Umzug nach Mauritius: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Mauritius steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 9 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Mauritius the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 15% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (0%): Personal 0/10/20%; dividends exempt; remittance basis on foreign income. Temporary 15% Fair Share Contribution above MUR 12m (2025–28). 80% exemption on foreign income → ~3% CIT.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Mauritius you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in income year (Jul–Jun) or 270 days over current + 2 prior years). The typical route is Residence permit via property (USD 375k in EDB scheme): Buy residential property ≥USD 375k under PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City scheme; alt. Premium Visa (USD 1,500/mo + 500/dependant) or retiree permit (USD 2,000/mo) There are 9 open residence programmes in Mauritius — see the list below.
Living there
Port Louis has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 25 °C and summer highs around 30.5 °C. The economy grew +3% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 3% for 2026. Its passport opens about 128 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 0% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 15% |
| Sonderregime für Zuzüger | 0% — Personal 0/10/20%; dividends exempt; remittance basis on foreign income. Temporary 15% Fair Share Contribution above MUR 12m (2025–28). 80% exemption on foreign income → ~3% CIT. |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — 183 days in income year (Jul–Jun) or 270 days over current + 2 prior years |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Residence permit via property (USD 375k in EDB scheme) — Buy residential property ≥USD 375k under PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City scheme; alt. Premium Visa (USD 1,500/mo + 500/dependant) or retiree permit (USD 2,000/mo) |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 128 Länder |
| Economic growth | +3% (2025), forecast 3% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 25° / 30.5° (Port Louis) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 4.1/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 6/10 · BBB- |
| Eigentumsschutz | 7/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Mauritius
- Premium Visa — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 14'400 · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit – Retired Non-Citizen — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 19'200 · open · 2026-10
- Occupation Permit – Investor — Investition CHF 80'000 · open · 2026-10
- Occupation Permit – Self-Employed — Investition CHF 40'000 · open · 2026-10
- Occupation Permit – Professional — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 10'400 · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit via Property Acquisition (IRS/RES/PDS/Smart City/G+2) — Investition CHF 300'000 · open · 2026-10
- Golden Visa (USD 1m investment) — Investition CHF 800'000 · changing · 2026-10
- Mauritian Diaspora Scheme — ancestry · open · 2026-10
- Dependant / family residence permit — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Mauritius to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. 183 days in income year (Jul–Jun) or 270 days over current + 2 prior years Foreign income taxed only if remitted; 270/3-yr rule lets ~90 days/yr keep residence
How much tax will I pay in Mauritius?
In Mauritius the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 15% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Mauritius offer?
Premium Visa; Residence Permit – Retired Non-Citizen; Occupation Permit – Investor (CHF 80'000); Occupation Permit – Self-Employed (CHF 40'000); Occupation Permit – Professional
What is the usual way to move to Mauritius?
Residence permit via property (USD 375k in EDB scheme). Buy residential property ≥USD 375k under PDS/IRS/RES/Smart City scheme; alt. Premium Visa (USD 1,500/mo + 500/dependant) or retiree permit (USD 2,000/mo)
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