10 Steps to launch your own business in Mauritius

Today, youths are advised to consider entrepreneurship for their career instead of looking for a job, but many of us do not know what are the steps to be taken to start a business. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is a parastatal body under the aegis of the Ministry of Business Enterprises and Cooperatives, which promote and develop entrepreneurship in Mauritius.
 
Below are 10 steps identified by SMEDA to launch your own business in Mauritius:
 
Step 1: Conception of project/Business idea
Project profiles are available at the SMEDA Documentation centre
 
Step 2: Preparation of business plan
Format of business plan is available at SMEDA
 
Step 3: Deciding on form of business
Sole trader/ Partnership/ Company/ Co-operative Society
 
Step 4: Choosing the right location
Home based business/ Rent/ Purchase/ land lease
 
Step 5: Registering the business
The business should be registered with:
Registrar of Businesses
c/o Registrar of Company
One Cathedral Square Building
Jules Koenig Street, Port-Louis
Tel: 211-4460   Fax: 208-7263
Email: rocd@intnet.mu
 
Step 6: Apply for Registration with SMEDA
Small Enterprise Certificate: Enterprise having an annual Turnover not exceeding Rs 10 M
Medium Enterprise Certificate: Enterprise having an annual Turnover of more than Rs 10 M but less than Rs 50 M.
 
Note: A registered enterprise with SMEDA may obtain a Building & Land Use permit (see in next step) with local authority within 3 Days after the “effective date” given to the application once the relevant officer is satisfied with all relevent documents (newspaper publications, certificate of notification, legal notice) have been submitted together with the application.
 
Step 7: Apply for Building and Land Use Permit (BLP) with local authority
Check with Planning Department of Municipality (urban area) or District Council (rural area) whether a Building and Land Use Permit (formerly Development permit & Building permit) is required to start your proposed business.
If YES, 
  • Check which guidelines would be applicable
  • What is the zoning and policies applicable to your site as per provisions of the outline scheme.
Step 8: Financing the project
  • Banks (Development Bank of Mauritius Ltd- DBM, Commercial banks etc.) / Leasing companies
  • Venture Capital (Quasi-Equity, SME Partnership Fund Ltd)
Step 9: Implementing the project
  • Pay trade fee with local authority
  • Recruit people/ purchase equipment, raw materials, accessories etc.
  • Install machinery, equipment and furniture/ Verify systems in place to ensure safety
Step 10: Planning and Organising Business Activity
  • Procurement/ stores/ Production
  • Sales/ Advertising and Marketing
  • Finance/ Human Resources
  • Office and Administrative Work
For more information contact SMEDA
 
Source: Personal Contact with officer from SMEDA
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176 Comments

  1. AVILAK 06/20/2012 at 11:06

    thank u…

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      1. JAVAID AHMAD FAKHR 06/13/2016 at 14:27

        Sir / Madam
        I am Javaid Ahmad fakhr i am doing very good business here in UAE for sale rice i

        want to open my same company there in MAURITIUS. i am very happy and intend to

        open company there in mauritius . i want to interst do business there kindly gave us

        the fees plain shadule to GBC1 and GBC2 catogries . so if any favour or help me

        kindly let me know must i meet individually to your if you welcome me and guide

        waiting for your reply.

        with best regards

        Javaid Ahmad Fakhr

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      2. keshav 01/17/2017 at 15:11

        hello,am keshav i want to make a project concerning a spa and i already have certificate of incorporation and BRN what should i do further.
        kindly regards

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    1. Anonymous 02/21/2014 at 19:25

      Hi, Nawsheen, Im Uzair from Plouis, I have helped many people to develop different type of business. I know most of the procedures and Govt grant. I have been accountant and tax advisory for around 100 companies operating in all sector. contact me uzair_uz@yahoo.com or 5-7389292 anytime you need an advice. Thanks

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      1. Jenny 12/20/2018 at 13:33

        Hi Uzair
        Actually I need help on the business plan, Will you help me, Please?

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      2. Charles 06/29/2019 at 06:46

        Hi Hawsheen,
        I am a Nigerian wishing to start a business in Mauritius. Please provide with information on how to consult and be successful.

        Thanks,
        Charles

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      3. Toby 01/25/2023 at 17:40

        I’m a westerner looking on setting up a small hygienic street food kitchen in the city. Very simplistic but good food. How would I start? Permits health regulation compliance?

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        1. Toby 01/25/2023 at 17:41

          Thank you. 🙏

          Reply
    2. vanroietheophiel 03/06/2018 at 16:38

      tell me pleas a snack at mauritius need not do be register and dont pay n p f

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  2. Anonymous 09/03/2012 at 08:12

    Well Nawsheen. I am an importer of fancy Items and I used to sell my Products in Expo Centres. I do not have a shop. I am registered as a general retailer(non foodstuff) but I do not have a Trade Licence. Will I be able to register with SMEDA?

    Regards

    Ilshad from Port Louis

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    1. Hassan 09/06/2022 at 12:27

      Hi how are you I’m hassan I want to know about start business in Mauritius ?

      Reply
  3. Anonymous 09/10/2012 at 10:34

    hello am a housewife i want to set up a small tabagie ,what are the procedures please?

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      1. Jayanta Mondal 04/23/2023 at 10:19

        Hello I am Jayanta Mondal from India.
        I would like to open a leather products, designer garments, and Indian bamboo handcraft and all kind wooden furniture. so i need small place in a good location in Mauritius island
        Like a shop more than 12 sqm.
        Did any one guide me how much is the rent per month or per year for a shop like that a 12 sqm in a good location . I have a import export license of India , what is the procedure for that to can open that shop as a Indian citizen and also how much cost me the paper to be legal
        They is my email if some one can get back to me.

