The Board of Investment (BOI) is the national investment promotion agency of the Government of Mauritius with the mandate to promote and facilitate investment in the country. It is the first point of contact for investors exploring
business opportunities in Mauritius and the region. BOI assists investors in the growth, nurturing and diversification of their business and accompanies investors looking at opportunities in Africa.

Smart Cities – Intelligent, Innovative and Sustainable Living The Smart City Scheme (SCS) is an ambitious economic development programme aimed at consolidating the Mauritian international business hub by creating ideal conditions for working, living and spurring investment through the development of smart cities across the island.

The Smart City Scheme provides attractive fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to investors including exemption from payment of Income Tax for 8 years, Value Added Tax, Customs Duty, Land Transfer Tax, Registration Duties, Residency, Accelerated annual allowance on capital expenditures.

The smart-city concept provides investors, nationals and foreigners, with options for living in sustainable, convenient and enjoyable urban surroundings with new cities built around the work-live-play lifestyle in a vibrant environment with technology and innovation at their core.

Property Development Scheme
The Property Development Scheme allows for the development of an integrated project and provides for a wide range of living (mix of residences), employment and leisure opportunities and enables a foreigner to acquire a residential unit in Mauritius, where the acquisition of the residence is above USD 500,000, a residence permit is granted.