Legal Services and Legal Assistance in Mauritius

TBI Mauritius provides a wide range of legal services and legal assistance in Mauritius, supported by our trusted network of lawyers and law firms on the island, in Dubai and in the United Kingdom. Whether you are a foreigner relocating to Mauritius, a private investor, a high-net-worth individual or an established business, we help you find clear, reliable and commercially sound legal advice at a fair and transparent cost.

Business and Investment Opportunities in Mauritius

Mauritius offers excellent opportunities for investment and trade. The island has a stable and thriving legal system, and successive governments have provided strong support for business, backed by significant tax incentives. As with any new market, however, it can be difficult for those who are unfamiliar with what is a hybrid legal system, combining elements of English common law and French civil law, and getting it wrong can involve significant cost and risk.

Although we are not a law firm, we have a network of lawyers, made up of both barristers and attorneys, in Mauritius and internationally, that can help ensure individuals and businesses receive the best advice and representation. TBI is run by qualified lawyers, so we quickly understand what a client actually needs. We manage all of the business elements of the work at a more favourable rate than a law firm, and whenever specific legal advice is required, we obtain multiple quotes from reliable law firms and secure reasonable rates for our clients. This means we can connect you with experienced immigration lawyers, property lawyers, corporate lawyers and commercial litigators in Mauritius, without the guesswork of appointing a firm on your own. With our help, our clients can be confident they will receive easy to understand, commercially sound and dependable advice. We have both local and foreign law firms at our disposal.

Legal Services We Provide in Mauritius

TBI Mauritius can provide a range of legal services and assistance in Mauritius through our network here. We can also assist in Dubai, the United Kingdom and beyond through our associate companies and partners. The legal services we arrange through our team of internationally recognised solicitors, barristers and attorneys include:

• Company formation and corporate structuring

• Residential and commercial real estate transactions

• Investment fund set-up and licensing

• Immigration, residency and occupation permit support

• International arbitration

• Dispute resolution, mediation and litigation

• Contractual and commercial agreements

• Certification and notarisation, and Commissioner for Oaths services

• Regulatory, tax and compliance guidance

• Estate, succession and family law referrals

Company Formation and Corporate Legal Advice

We can assist in every aspect of company set-up and formation, advising high-net-worth individuals and international corporates on the most effective ways of setting up a company in Mauritius. This includes structuring, corporate legal advice, shareholder and director requirements, and ongoing compliance.

Real Estate and Property Law

We assist clients with transactions relating to residential or commercial real estate in Mauritius, including land acquisition and development, long and short-term leasing, landlord and tenant advice, regulatory matters and procedures, licensing and funding. We can give you access to the best property lawyers and notaries in Mauritius for your transaction, which is important because property conveyancing in Mauritius is handled by a notary (notaire).

Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Litigation

Our network of lawyers has extensive experience in dispute resolution, mediation and litigation, both locally and internationally. Our expert team includes western and local litigators and covers a broad range of corporate and commercial law, giving you dependable representation whether your dispute is contractual, commercial or cross-border.

International Arbitration

We offer a comprehensive range of services concerning international arbitration through our partner lawyers in Mauritius, London and Dubai, and through our wider network of law firms. They can assist clients in areas such as investment treaty arbitration, international commercial arbitration and arbitration-related litigation. Mauritius is increasingly recognised as a seat for international arbitration, which makes local expertise particularly valuable.

Immigration and Residency Legal Support

Many of our clients come to us as foreigners who want to live, work or invest in Mauritius. We provide immigration and residency legal support and can connect you with experienced immigration lawyers in Mauritius where formal legal representation is needed. Our own team also guides clients through residency options, the occupation permit, residency by retirement, the Premium (digital nomad) Visa and Mauritius citizenship requirements.

Commissioner for Oaths, Notarisation and Certification

A Commissioner for Oaths is authorised to administer oaths and to certify documents such as affidavits, statutory declarations and sworn statements. We can assist with certification, notarisation and Commissioner for Oaths services in Mauritius, which are often required when submitting documents to Mauritian authorities or using Mauritian documents abroad.

Legal Support for Foreigners Relocating to Mauritius

If you are one of the many foreigners moving to Mauritius from South Africa, the United Kingdom, Europe or elsewhere, having the right legal support from the start can save considerable time, cost and stress. We help with the legal side of relocation, including residency and immigration, property purchase or lease, company formation and the certification of documents, and we coordinate specialist lawyers on your behalf so you deal with a single, trusted point of contact. Speak to our business advisors in Mauritius to get started.

Legal Aid and Free Legal Advice in Mauritius: What You Should Know

People searching online sometimes look for legal aid or free legal advice in Mauritius. It is worth being clear about the difference. Legal aid in Mauritius is a state-funded scheme intended to help people who cannot afford a lawyer, and it is subject to eligibility criteria and a means assessment. TBI does not administer legal aid and is not a free legal advice service. Instead, we provide private, professional legal assistance for foreigners, investors and businesses, and we focus on obtaining fair, transparent quotes so you always understand what you are paying for.

How Much Does Legal Assistance Cost in Mauritius?

Lawyer fees in Mauritius vary depending on the type of matter, its complexity and the seniority of the lawyer involved, so there is no single fixed price. Our approach is to obtain multiple quotes from reliable law firms so you can compare, and to manage the business and coordination side of the work ourselves at a favourable rate. This usually gives our clients better value than approaching a law firm directly, along with a clear picture of the cost before any work begins.