The economic situation may have led you to a totally unique decision: you would like to move to another country. What if this is the opportunity to make a project that has been neglected for too long a time a reality, namely buying a property? And what if, on top of that, you were able to access a paradisiacal setting? Here are 5 good reasons to move to Mauritius in 2021!
A new administrative feature for non-residents who wish to come to Mauritius to test and prepare their settlement: The Premium Travel Visa for Long Stays. Valid for a period of one year, renewable, it is mainly aimed at tourists, retired people or professionals wishing to come with their families and carry out their activities or work remotely from the island.
According to the guidelines of the Economic Development Board (EDB), applicants for the Premium visa must present:
And meet the following prerequisites:
An online platform for e-Visa application will soon be available.
In Mauritius, the tax year begins on 1 July of each year and ends on 30 June of the following year. As for foreigners, it is sufficient to spend more than 183 days (subject to conditions) of the tax year on the island to be considered a tax resident.
In addition, Mauritius has signed a Double Taxation Treaty with 46 countries (including France), resulting in an interesting list of advantages for foreigners, among which are the following:
Within the framework of the new 2020-2021 budget:
Ideally situated between Africa and Asia, Mauritius has managed to raise its economy to the forefront in the region. Real estate is still one of the growth sectors, so it retains its status as a haven investment.
Imagine living on a tropical island in a luxury villa or apartment That’s also what Mauritius is all about, having created the Property Development Scheme (PDS), a modern, upscale property development programme for foreigners wishing to buy property beyond their borders.
Far from being a “cliché”, life in Mauritius is bathed in an aura of gentleness that is hard to find elsewhere. While life is bustling in the big cities, it calms down once you get to the villages. Ideal for a new life on your own, as a couple, with your family, for retirement, this setting becomes perfect once you find the property that suits you.
The Villa Vie estate agency is your trusted partner to guide you through the steps of this adventure of a new life.
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