{"id":1008,"date":"2026-08-11T10:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setuphero.com\/mu\/?page_id=1008"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T09:24:52","slug":"residency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/setuphero.com\/mu\/residency\/","title":{"rendered":"Residency"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1008\" class=\"elementor elementor-1008\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c210b61 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c210b61\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-858c20c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"858c20c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n    SSM HERO WIDGET \u2014 MAURITIUS RESIDENCY PAGE (STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n<link rel=\"preload\" as=\"image\" href=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mauritius-Residency.webp\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    #ssm-hero-widget {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: var(--cream);\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        max-width: 100%;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        padding: 0rem 1rem 2rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        overflow-x: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { #ssm-hero-widget { padding: 1rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; 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We handle the complete process for Occupation Permits, Retirement Visas, and Tax Residency.\r\n                        <\/p>\r\n\r\n                       <div class=\"ssm-btn-group ssm-animate-fade\" style=\"animation-delay: 0.4s;\">\r\n                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"ssm-btn ssm-btn-primary sh-popup-trigger\">\r\n                                Get Started\r\n                                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M13.5 4.5 21 12m0 0-7.5 7.5M21 12H3\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <a href=\"#pricing\" class=\"ssm-btn ssm-btn-secondary\">\r\n                                Pricing\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- YouTube Video Panel 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class=\"ssm-heading\">One application. Relocation + residence.<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-benefits-grid\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Bento Card 1: Main Dark Feature (Spans 2 columns, 2 rows) -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-bento-card ssm-card-dark\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-card-dark-bg-glow\"><\/div>\r\n                <div style=\"position: relative; z-index: 10;\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-bento-icon-lg\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-passport\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-bento-title-lg\">Live in Mauritius<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-bento-desc-lg\">Secure a 10-Year Occupation Permit or Retirement Visa to legally live, work, and thrive in Mauritius.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-bento-footer-tag\">The core outcome<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Bento Card 2: Wide Light Card (Spans 2 columns, 1 row) -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-bento-card ssm-card-light-wide\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-bento-icon-md\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-invoice-dollar\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-bento-title-md\">Tax Efficiency<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-bento-desc-md\">Benefit from a favorable 15% standard rate, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax as a Mauritian tax resident.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Bento Card 3: Standard Light Card (Spans 1 column, 1 row) -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-bento-card ssm-card-light-standard\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-bento-icon-sm\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-earth-africa\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-bento-title-sm\">Global Business<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-bento-desc-sm\">Establish your local company with 100% foreign ownership and full operational control.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Bento Card 4: Gold Accent Card (Spans 1 column, 1 row) -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-bento-card ssm-card-gold\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-bento-icon-sm\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-roof\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-bento-title-sm\">Bring Your Family<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-bento-desc-sm\">Easily sponsor your spouse, children, and parents to join you with dependent visas.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c14a5ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c14a5ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     SSM HOW THE ROUTE WORKS SECTION \u2014 MAURITIUS RESIDENCY (STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-timeline-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 6rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-timeline-wrap { padding: 6rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-timeline-wrap { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-timeline-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-timeline-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-timeline-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-timeline-wrap .ssm-container {\r\n        max-width: 1280px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-timeline-wrap .ssm-section-header {\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        margin-bottom: 5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-timeline-wrap .ssm-eyebrow {\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-timeline-wrap .ssm-heading {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5vw + 1.6rem, 2.75rem);\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n        line-height: 1.15;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* TIMELINE GRID LAYOUT *\/\r\n    .ssm-timeline-grid {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 3.5rem;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) {\r\n        .ssm-timeline-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n            gap: 3rem 2rem;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-timeline-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);\r\n            gap: 1.5rem;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        \/* Connected horizontal background line on desktop *\/\r\n        .ssm-timeline-grid::before {\r\n            content: '';\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top: 32px;\r\n            left: 8%;\r\n            right: 8%;\r\n            height: 1px;\r\n            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(197,157,81,0.5), transparent);\r\n            z-index: 1;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-timeline-step {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        z-index: 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Step Badge Variations *\/\r\n    .ssm-step-badge {\r\n        width: 64px;\r\n        height: 64px;\r\n        border-radius: 50%;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        font-size: 1.125rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\r\n        transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-step-step:hover .ssm-step-badge {\r\n        transform: scale(1.