HOW CAN YOU BECOME A PART OF THE MAURITIUS OFFSHORE BANKING CLUB?
1. Contact Astra Trust to benefit from Mauritius offshore banking
We have strong ties with managers representing the best private banks in Mauritius. Therefore, Astra Trust is always up to date when it comes to the list of documents that banks may require to open a Mauritius bank account.
In addition, we are aware of all the “unpublished” requirements that private banks in Mauritius may ask of their clients.
Astra Trust will take care of all the groundwork on your behalf, including contacting bank managers and guiding you through the entire process.
2. Let us prepare all the documents to open an offshore bank account in Mauritius
We will handle all the paperwork for you. All we ask is that you provide us with accurate and detailed information regarding your business. This is necessary to ensure that we can find the best bank in Mauritius for you.
There is no such thing as a “fixed” list of documents for Mauritius bank account opening. Of course, the initial set of compliance documents is almost the same for all private banks in Mauritius. However, if you plan to use Mauritius banking for certain high-risk activities (e.g., betting, trading in precious metals and so on), a bank may ask for additional information.
Below is the list of documents you would need to open a Mauritius bank account online:
| Mauritius bank account for companies |
Mauritius bank account for individuals
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| Corporate documents (e.g., articles of association, certificate of good standing, proof of company’s address, register of directors, board resolution) |
Identification documents (e.g., driving licence and passport/ID card) |
| Identification documents of each shareholder/director (e.g., passport, CV, professional reference, etc.) |
Recommendation letters from accountant and/or lawyer/bank manager in the home country |
| Any additional documents upon a bank’s request (e.g., proof of source of wealth of a company’s UBO) |
Documents providing source of funds (e.g., shares’ certificate, income from rental property and so on) |
3. Wait for compliance check
Private banks in Mauritius are quite meticulous when it comes to opening a bank account for an offshore company. The central bank of Mauritius exercises prudent control to ensure all compliance procedures are duly adhered to by local financial institutions. Therefore, no excuses or concessions are permitted at this stage.
If you are not engaged in any high-risk activities or do not belong to the so-called “unlucky passport club”, then Mauritius bank account opening should be a straightforward process.
Usually, the Mauritius bank account opening process should not take more than three weeks from receipt of all necessary documents.
4. Enjoy all the benefits of Mauritius offshore banking
Once a bank issues an approval, you can start exploring all the opportunities afforded by Mauritius offshore banking right away.
Local banks in Mauritius offer their clients an extensive list of high-profile services. Among them are highly innovative mobile banking in Mauritius and online wealth management solutions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MAURITIUS OFFSHORE BANKING
- What types of clients are Mauritius banking institutions willing to work with?
Private banks in Mauritius are willing to cooperate with resident and non-resident clients.
Unlike other offshore centres, Mauritius banking institutions have a relatively small list of jurisdictions with which they do not cooperate at all (e.g., North Korea, Russia, Crimea, etc.).
There are also few successful cases of opening a Mauritius bank account for gaming businesses and forex.
- Is it possible to open a Mauritius bank account online?
Yes, the application process and subsequent offshore banking can be done 100% remotely. The process of Mauritius bank account opening is conducted via email. In rare cases, some private banks in Mauritius may ask for a face-to-face Skype call, but this is an exception rather than a rule.
- What advantages can I expect from a Mauritius bank account?
There are dozens of benefits! Firstly, you get an account at one of the best banks in Mauritius.
Secondly, you receive access to 24/7 enhanced mobile banking in Mauritius, which means you can literally bank from your pocket.
Finally, Mauritius is a reputable financial hub, guaranteeing the security of transactions and safety of your funds.
- What types of Mauritius bank accounts can I open?
Mauritius offshore banking offers a vast set of options to cover the needs of all clients.
Individuals and companies can enjoy savings and current accounts and multi-currency term deposits (USD, EUR, MUR).
Furthermore, Mauritius bank accounts provide their clients with wealth management services and investment solutions, securities trading and treasury services, as well as internet and mobile banking.
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