        Thank you

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  4. vicky 09/22/2012 at 12:01

    i want to start a bakery.will i be register with smeda

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  5. Anonymous 09/24/2012 at 15:40

    Very helpful..Thx a lot for your work

    Reply
  6. Anonymous 10/03/2012 at 08:59

    Hello,

    I am planning to start a business on my own. Do i have to apply for a BRN first? And where is the SMEDA Documentation centre found?

    thanks

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  7. Tashini 11/30/2012 at 05:51

    HI Nawsheen, I should say u r doing a great job !!! I was wondering how do I proceed if I decide to open a business in MRU and your blog came right up…thanks again and keep up with the good work…

    Tashini. R.

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    1. Anonymous 09/13/2013 at 06:13

      Hi Tashini,

      I looking for a business partner and a serious resource person for small business as I do not have much time.

      Are you interested?
      If yes let me know how can i leave my contact details in private?

      Sam

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      1. Ramful kevin 01/21/2017 at 16:22

        Hi mr sam
        I have a business plan which cost 25 million and am searching for an investor if you are interested make me know .
        Regards from kevin
        Tel 573 48 120

        Reply
  8. Anonymous 12/01/2012 at 12:44

    Thnx Nawsheen, you’re cute 😛

    Reply
  9. Anonymous 01/08/2013 at 09:52

    Hi Nawsheen,
    The information provided is very useful to anyone setting up a business but more profitable to government than the starters.When you realize the time it will take for someone to make profit and a living, it may be 2 or 3 years and by the way that person need to pay all sort of fees inorder to exist and trade.

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    1. Nawsheen Hosenally 01/10/2013 at 19:08

      I agree with you. The procedures are very long and very often the information on the different steps to follow are not clear. This organisation ask you to go to the other one and it goes on and on. In the end there are many people who give up and are not able to go through all these steps

      Reply
  10. Anonymous 01/26/2013 at 07:30

    hi nawsheen, i wish to start a business on a land of around 2 acres for the cultivation of fatak plants for the recent diesel project. i would like to get more information regarding the project. i wish foreign investors to invest on the land. So, could u please advise me.
    Thanking you.

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    1. Nawsheen Hosenally 01/26/2013 at 10:41

      Hello dear. Thanks for your comment. I’m afraid I don’t know much about the diesel project in Mauritius. Do you know when it was announced or by which Ministry? Maybe then I may get some additional information on the subject..

      Reply
  11. gfive 01/31/2013 at 11:36

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  12. Kritika Krishi 02/25/2013 at 02:43

    hi i’m riddhi and wanna start a soap making business. but eco one, is gov of mtius giving a grant for eco friendly business. n even if no how must i do it. thnk u

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  13. khurwolah imteage 02/27/2013 at 06:52

    Good Morning,Dear Nawsheen,I am Mr.Khurwolah Imteage from Peeroo Avenue Camp De Masque,actually i am jobless looking for a job since long time ago ,i am actaully registered in the empowerment program,i have been working in the hospitality industries for more than 20yrs holding most of the time the post of housekeeping manager,but now i want to start my own business ,i already have a plot of land where i want to build up a small shop so as to provide for example chicken (chantefrais)as here in camp de masque we d’ont have any shop providing the said product to villagers,but the only problem is that i have not been working for some months and my bank balance is empty.could you please suggest if there are any possibility to do and how to start the business.

    thanks for coorperation,

    Regards,
    Imteage

    Kind regards,

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  14. Sameen Tengnah 02/27/2013 at 13:14

    hi Nawsheen.. i wud like to start a dairy farming business but i don`t know how to proceed…. I do have lots of ideas but don`t hve any space(plot of land) neither enough money…. Please help me
    frm Shameem

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  15. Anonymous 03/04/2013 at 11:11

    i want to open my own business can u help me
    i want to open a farm n put animal but i already have an agriculture land but what i must do to get the permit to develop the land n put the animal
    plz email me (ahnaafrosool@ymail.com

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    1. Anonymous 08/08/2013 at 16:05

      call ministry of agro – you’ll get all necessary info

      Reply
  16. Anonymous 03/20/2013 at 05:39

    Hello Nawsheen..I’m shivani..I wuld like to start a shop or supermarket business..but want to know how to proceed..If you can give me some information personally..I would be grateful…Does SMEDA can suggest me any location?Or any kind of financial support?
    Thanks in advance!!

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  17. Anonymous 03/20/2013 at 13:07

    HI.

    I would like to start my own business..
    selling of computers, how do I proceed.
    thank you

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  18. Vishenda 05/08/2013 at 06:25

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  19. afzal chunawala 05/11/2013 at 12:55

    Hello nawsheen, i am afzal chunawala from mumbai, india, currently i am into imports of machinery and doing general trading of sand and construction related products. What are the possiblities to establish my own company in mauritius. And also i request you to share your experience with me, according to you which are the best business opportunities in mauritius at present. Kindly revert at earliest.
    Regards
    Afzal chunawals

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      1. Ramful kevin 01/21/2017 at 16:25

        Hi mr sam
        I have a business plan which cost 25 million and am searching for an investor if you are interested make me know .
        Regards from kevin
        Tel 573 48 120

        Reply
  20. Anonymous 05/14/2013 at 07:07

    Hi Nawsheen.. i would like to set up a media space just like a video club,etc… it would be partnership where 2 person will be implicated. don’t know where to begin..?? where to register? should i go to the smeda??? is masa implicated ? what is the real procedure?

