name which is found instead of Sign In, click on the yellow arrow and Choose My workspace
• Locate your application with Request ID.
• Click on the link. Your Application will open.
• Scroll Down and click Cancel.
• After two days make a new application.

Mauritius, an island covering 1,860 square kilometres (720 square miles), is situated some 2,000 kilometres (1242 miles) off the south East coast of Africa. More than 150 kilometres (93 miles) of white sandy beaches and transparent lagoon are protected from the open sea by the world’s third largest coral reef, which surrounds the island.

Non-nationals are allowed to acquire residential property in Mauritius under special schemes known as the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) and the Real Estate Scheme (RES) respectively.

For more information, please click here.

Mauritius is a great place to live, and the country is open for business, there are various options available for those looking for work, to set up their own business or simply retire.

Yes, a foreigner can hold 100% shares provided that at least one of the directors resides in Mauritius and that the foreigner gets approval from the Prime Minister's Office for the undertaking, as required by section 52.6 of the Companies Act 2001.

An application needs to be made at the Companies Division on the prescribed forms. This division is responsible for incorporating and regulating companies in Mauritius and for keeping their records.

For more information, please visit the Companies Division's Website

There are many sectors in which you can invest ranging from manufacturing to Information and Communication Technology. You are advised to visit the website of the Economic Development Board for detailed information on investment opportunities and incentive schemes.

The Economic Development Board provides a detailed list of various costs of doing business in Mauritius.

The major tax in Mauritius is the income tax, which is a tax imposed on individuals as well as corporate entities. Value Added Tax, Registration tax, Customs & Excise duty, land transfer taxes, etc., are other forms of direct and indirect taxes applicable in Mauritius.
Information on the various taxes is available on the Mauritius Revenue Authority's Website

An Investor's guide is downloadable from the Economic Development Board

Information on Government tenders and procedures is available from the Public Procurement’s website.

The Patents and Trademarks Section of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, International trade and Cooperation is responsible for registering trademarks.

• Patents and Trademarks Section
• The Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks Act

The website of the Prime Minister's Office provides information on visa requirements and residence permits.

• The Economic Development Board
• The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority

All Government schools are English-based while private/fee paying schools follow either the English or the French model.

• Application form to enter Mauritius duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
• Two recent passport size photographs of the applicant.
• Photocopy of the data pages of passport of the applicant.
• Evidence of admission in an educational or training institutions approved by Government
• Details on the course to be followed.
• Evidence of funds to meet costs of training/course and accommodation in Mauritius.
• Evidence from the foreign educational or training establishment to the effect that the training/short course to be followed in Mauritius forms part of a course of study being followed by the applicant, where applicable.
• An undertaking by applicant to the effect that he/she will not engage in any financial / gainful activities in Mauritius during and after the training / course.
• In case of a minor, a letter of consent from the responsible parties/guardian.

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Click here for the calendar of schools in Mauritius