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Variant Styles for Badges *\/\r\n    .ssm-badge-gold {\r\n        background-color: var(--gold);\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.4);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-badge-dark {\r\n        background-color: var(--ink);\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        border: 2px solid var(--gold);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-badge-light {\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        border: 2px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.4);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-step-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 1rem;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.3;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) {\r\n        .ssm-step-title { font-size: 1.05rem; }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-step-desc {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        padding: 0 0.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ssm-timeline-wrap\" id=\"how-it-works\">\r\n    <div class=\"ssm-container\">\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ssm-section-header\">\r\n            <p class=\"ssm-eyebrow\">THE ROUTE<\/p>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ssm-heading\">How Mauritius Residency works<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-timeline-grid\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Step 01 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-timeline-step\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-step-badge ssm-badge-gold\">01<\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-step-title\">Select residency pathway<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-step-desc\">Choose between Investor, Professional, Self-Employed, or Retired Non-Citizen routes.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Step 02 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-timeline-step\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-step-badge ssm-badge-dark\">02<\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-step-title\">Document & EDB file prep<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-step-desc\">We compile your business plan, police clearance, and official Economic Development Board file.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Step 03 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-timeline-step\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-step-badge ssm-badge-light\">03<\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-step-title\">Submit via EDB Portal<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-step-desc\">Your application is submitted through the official Mauritius EDB portal for approval in principle.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Step 04 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-timeline-step\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-step-badge ssm-badge-light\">04<\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-step-title\">Medical check in Mauritius<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-step-desc\">Arrive in Mauritius to complete required medical screening and biometric verification.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Step 05 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-timeline-step\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-step-badge ssm-badge-gold\">05<\/div>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-step-title\">Receive Occupation Permit<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-step-desc\">Collect your official 10-year Occupation Permit and begin your new life in Mauritius.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2458e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f2458e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     SSM WHO IS THIS FOR SECTION \u2014 MAURITIUS RESIDENCY (STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-ideal-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: var(--cream);\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 6rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-ideal-wrap { padding: 6rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-ideal-wrap { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-ideal-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-ideal-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-ideal-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-ideal-wrap .ssm-container {\r\n        max-width: 1280px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-ideal-wrap .ssm-section-header {\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        margin-bottom: 3.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-ideal-wrap .ssm-eyebrow {\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-ideal-wrap .ssm-heading {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5vw + 1.6rem, 2.75rem);\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n        line-height: 1.15;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-ideal-wrap .ssm-subtitle {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.5vw + 0.85rem, 1.1rem);\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        max-width: 42rem;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* GRID LAYOUT *\/\r\n    .ssm-ideal-grid {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) {\r\n        .ssm-ideal-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-ideal-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* PHOTO CARD STYLING *\/\r\n    .ssm-photo-card {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n        border-radius: 24px;\r\n        height: 288px;\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.15);\r\n        transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-photo-card:hover {\r\n        box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.2);\r\n        transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-photo-card img {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        height: 100%;\r\n        object-fit: cover;\r\n        display: block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-photo-overlay {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        inset: 0;\r\n        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.8) 100%);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-photo-content {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        bottom: 0;\r\n        left: 0;\r\n        right: 0;\r\n        padding: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-photo-icon {\r\n        width: 40px;\r\n        height: 40px;\r\n        background-color: rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.9);\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-photo-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-photo-desc {\r\n        color: #d1d5db;\r\n        font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.5;\r\n        font-weight: 300;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Span 2 columns on large screens for global entrepreneurs card *\/\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-span-2 {\r\n            grid-column: span 2;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* NOTICE BOX *\/\r\n    .ssm-notice-box {\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.2);\r\n        border-radius: 16px;\r\n        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;\r\n        margin-top: 1.5rem;\r\n        max-width: 48rem;\r\n        margin-left: auto;\r\n        margin-right: auto;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-notice-text {\r\n        font-size: 0.8125rem;\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        gap: 0.5rem;\r\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-notice-text i {\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ssm-ideal-wrap\" id=\"ideal-client\">\r\n    <div class=\"ssm-container\">\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ssm-section-header\">\r\n            <p class=\"ssm-eyebrow\">WHO IS THIS FOR<\/p>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ssm-heading\">Is Mauritius Residency right for you?