The Solea journal

Mauritius levies a low flat income tax and no capital gains tax on property. That does not remove your reporting obligations in the UK while you remain UK tax resident.

The UK–Mauritius treaty governs how rental income is taxed, but the outcome depends on the ownership structure: personal name, Mauritian company or trust.

We work with advisers on both sides so the structure is validated before signing, never afterwards.

International, French and British schools are concentrated around Grand Baie, Moka and Tamarin. Places are limited and applications are best prepared a year ahead.

For healthcare, private clinics in the north and centre cover most needs. International insurance is still recommended.

Finally, choosing a neighbourhood often comes down to the daily commute rather than the view: a fifteen-minute drive in Mauritius can become forty at peak times.