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  21. Aaqarsh Aiyyar 05/15/2013 at 23:55

    Hi Nawsheen. Your blog is very helpful. I am from Chennai,India and want to setup a small business in Mauritius. How conducive is Mauritius for starting small businesses? Is there a minimum paid-up capital required? Do Mauritius allow 100% foreign ownership? Thanks in advance.

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  22. Anonymous 05/17/2013 at 05:05

    Hi Nawsheen, I’ve already started a farming project on an unused govt land, but now I want to legalize it, and start a business, what’s the first step plz…

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  23. Anonymous 05/21/2013 at 14:22

    Hai I am Senthil from India, I would like to start a small bussiness in Mauritius, any one assit me which one is sutable for me.

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  24. Anonymous 05/24/2013 at 16:32

    hi nawsheen i have been a housewife since marriage i want to do a home based job – i have a big yard, i am also interested in doing noodles but i have no equipment etc, wat do you advise dear?

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  25. day_of_day 05/27/2013 at 07:22

    Hi Nawsheen my name ayaz khan.i am used cars busniess in japan.So tell how about used car business in Mauritius.So plz relpy how much cost REG my company in mauritius.

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    1. Anonymous 08/08/2013 at 16:08

      drop me a mail with ful details – i’ll get back to you

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    2. Anonymous 02/21/2014 at 19:19

      Around Rs 3700($ 125) contact me uzair_uz@yahoo.com for more details, Uzair, for Business Development and Taxes.

      Reply
  26. Anonymous 06/12/2013 at 12:14

    Hi Nawsheen,

    i want to register as a building and civil contractor. Can you advise please.

    Many Thanks Satyam

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  27. Anonymous 07/21/2013 at 08:22

    Hi Nashween,
    I have started a natural cosmetics business online, I deal online and do not have a shop as yet. what do I need to register the business as it is online only.I have a website being created and everything is in place
    Thanks
    jamal

    Reply
  28. Anonymous 07/28/2013 at 04:12

    Hello Nawsheen,

    Can you please communicate your phone number?

    Thanx..

    Reply
  29. Bhojraj Khatri 10/04/2013 at 06:58

    hello newsheen
    i wana start retail shop of readymade garments from india in mru
    plz. guide me
    thx
    bhojraj khatri

    Reply
    1. huma naaz 04/18/2016 at 12:46

      i am in indaian i want to open garment shop in mauritius plz help me

      Reply
  30. Anonymous 11/17/2013 at 10:18

    hello nawsheen
    wonderful job
    am a housewife but i want to become financially self reliant from home
    your advices please

    Reply
  31. Anonymous 05/07/2014 at 18:21

    Hi,i make hand bags,dress and many small things for ladies,so i want to launch a small business,i don’t have much money to investigate.can u give me an advice how can i launch this.plz….

    Reply
  32. Mitul Shah 05/29/2014 at 10:10

    Hello,
    Will you pls guide me on following
    Is it possible to have virtual office in Mauritius?
    Is it possible to run business by PO Box at Mauritius?

    Reply
  33. Sandeep singh 06/16/2015 at 18:54

    Hallo Nausheen.
    I want to start steel rolling bussiness in mauritious.
    Let me provide all informations and tax structures etc in this regard.
    Thank you
    Sandeep singh
    India

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  34. christel 06/30/2015 at 18:13

    Dear Nawsheen,
    Thanks for the great insights. Any tips for someone who wants to start an e-commerce business in Mru…

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    1. Alphonsa Thomas 02/22/2016 at 13:55

      Hi Christel,

      My husband is an expat, we wanted to look into the possibilities of starting an E-Commerce business in Mauritius, if you are the right person, then do contact us on

      Reply
  35. Imtiyaz 07/08/2015 at 13:14

    Hi Nawsheen. I am an indian . Wants to do some cafetaria or trading . Whats the requirement i need to come and do .. i mean visa and all

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  36. Angela 07/15/2015 at 23:43

    Hi there

    I am from South Africa, i would like to start a new business and Mauritius seems a great way to start and i will most glady create employment and transfer my skills and knowledge. What would u suggest what your country needs in terms of business? i am skilled in human resources, payroll, small business management, retail Management. Let me know what will be most enriching for your country.

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    1. Ahmed,nwarishally 07/03/2016 at 20:37

      Hi,
      I am Ahmed.n.warishally,owner of company,Northern bio farm ltd,situated in the north north east of Mauritius,involved in catlle farming for milk and meat(livecattle) and you are in s africa,come and visit my place,there is big opportunity in exporting cattle /and selling here.i have all the infrastructures already built.

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  37. ashish rajani 07/23/2015 at 06:51

    hi nawsheen.
    i am from India,i would like to start a buisness of traditional Indian clothes like saree,suits,lehanga chunni.
    i want to launch a buisness can u plz help me out.and also i like u to share your experince with me..n give me some links of the retailers
    thankyou

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  38. Syed Husnain Raza 08/15/2015 at 12:06

    Hello Dear Nausheen,

    I am Husnain from pakistan and doing a business. Now i want to register a business in Mauritius so please guide me in this regard. Kindly tell me about any verified consultant or legal advisor who will help me to register a company in Mauritius.

