Mauritius International Trust Company Limited (MITCO)

MITCO is one of the first management companies to be licensed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius in 1993 to provide tax planning and fiduciary services to international businesses.

In January 2011, MITCO merged with Halifax Management Limited (HML), another licensed management company, owned by CIEL Investment Limited, to form a larger Trust Group. Located in Ebene Skies, CIEL Group's Headquarters at Ebene, the new Trust Group operating under the MITCO brand has all the resources and expertise to ensure your success. MITCO has built a reputation for being an efficient and cost effective "one stop shop" for international tax, global estate planning, trust, fiduciary, fund administration, accounting and administration services.

MITCO Corporate Services Ltd (MCS) offers secretarial, accounting and tax services to Mauritian domestic companies. MCS has been set up to offer similar services to MITCO but targeted to those investors who wish to form a domestic company for business activities in Mauritius.

MITCO Limited (MCL) is licensed by the Seychelles International Business Authority [SIBA] to offer assistance with the setting up and administration of Seychelles International Business Company [IBC], Company Special License [CSL], and domestic company. Seychelles is today one of the most competitive and fast developing offshore jurisdictions in the world and is classified on the OECD white list.

The MITCO Group has a dynamic team, with wide experience in providing value added business advisory services, to help clients capitalize on opportunities arising anywhere in the world. Our team consists of international multi-lingual qualified professionals and members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and lawyers with numerous years of experience.

The MITCO Group provides services to both corporate and individual investors who utilize Mauritius as a base for their international operations or for conducting business in Mauritius. Our extensive experience in offshore financial matters combined with our practical approach enables MITCO to assist clients maximizes their profit potential. This value-added concept also ensures that our clients enjoy optimum flexibility in their business and investment structures whether in Mauritius or elsewhere.

We provide the following specialist and professional assistance:

Advisory Services

Advice to corporate, investment and fund managers, high net worth individuals and family offices on the use of Mauritius and its tax treaties for global tax and estate planning.

Company Formation Services

	Formation of Global Business Companies, Hybrid Companies, Protected Cell Companies, Domestic Companies, Limited Life Companies, and International Business Companies in Mauritius and other jurisdictions.
	Establishment of Trusts, Partnerships, Funds and Special Purpose Vehicles in Mauritius and other jurisdictions.

Corporate Services

	Corporate secretarial services as required by law including provision of registered office, resident agent, company secretary, resident directors, nominee shareholders, maintenance of statutory records, filing of statutory returns and renewal of permits and licences.
	General administration services including opening and operation of bank accounts, trade finance and letters of credit, invoicing, income collection and royalty administration.
	Accounting and tax services including maintenance of accounting records, preparation of financial statements, tax computation and return to the Mauritius Revenue Authority.

Fund Management Services

	Advisory services including structuring of investment funds, preparation of application to FSC for the formation and licensing of collective investment schemes, hedge funds, private equity funds and property funds.
	Provision of statutory corporate services to funds including the provision of local directors and maintenance of share register.
	Transaction processing and administration including Net Asset Value calculation, accounting and annual reports.

Trust & Fiduciary Services

	Provision of Trustee services and administration of trusts.
	Nominee facilities for private investments including custodian and escrow services.
	Acting as successor trustee or co-trustee of trusts based in other jurisdictions.
	Establishment of Managed Trust Companies.

Services to applicants for residency

	Administration services for acquisition of real estate property in Mauritius under the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), Real Estate Scheme (RES) and Invest Hotel Scheme (IHS).
	Assistance for submission of applications for permanent residence in Mauritius.
	Handling Occupation/ Work Permit applications for expatriate staff and investors.
	Tax computation and declaration for foreign investors and expatriates.

Outsourcing and Back Office Services

	Provision of assistance for relocation of operations to Mauritius.
	Trust and company administration, book-keeping, Accounts preparation and Back Office administration.
	Payroll processing and Tax returns.