<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"ssm-subtitle\">This route is built for investors, entrepreneurs, retirees, and remote professionals seeking a tax-efficient, high-quality lifestyle base in Mauritius.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-ideal-grid\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- Card 1: Self-Employed & Consultants -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-photo-card\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/11.webp\" alt=\"Self-employed consultant working in Mauritius\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-content\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-photo-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-tie\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-photo-title\">Self-Employed Consultants<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-photo-desc\">Independent professionals and advisors seeking a 10-year Self-Employed Permit.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Card 2: Online Business Owners & Nomads -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-photo-card\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5.webp\" alt=\"Digital entrepreneur working remotely in Mauritius\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-content\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-photo-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-laptop\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-photo-title\">Online Business Owners<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-photo-desc\">Digital founders managing e-commerce, SaaS, and global remote ventures.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Card 3: Retired Non-Citizens -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-photo-card\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/22-1.webp\" alt=\"Retired couple enjoying lifestyle in Mauritius\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-content\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-photo-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-umbrella-beach\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-photo-title\">Retired Non-Citizens<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-photo-desc\">Individuals aged 50+ relocating under the 10-year renewable Residence Permit for retirees.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Card 4: Investors & Global Entrepreneurs (Spans 2 columns on desktop) -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-photo-card ssm-span-2\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/33-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Investor planning business expansion in Mauritius\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-content\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-photo-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chart-line\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-photo-title\">Investors & Business Founders<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-photo-desc\">Entrepreneurs establishing local or global business entities under the 10-Year Investor Occupation Permit.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Card 5: High-Net-Worth Families -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-photo-card\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/44-1.webp\" alt=\"Family relocating to Mauritius\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-photo-content\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-photo-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-roof\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-photo-title\">Relocating Families<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-photo-desc\">Families seeking safe living, top international schools, and tax residency in a tropical destination.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-notice-box\">\r\n            <p class=\"ssm-notice-text\">\r\n                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>\r\n                SetupHero pre-screens all applicant profiles against Economic Development Board (EDB) eligibility criteria before proceeding.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1318c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a1318c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     SSM WHY MAURITIUS SECTION \u2014 MAURITIUS RESIDENCY (STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-why-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 6rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-why-wrap { padding: 6rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-why-wrap { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-why-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-why-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-wrap .ssm-container {\r\n        max-width: 1280px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* GRID LAYOUT *\/\r\n    .ssm-why-grid {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 3.5rem;\r\n        align-items: start;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-why-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);\r\n            gap: 4rem;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* LEFT STICKY COLUMN *\/\r\n    .ssm-why-sticky-col {\r\n        grid-column: span 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-why-sticky-col {\r\n            position: sticky;\r\n            top: 6rem;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-eyebrow {\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-heading {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5vw + 1.6rem, 2.75rem);\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n        line-height: 1.15;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-desc {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* RIGHT LIST COLUMN *\/\r\n    .ssm-why-list-col {\r\n        grid-column: span 3;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-row {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: flex-start;\r\n        gap: 1.5rem;\r\n        padding: 1.75rem 0;\r\n        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-row:last-child {\r\n        border-bottom: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-num {\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-weight: 900;\r\n        font-size: 1.5rem;\r\n        width: 2.5rem;\r\n        flex-shrink: 0;\r\n        line-height: 1;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-content-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 1.125rem;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.35rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-why-content-desc {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ssm-why-wrap\" id=\"why-mauritius\">\r\n    <div class=\"ssm-container\">\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ssm-why-grid\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Left Sticky Column -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-why-sticky-col\">\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-why-eyebrow\">WHY MAURITIUS<\/p>\r\n                <h2 class=\"ssm-why-heading\">Why Mauritius for your business and residence<\/h2>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-why-desc\">Mauritius combines a globally respected financial ecosystem with an attractive tax structure, political stability, and an enviable tropical lifestyle.