    Thanks & regards,
    Husnain
    reborne.chemicals@gmail.com

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  39. Jeetesh Harjeven 10/10/2015 at 12:46

    Hello Nawsheen ,

    How do I start with opening a retail shop in Mauritius ,as I am a small shoe retailer in South Africa with two shops so far?

    regards
    Jeetesh

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  40. Anesh 11/04/2015 at 11:04

    Hi Nawsheen
    My father is a fruit seller,and i want to expand our business
    I wanted to become a fruit exporter
    But i don’t know where to start
    Please if u could help

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  41. Nawsheen Hosenally - Site Author 12/01/2015 at 11:17

    Hello all,

    Thanks for visiting my blog and sharing with me your queries. Please note that I have written this article 3 years ago, following a meeting I had with an officer from SMEDA. As I am not based in Mauritius anymore, I cannot can the answer to all your queries. Please visit the website of SMEDA (http://www.smeda.mu/) or call them on 233 0500 for more information on how to start a business in different areas.

    Hope this helps!

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    1. Thasleem 07/26/2019 at 23:40

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      Reply
  42. anonymous 01/07/2016 at 08:13

    i want to start a business of fancy jewellery , i just finished my hsc. am 20 years old, how to start procedures or is it possible?

    Reply
  43. Mevin 01/11/2016 at 19:46

    Hi I would like to open a pet shop. May I know about the procedures. Thx.

    Reply
  44. Mevin 01/11/2016 at 19:47

    Hi I would like to open a pet shop. May I know about the procedures. I already have my business card. Thx

    Reply
  45. mohamad antar 02/02/2016 at 18:13

    Dear Sir.
    I need your help , i’m Lebanese living in congo Brazzaville and I’m very interested to make a small business in Mauritius, i want to know what the cost for registering a company if i want to be a sole agent for a cosmetics brands and i want to open a shop in a mall and also may i have idea of the customs tax on cosmetics.
    Best regards,

    Reply
    1. Nick 02/11/2016 at 09:42

      Hello , what exactly are you looking for? please contact me and I may be able to help.

      Kind regards
      Nikhel

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    2. irfaan 11/05/2018 at 13:22

      i got you…currently devloping a brand for cosmectics using mru as a hub get back to me irfaan.uni@gmail.com

      Reply
  46. Neeta 02/22/2016 at 09:37

    Hello
    Am neeta I want to open a business like selling of incense sticks and other pooja items at wholesale and retail. Wat are the steps to take and if SMEDA can help in

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    1. Nawaz 06/15/2016 at 13:38

      Hi Neeta,
      I can provide you with variety of incense sticks at a very good price.
      Let me know if you are interested.

      Thanks
      Nawaz

      Reply
  47. Soumita eddoo 03/01/2016 at 10:49

    Hi I want to buy and sell incense stick in mauritius itself suggestions

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    1. Nawaz 06/15/2016 at 13:32

      Hi Soumita,
      If you are a resident of Mauritius, kindly let me know your location and details on your business.
      I can provide you with variety of incense sticks and other prayer stuffs.

      See you soon 🙂

      Reply
  48. Zaa 03/04/2016 at 13:51

    Hi….i am from india..Mumbai..and want to start a business in Mauritius…Need help..plss reply

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  49. Michael du Plessis 04/02/2016 at 21:26

    I have just returned back to South Africa from a vacation in Mauritius . i am surprised to see that Mauritius imports meat from Austalia ( 3 times further away than South Africa ) , dairy products from France ( even further away ) which probably attributes to the high cost of certain foodstuffs . Is there any reason why South Africa is not a considered supplier for many of Mauritius food requirements . I was told that Mauritians prefer to at the higher price for foodstuffs labeled in French ? I am sure South Africa is capable of supplying products with product information and labeling in French if need be and I invite any interested parties wishing to explore this possibility to import into Mauritius from South Africa , not only food stuffs but any other products . I would be happy to partner up with a Mauritian person with this regard as I have an import export permit to send products from South Africa . I am not too fluent in French but I am learning but I am sure we will manage . Whilst there , I met with a gentleman , Thiery at Flik en Flak , who is in the ornamental wall cladding business but who imports his raw materials from America and he pays in American dollars . At the moment , it would be very advantageous for Mauritius to take advantage of the weak South African Rand and to buy from South Africa . South Africa has vast resources in agricultural , industrial and technological fields and I would like to see if business relationships can be built for the benefit of both countries . If you are in Majritius and have a product or idea that South Africa may be of assistance with , please contact me with your proposal and I will see how we can assist . My e mail is taur561@yahoo.com. Attention : Michael du Plessis

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    1. Ahmed,nwarishally 07/03/2016 at 20:49

      Hi Michael,i am Ahmed.n.warishally,owner of a company-northern bio farm ltd,duly registerd with the local authorities based at Paanchvati,r.d.rempart,nne of the island and with infrastrutures for cattle farming for milk and meat.i established
      Few contacts with south african breeders for bulls of 2 years,-boer and kalahari goats of 12-16 months.we can do lot of business if you agree,let s get contact.my cell no is +23057739794-+23057241880.bye.

