Occupation Permit – Self-Employed
Occupation Permit – Self-Employed is a residence route in Mauritius (Iværksætter). USD 50,000 into a services/professional activity + 3 letters of intent (2 from local clients); income ≥MUR 2M/yr from yr 3, ≥MUR 3M from yr 5 for renewal. Fee USD 1,000 + USD 50. PRP after 5 yrs if MUR 3M/yr or 15M aggregate.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 40'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident if ≥183 days (or 270 over 3 yrs); non-domiciled: foreign income taxed only if remitted, 0–20% + 35% band >MUR 12M from Jul 2026; no CGT/IHT
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Iværksætter |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 40'000 |
| Gebyrer (familie) | CHF 840 |
| Indkomst / år | — |
| Formue | — |
| Min. ophold | 0 |
| PR | 5 |
| Statsborgerskab | 7 |
| Arbejde | ownBusiness |
| Berettiget | all |
| Skat | Resident if ≥183 days (or 270 over 3 yrs); non-domiciled: foreign income taxed only if remitted, 0–20% + 35% band >MUR 12M from Jul 2026; no CGT/IHT |
| Pr. | 2026-10 |
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