Connected to capital cities across the globe, Mauritius has established itself as the gateway to the world. Entrenched as an international financial centre, an acclaimed business platform and a well-run and regulated jurisdiction, Mauritius has preferential market access to more than 26% of the world’s population. Close ties have been fostered within Africa as well as several countries across the continent in the area of trade and investment.
What makes this country such a success at building strong ties with its neighbouring African countries and the global market, is that it remains politically stable, is growing economically and is easily accessible.
Whether trading, visiting or immigrating; Mauritius is not far from other countries when travelling by plane. South Africans can enjoy a short 3 to 4-hour flight to Mauritius, Mumbai and Dubai are merely 6 hours away, travelling to Perth takes 8 hours, while Hong Kong takes 10-hours and Europe 12.
The economy has diversified with the introduction and development of smart cities, growth in the ocean economy, the use of bunkering and transhipment, duty-free shopping, improved healthcare and life sciences, seaport development, engineering, as well as technology and communications.
With such great ties across Africa and the globe, a steady and ever-growing economy and proximity, it is no wonder Mauritius has become the place to invest.