      Reply
    2. Mrs Singh Julleekeea Pritee 06/19/2019 at 09:15

      Hi Sir I would like to keep in touch with you looking forward if your you are interested to set and work or import and export products including food and non food stuffs. I am professional from Mauritius and want to help investors from South African. I have lots of ideas and wish some assistance from you. Here is my name and email. Mrs. Singh Julleekeea

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  50. Dany 04/08/2016 at 19:53

    Hello Iam Dany from Lebanon
    I would like to open a small international sandwich place in a good tourist location in Mauritius island
    Like a shop not more than 40 sqm
    Did any one guide me how much is the rent per month or per year for a shop like that a 40 sqm in a good tourist location
    And what is the procedure for that to can open that shop as a Lebanese citizen and also how much cost me the paper to be legal
    They is my email if some one can get back to me
    Thank you
    Danyrizk2007@hotmail.com

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  51. shahid 04/21/2016 at 15:27

    Hello
    I would like to open a dermatology clinic with cosmetic treatment facility in mauritius. Kindly guide me for the same.

    Reply
  52. Praveen 04/30/2016 at 06:42

    I would like to start handyman service and air conditioning services what us the step can u help me

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  53. Sanjay kumar 05/26/2016 at 11:31

    i want to start small business in mauritius kindly help me-ls

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  54. Van Kets Roger 05/30/2016 at 17:16

    Dear Mr/Mrs,

    Last 3 month’s I did live in Mauritius as a tourist with the Belgium nationality.
    My question is or I can stay in Mauritius without marriage and just have a business. What can I do not to have a residential permit because I don’t have that money to put 40000$ on a bill and to have 130000$ after 3 years even I’m 50 yo. How can I get a bank account?
    Can you give me some idea’s to do business with a small investing in Mauritius.

    Thanks,

    With kind regards,

    Van Kets Roger,

    I stay now in Europe but in August 2016 I’ll come back.

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    1. Somesh 06/29/2016 at 23:01

      Hi All,

      I am willing to assist anyone in the planning and setting up of their businesses in Mauritius. I am well conversant with the procedures of registering businesses, applying for different permits and grants and obtaining land leases.
      Recently we have started a dairy farm and an organic farm. We also have agricultural land in case someone wants to develop.

      Please email me on greenfieldbiofarms@gmail.com with any questions that you may have.

      Thank you.

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    2. Dini 12/21/2021 at 09:31

      Hello Van Kets Roger,

      I would like to help you. Please get back to me on mareedinisha@yahoo.com

      Regards

      Reply
  55. Dev 06/03/2016 at 02:37

    Hi everybody, any foreign investors interested in doing business in Mauritius. I may be of your services. My email is jesuslovesu52@yahoo.com

    Reply
  56. Jeril George 06/10/2016 at 04:48

    Am Jeril , and i am from kerala, India. I want to know about to start a restaurant in Mouritius based on rent or lease format . Wish to deliver naturable and tasty fresh food to people . Now i wish to know about the full procedures to start this . Hope a positive response from the authority as soon as possible. Regards . Jeril George

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  57. Nishi 07/27/2016 at 09:51

    When l applied in nouvembre 2015 they told me bank give Small business loan 150000 to start…l was applied as Victualler,,,so l was wait for registration certificate for medium enterprises development Authority now l have all the papier but when l go to bank they ask for Guaranty Land,,,,so l have no land to put Guaranty there no other solution,,,,is this facilities the Government is doing for us,,,is we are not Owner of a land,,,we can never get loan,,,

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  58. Anyebe Israel Chris 08/06/2016 at 07:20

    Its indeed my deeper pleasure to know abt SME bussiness opportunities in mauritius. pls to register or own one how can a foreigner queue into the incoperation to have one? what are the procedures n the cost? even charges for foreigner who intend to own SME in mauritius? Tnx a whole lots, will be glad to hear details frm your reputable office. Yours faithfuly ,

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  59. Altaf Ganaie 08/07/2016 at 13:15

    Need to know all the formalities for starting the trading business in Marutias.

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  60. waz 08/22/2016 at 11:31

    Hi nawsheen,first of all let me thank you for the wonderful job you are doing…thanks a lot for helping us to clear our mind about the procedures, with so many formalities we get really confuse and tired morally… well im starting my business of perfume…i wanted to get someone who will help me with all the procedure and the company setup… I need someone serious…can u advise me someone please…

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  61. ansuya rookmin 08/30/2016 at 17:30

    hi i am anusha. i work at super u as salegirl. i want to start my own business to open a indian garment shop. as i knw smeda is here to help me but i have a problem. i already have a loan can smeda help me.

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  62. Gustavo Massacristo 09/03/2016 at 09:02

    I want to start a small business of import clothes to Angola from Mauritius plz I need a business partner contact me at +244922871462. and export petroleum products from Angola to Mauritius! I have the license!

    Reply
  63. Laeticia 09/19/2016 at 08:40

    Hello i would like to open a fast food truck on beach and would like to know if am eligible because i dont work yet

    Reply
  64. Roseline Gallotti 11/13/2016 at 14:57

    Dear Sir or Mrs
    l would like to have an information about my house that l need to sale immediately because l have an instance of refunding money that l don’t have enough now.Can you indicates how is the most helpful things you can offer to me ?,otherwise my house can be grab very soon.
    Thank you for your understanding .
    Kinds Regards
    RG

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  65. RHul shelar 11/21/2016 at 12:54

    Hi I am Rahul shelar from Mumbai , looking for some business opportunities in Mauritius in field of construction n agro tourism, currently doing real estate development and civil consultation for road, bridges and buildings in Mumbai for govt n semi govt projects

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  66. medhaa Hurdoyal 11/25/2016 at 12:26

    Hello m’am am a housewife…my hubby n i wants 2 start a small business a snack..but we dnt knw how to start n what 2 do..n we need finance…please show us a way thank you.

