Family Office Structuring
Choose between leveraging our shared institutional infrastructure (MFO) or building your own dedicated, licensed entity in Mauritius (SFO).
- Mauritius GBC / AC / Foundation setup
- Shared registered office address
- Professional MFO Council Members
- Standard Charter & By-laws drafted
- Corporate bank account assistance
- Outsourced accounting & compliance
- Dedicated staff or premises
- Dedicated GBC & Foundation setup
- FSC Family Office License support
- Dedicated local premises & staff setup
- Occupation Permits for key family members
- Bespoke corporate banking options
- In-house accounting infrastructure
- Maximum confidentiality & direct control
Shared Infrastructure
MFO Package
Leverage our existing Mauritius regulatory framework, saving significant setup time.
Ultimate Control
SFO Package
Retain direct, centralized control over your family's global investment decisions.
Cost Effective
MFO Package
Avoid the high overhead costs of hiring dedicated local staff and office space.
Bespoke Licensing
SFO Package
Operate under specific FSC exemptions or licenses tailored exactly to your family.
Separate family wealth from personal ownership
A properly established Mauritius wealth structure can help separate certain assets from direct personal ownership and create an additional layer of legal and governance protection.
Important Compliance Notice
Asset protection effectiveness depends heavily on timing, solvency, asset location, and applicable Mauritius or international laws. Structures should not be created to defeat existing creditors or legal obligations.
Strategic Goals
Potential Objectives
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Ring-fencing long-term family assets
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Reducing concentration of assets in personal ownership
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Continuity during incapacity or death
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Controlled beneficiary access
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Multi-jurisdictional estate planning
Family Governance
Clear roles, built to last
A structured framework prevents disputes, provides continuity during life transitions, and ensures the family wealth serves future generations seamlessly through Mauritius' robust legal ecosystem.
Role 01
Founder / Settlor
Establishes the structure and drafts the original objectives, charter, or trust deed.
Role 02
Council / Trustee
Fiduciaries who hold legal title and administer the foundation or trust assets.
Role 03
Protector / Enforcer
Provides critical oversight to ensure the Council or Trustee fulfills the family's goals.
Role 04
Beneficiaries
Receive distributions and benefits per the precise terms established by the Founder.
Role 05
Next Gen
Gradually integrated into the governance structure to ensure a smooth, prepared succession.
Why Mauritius
Why Mauritius for wealth structuring?
Robust Legislation
The Mauritius Trusts Act and Foundations Act provide flexible, modern, and legally tested frameworks for wealth preservation.
Regulated Ecosystem
An OECD "White List" jurisdiction ensuring a highly regulated, transparent, and internationally secure corporate-services ecosystem.
Foundation & Trust Options
Choose between dynamic succession and governance models—Foundations for civil law backgrounds, or Trusts for common law.
Private Trust Companies (PTC)
Advanced exemptions allow families to establish PTCs for sophisticated, deeply controlled family wealth structures.
Shariah-Compatible Structures
Both Conventional and Islamic structuring options are fully supported, widely utilized, and expertly accommodated.
Global Investment Hub
Positioned as the leading International Financial Centre (IFC) bridging family investments between Africa, Asia, and the rest of the world.
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Who Is This For
Built for families with a legacy to protect
"I own my companies and international investments personally today. What happens to everything if something happens to me?"
Entrepreneurs
Protect the continuity of privately owned operating companies and global commercial interests.
International Families
Coordinate and consolidate global wealth through a secure, well-regulated Mauritius hub.
Investors
Create long-term Foundation or Trust ownership structures for global investment portfolios.
Property Owners
Coordinate seamless succession of international real estate and dedicated property holding companies.
Family Offices
Establish an institutional, legally robust Mauritius framework for SFO or MFO operations.
Illustration
An example structure
Today
Founder personally owns global operating companies, investment accounts, international real estate, and liquid assets.
Restructure
Assets and corporate shares are legally transferred to appropriate Mauritius holding vehicles (e.g., a Global Business Company).
Target structure
Mauritius Foundation or Trust → Mauritius Holding Co (GBC) → Business A | Investment SPV | Property HoldCo | Liquid Portfolio → Family Beneficiaries
Illustration only. The exact ownership chain and licensing depend on asset classes, cross-border jurisdictions, and the tax residency of the founder and beneficiaries.
The Process
How SetupHero builds your structure
Discovery
Understand family dynamics, asset classes, cross-border jurisdictions, current ownership, succession goals, and tax residencies.
Structure Design
Determine whether a Mauritius Foundation, Trust, Foundation + HoldCo (GBC), or a bespoke Private Trust Company (PTC) is most appropriate.
Establishment
Coordinate legal drafting, collaborate with licensed Mauritius Management Companies for FSC/ROC approvals, establish underlying entities, and clear KYC.
Asset Transfer
Coordinate directly with your legal, tax, and banking professionals to securely transfer assets and company shares into the new structure.
Banking & Investments
Support the onboarding of your new Mauritius entities with global financial institutions, private banks, and wealth managers.
Ongoing Administration
Manage annual administration, statutory filings with the Mauritius ROC/FSC, and ongoing maintenance to keep the structure fully compliant.
End to End
Why SetupHero
Wealth Structuring
Mauritius Foundation and Trust design customized specifically for your family's future.
Corporate Structuring
Seamless incorporation of Global Business Companies (GBCs), Authorized Companies (ACs), and Private Trust Companies.
Global Banking
Expert banking and investment-account coordination with leading international and Mauritian institutions.
Tax Coordination
We work closely with cross-border tax advisers tailored to the founder's and beneficiaries' jurisdictions.
Succession Planning
Translate your long-term family objectives into a legally sound, durable succession framework.
Ongoing Administration
Coordinate annual FSC compliance, statutory accounting, and licensed professional providers in Mauritius.
Common questions
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Build a structure that lasts beyond one generation.
Whether you are protecting a family business, investment portfolio or international assets, we can help you design the appropriate Mauritius structure.