    Reply
  67. pavan kumar 12/14/2016 at 09:26

    Dear nawsheen,

    greetings form india, I want to set up a small business related to food and bevarages, how much i need to spend on initial setup are there any banks which help in setiing up abusiness.

    Please guide in this regard.

    thanks

    pavan

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  68. Alok Naik 01/08/2017 at 15:48

    Hi Nswsheen, I am an Indian and I would like to start a small restaurant business in Mauritius will I be able to do it ?can you please help me with the procedures ?thank you

    Reply
  69. Ashok Gautam 01/12/2017 at 09:26

    I want to know following :
    (1) What business potential (items)exists there?
    (2) Any import substitution priorties for Mauritius Govt?
    ( 3) List of imports item wise which can be taken up for manufacturing there?
    Awaiting reply.
    Thanks & regards
    Ashok Gautam
    00 91 99205 98898
    84240 58898

    Reply
  70. Naushyne Atchia 01/12/2017 at 11:31

    I nawsheen am a housewife but my husband has just start doing aluminium work i know a bit about his work i want him invovle more in that buisness but money is not sufficient i want some idea how can i help him

    Reply
  71. Sarah Jafari 01/15/2017 at 22:21

    Hello, my name is Sarah, I live in Canada but with the desire to put a business in Mauritius.
    I would like to have more information about it.
    Please send me all tbe información I need.
    Thank you.
    Sarah.

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  72. stephan Rabaye 01/24/2017 at 16:41

    je suis dans la restauration pendant 13 ans jaurait aimait commencė mon propre buissness …..Grilled snack ……par example des pain poulet pain saucisse etc …..

    Reply
  73. Leena 01/27/2017 at 05:21

    Hi Nawsheen I’m a housewife who want to set up a little snack.Can you please advise me what are the procedures please.

    Regards
    Leena

    Reply
  74. Leena 01/27/2017 at 05:24

    Hi Nawsheen I’m Leena a housewife from Quatre Bornes who want to set up a little snack.Can you please advise me what are the procedures please.

    Regards
    Leena

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  75. Vijayanathan Desscann 04/02/2017 at 13:48

    Dear Sir/Madam
    I am living in England and my Brother lives in Mauritius.
    We want to combine our efforts to sell products such as home cinema projectors, car amplifiers and car speakers. We would like to start off with these products and hopefully build up towards a larger variety of products.
    Before we go ahead with these three products we would like to know what are the necessary formalities which will need to be met in order to ensure we have the rights to sell these products to retailers in Mauritius.

    Thankfully yours
    Mr V.Desscann

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  76. Usha 04/19/2017 at 13:51

    I want to sell my business.

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  77. Rahul 05/16/2017 at 07:30

    I am indian citizen.. i want to bring some musical instruments from india and sell in mauritius.. how can i do it?

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  78. Anwesh Boobun 05/19/2017 at 08:50

    Hi,i want to open a car wash cleaning I want more information about it can you send all the procedure needed on my e-mail I would really appreciated. Thanks

    Reply
  79. VKEVIN 05/24/2017 at 20:01

    I want to launch my own home-based business as i lived at poudre d’or village

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  80. Giovani 05/27/2017 at 17:43

    Je suis un petit contracteur de le domaine de la construction j’ai envie de créer un petit entreprise pour pouvoir m’épanouir vu que j’ai pris que de petit construction des petit maison mais sa ma pa réussi c pou sa que je veux créé un petit company cme je dois faire j’ai pa de budget…

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  81. rajendrasing patil 06/07/2017 at 09:18

    I have pvt ltd registered company at i india and 3 years income tax returns .Filed.can i get loan from Mauritius bank for maize flour and turmeric powder manufacturing business.at Mauritius land.?

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  82. margaret 07/05/2017 at 23:21

    Hi there
    wonder if you can help me
    am in the uk and want to make a second hand shop selling clothing etc online or in a ship in mauritius but i dont know what is needed in order to set this up

    please can you help me as soon as possible

    Reply
  83. Naved 07/27/2017 at 16:48

    I have chain of diagnostic centre wanna start centre kindly guide

    Reply
  84. anusha koylessur 11/27/2017 at 09:50

    Hello I’m a hairdresser i want open a salon what must I do can u help me hw should start thank u

    Reply
  85. Visham Conahye 12/07/2017 at 19:28

    Procedures to become a Promoter (building low budget houses)

    Reply
  86. Kishan... 01/08/2018 at 11:16

    Hi nawsheen i want to start an aluminium business.. Will SMEDA help me??

    Reply
  87. Satyam 01/22/2018 at 05:16

    Hi, am Satyam
    i want to build a hydroponic greenhouse but getting a problem can smeda help me i want a contact number

    Reply
  88. vanisha Ramjing 01/25/2018 at 12:02

    Dear Sir/ Madam , I am vanesha Ramjing from creve coeur. I want to start a small business as im a housewife. I am fade up stay at home
    i want to move on in life as life is not easy without money and i have a small baby of 2yrs. I want to open a small business like chantefrais. I need some advise and the right proceduce of it by the help of Smeda. Please give some help to set up my business. Thank you…

    Reply
  89. Devina Franklin 01/28/2018 at 21:41

    Hi I would like to do a business. I would like to start somewhere. But unfortunately i dont know how to start. I live in UK. I would like to help travel agency to get customer and get commission. Or import and export. May be i can send things to mauritius.
    Ok thank you. Let me know what can i do. Ok
    Devina

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  90. Syed 02/11/2018 at 13:14

    HI,
    My name is Syed . I am running ladies dress and dress material business in India and want to start selling in Mauritius online how can i do that.

    thanks

    Reply
  91. Mushiirah Emritte 02/27/2018 at 12:07

    Dear Sir/Madam
    I want to start a small business as a sole trader and I have fifty thousands rupees as capital. My aim is to sell indian woman clothes like churidar, kurtis, ect. Please contact me ASAP for me to have more information.

    Yours faithfully,
    Mushiirah Fakirchan

    Reply
  92. Vanessa 03/05/2018 at 07:25

    Bonjour ,j’suis Vanessa je veux faire mon propre business comme coiffeuse j’ai déjà remplie toute les formulaires à smeda cetais pas approuvé

    Reply
  93. Vanessa 03/05/2018 at 07:25

    Bonjour ,j’suis Vanessa je veux faire mon propre business comme coiffeuse j’ai déjà remplie toute les formulaires à smeda cetais pas approuvé

    Reply
  94. Jay 04/11/2018 at 12:20

    Can I contact for more information

    Reply
  95. sandhya 04/19/2018 at 06:41

    Hi Nawsheen
    Am sandhya hv experience in books only and want my own business now .i hv financial issues .what should i do

    Reply
  96. Shankar 05/03/2018 at 20:15

    Dear sir
    Here with I want to sell the sarees in maurtius nearly 400 pcs any one what’s to collect Indian sarees pls contact my mobile 58928628
    58928634

    Reply
  97. anna 05/23/2018 at 07:55

    Hello, I would like to do Table host. I need a permit and where I must go to have it?

    Reply
  98. Dominic Anderson 06/18/2018 at 19:27

    Good afternoon . My name is Dominic Anderson. I am a 23 year old ambitious African American from the United States . I would first like to say THANK YOU for all of the helpful information on developing the motherland of Africa . I really want to be a part of the process in helping change the economical standing of Africa . I am willing to help ANY country in Africa because I KNOW it will bring so many people an opportunity . I see a lot of opportunity in Mauritius . So my question is, if I brought 10,000-15000 USD over to Africa to start a business in agrifarming/food processing for exports, would that be enough capital? Realistically, what type of business would I be able to start with that amount of money?

    Reply
  99. Minusha 07/25/2018 at 12:54

    Hi Nawsheen,
    I want to know more about starting a business, I simply want to know what are the procedure to open a gas station in MRU

    Reply
  100. Deepah hauroo 08/22/2018 at 13:12

    Hello sir,madam…i would be very glad to apply in SMEDA……..i don’t know how to proceed…. pls i need an adviser…

    Reply
  101. Angel k 09/25/2018 at 08:49

    Hello.. i am currently looking for a place i want to open a shop.. may i know what i should do first .. work permit etc.. i don’t know anything about it what is the first procedure ? Thank you

    Reply
  102. Ati Raghoonanoun 10/04/2018 at 09:04

    Hi I am ati Raghoonanoun you have help Manny people to develop different types of businesses I have also interested please let me know how to get a chance.

    Reply
  103. Roukshaal J. 10/19/2018 at 11:00

    Hello dear , can you please guide me where I can get a business plan for bakery ( cakes only ) and hypodronic ( flowers ) ? I am searching in SMEDA but cannot find one.

    Reply
  104. Medhaa Devi Jokun 10/22/2018 at 11:54

    Hello i want to open a snack wat are the steps to b taken plz

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  105. Stephanie AH-SOON 11/15/2018 at 06:11

    Bonjour Monsieur
    J’ai veux me lancer dans la fabriquation des tikka poulet pour ensuite les vendre sur le marché local comme dans des superettes.
    J’aurais bien aimé que vous m’aidez à me réaliser.
    Merci bien
    Cordialement
    Stephanie

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  106. Nilesh Chooah 12/23/2018 at 17:53

    Hello .
    Actually i want to know what are the procedures to start a business like wholesale. I would to open a business bringing articles from china ,thailand ,india. Please if you could help me to start. Thank you very much.

    Reply
  107. Mohammad Iqbal 02/11/2019 at 04:11

    Hi
    I am from USA and as an IT Professional I want to do business in IT sector (Consulting, Software Development, E-Commerce, Support etc.) in Mauritius.
    Could you please guide me regarding policies and procedures and investment.
    Thanks

    Reply
  108. NATACHA LUFOR 02/19/2019 at 12:52

    Hi am a housewife i want to start a business babies clothes underwear and others items but how do the procedur

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  109. yeshna murugan 03/05/2019 at 08:06

    hi nawsheen. I am yeshna murugan from curepipe. I want to step up a business but I need a loan but what is the procedure for it..

    Reply
  110. Lakhranee foolchand 03/15/2019 at 16:42

    Hello I wand to start a business I want to import clothes from India and sell so I want to know what are the document which i need because i do not have any permit yet so i need help how to proceed. Thanks.

    Reply
  111. Valerie 04/26/2019 at 09:27

    Hi, i am thinking of opening a swimwear shop in partnership with a foreign factory. Do i need to get through smeda for this or i can directly register the business?
    Thks
    Val

    Reply
  112. Clive Van Niekerk 04/27/2019 at 17:51

    I want to start a plumbing and Built in cupboard business in Mauritius how does one find out the need such businesses in Mauritius and how does one start to put this process in motion?

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  113. Nedy cadapen 05/14/2019 at 14:00

    bonjour je mapelle nedy cadapen jai envie douvrir une petite enterprise comme planteur bein je c’est pas quel chemin je doit meux diriger ci vous pouvez maider .merci

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  114. Koosoom 05/17/2019 at 12:44

    Hi Nawsheen,
    I would like to have more information.I want to start an small business.

    Reply
  115. Natacha Lufor 05/20/2019 at 01:18

    Hi i want to start my own business at home but i have no money to start. Only my husband wk . So I decide to take a help with u .I want to sell sandals and others items. please help me. I don’t know how i can start help me please.

    Reply
  116. Arvin lufor 05/21/2019 at 09:59

    Am Arvin lufor so I want to start a business for my wife but I have no idea how to start because I have no money. I want your help .if I can get a loan with smeda please. My wife want to sell baby clothes , sandals for women,men,kids and others items. Pleace help me.

    Reply
  117. Natacha Lufor 05/22/2019 at 18:12

    Hi.i want to start my own business .So please help me how i can get a small loan and how i get a loan on my name. Because only my husband work .Please help me.

    Reply
  118. Preety 07/02/2019 at 11:20

    Hi madam,

    I want to open my own saloon and i don’t know how to proceed. i have finance problems. Am i eligible for it?

    Reply
  119. Dr. Taye Apata 07/06/2019 at 22:24

    Dear moderator, am a Nigerian entrepreneur desiring to setup business in Mauritius. Please I need guidance on my residence and occupation permit . incorporation and setup of business and how to secure property to house the business and our accommodation( me and family).
    Right to Operate personal and business bank account.
    Appreciating your quick response.
    Thanks

    Reply
  120. Sourya Koomar Beekharry 07/15/2019 at 21:39

    I am willing to start my own business… that is an idea that has been here si years now… but I am not being able to do do till date .. I am constantly having to work for my family…
    Please advise how can I start without instantly quitting my job…

    I really need a good advise…

    Thank you..

    Best regards,

    Koomar

    Reply
  121. Thasleem 07/26/2019 at 23:35

    Hi sir I’m from India I like start a wholesale shop in Mauritius what’s document need and procedure I want know ? How can I get visa everything I need know

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  122. Heeatun m a ali 08/01/2019 at 14:26

    How to register and benefits?
    I have a workshop that process bedlinens from raw fabrics.
    I am registered as import and export company.
    Looking foward how to sell my products on platforms.

    Watsapp number : 230 5 7643450

    Reply
  123. Preetam Naiko 09/20/2019 at 20:51

    Hi my name is preetam I want to start a business can you give me an idea how start

    Reply
  124. Syed Nishad Ahmed 09/27/2019 at 23:34

    Hi, I required a commercial place to start a business of garments with various aspects

    Reply
  125. sanjana 10/04/2019 at 15:34

    Hello Nawshee, first of all I thank you for helping people like us. I have a BRC with import and export written can you tell me if I need an import license and if I can imports garments or I require specific trade licence as I do not know if the customs will require same. Thanks

    Reply
  126. KHATIJAH 10/06/2019 at 09:30

    Hello can u help me pls I need money to start a small business

    Reply
  127. Seenauth krishnaduth 10/24/2019 at 11:21

    Hi i would like to start a new business of contract car rental can you please help me about the loan

    Reply
  128. Keshav ramdoss 01/09/2020 at 05:07

    I help your help plz i want to start my own business a small shop

    Reply
  129. Vanessa hurrydass 02/13/2020 at 06:54

    Hi mam am vanessa hurrydass from the time i got married i have been a housewife but now i want to stand on my feet. I want to help my education. Can u guide me about some small business that i can do at home. My husband is in critical financial state because of his illness. I want to help him. Please do help me

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  130. Anita 07/14/2020 at 06:27

    Dear Sir& Mme,
    My name is Anita Ogathoa I live in Roches Noires I would like to start briyani food business if you could help me what is the procedure and how I can start from step by step .

    Best Regards,
    Anita

    Reply
  131. Nish20 09/24/2021 at 08:16

    Hello,
    I want to open a general retailer shop at my place, how to proceed pls

    Reply
  132. Hello 06/10/2022 at 09:05

    Hi Nawsheen.
    I would please like to know the procedures for setting up a small tabagie.

    Reply
  133. Zaheer 09/16/2022 at 15:02

    Hi Nawsheen. I am presently trying to write up a business plan for my wife. The information you provided here has been of great help to me. If things go as planned, the business should be up and running as from next year. Thank you.

    Reply
  134. Karuna Coodye 11/06/2022 at 02:54

    Hi Nawsheen,
    I have a client who wants to start a business in farming most specifically in cow rearing. He wants to import cows from Pakistan and start on a small scale for the time being. Can you please advise how to proceed or assist in taking some of the opportunities available.
    Thank you

    Reply
  135. Jayanta Mondal 04/23/2023 at 10:10

    Hello I am Jayanta Mondal from India.
    I would like to open a leather products, designer garments, and Indian bamboo handcraft and all kind wooden furniture. so i need small place in a good location in Mauritius island
    Like a shop more than 12 sqm.
    Did any one guide me how much is the rent per month or per year for a shop like that a 12 sqm in a good location . I have a import export license of India , what is the procedure for that to can open that shop as a Indian citizen and also how much cost me the paper to be legal
    They is my email if some one can get back to me.

    Thank you

    Reply

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