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Right Divided List Column -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-why-list-col\">\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Row 01 -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-why-row\">\r\n                    <span class=\"ssm-why-num\">01<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"ssm-why-content-title\">100% Foreign Ownership<\/h3>\r\n                        <p class=\"ssm-why-content-desc\">International investors and entrepreneurs retain full 100% ownership of their entities without requiring local shareholders or partners.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Row 02 -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-why-row\">\r\n                    <span class=\"ssm-why-num\">02<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"ssm-why-content-title\">Strategic Gateway & DTAAs<\/h3>\r\n                        <p class=\"ssm-why-content-desc\">Positioned at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe, Mauritius boasts an extensive network of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Row 03 -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-why-row\">\r\n                    <span class=\"ssm-why-num\">03<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"ssm-why-content-title\">Favorable Tax Framework<\/h3>\r\n                        <p class=\"ssm-why-content-desc\">Enjoy a flat 15% corporate and personal tax rate, partial tax exemptions, 0% capital gains tax, and zero inheritance or dividend taxes.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Row 04 -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-why-row\">\r\n                    <span class=\"ssm-why-num\">04<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"ssm-why-content-title\">10-Year Occupation Permits<\/h3>\r\n                        <p class=\"ssm-why-content-desc\">Secure long-term 10-year residency permits for Investors, Professionals, Self-Employed individuals, and Retirees, convertible to 20-year Permanent Residency.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Row 05 -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-why-row\">\r\n                    <span class=\"ssm-why-num\">05<\/span>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"ssm-why-content-title\">High Quality of Life & Safety<\/h3>\r\n                        <p class=\"ssm-why-content-desc\">Experience a safe, peaceful environment with top-tier international schooling, excellent medical care, and a vibrant multicultural community.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6c910 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3c6c910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     SSM PACKAGES SECTION \u2014 MAURITIUS RESIDENCY (STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-packages-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: var(--cream);\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 6rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-packages-wrap { padding: 6rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-packages-wrap { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-packages-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-packages-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-packages-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-packages-wrap .ssm-container {\r\n        max-width: 1024px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-packages-wrap .ssm-section-header {\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        margin-bottom: 3.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-packages-wrap .ssm-eyebrow {\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-packages-wrap .ssm-heading {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5vw + 1.6rem, 2.75rem);\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n        line-height: 1.15;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-packages-wrap .ssm-subtitle {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.5vw + 0.85rem, 1.1rem);\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        max-width: 38rem;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* CURRENCY SWITCHER *\/\r\n    .ssm-currency-bar {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        gap: 0.75rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-tooltip-wrapper {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        display: inline-flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-tooltip-icon {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 1rem;\r\n        cursor: help;\r\n        transition: color 0.2s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-tooltip-icon:hover {\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-tooltip-box {\r\n        display: none;\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        bottom: calc(100% + 12px);\r\n        left: 50%;\r\n        transform: translateX(-50%);\r\n        width: 16rem;\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n        background-color: var(--ink);\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        line-height: 1.5;\r\n        z-index: 20;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-tooltip-wrapper:hover .ssm-tooltip-box {\r\n        display: block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-select-wrap {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        display: inline-flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-currency-select {\r\n        appearance: none;\r\n        padding: 0.75rem 2.75rem 0.75rem 1.25rem;\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\r\n        font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        cursor: pointer;\r\n        outline: none;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\r\n        transition: all 0.2s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-currency-select:hover {\r\n        border-color: #9ca3af;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-currency-select:focus {\r\n        border-color: var(--gold);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.25);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-select-wrap i {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        right: 1rem;\r\n        top: 50%;\r\n        transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n        font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        pointer-events: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* PACKAGES GRID *\/\r\n    .ssm-packages-grid {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 2rem;\r\n        align-items: stretch;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-packages-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-package-card {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        border-radius: 28px;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n        transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-package-card:hover {\r\n        box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.18);\r\n        transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Standard Card (Package 1) *\/\r\n    .ssm-package-card.ssm-card-standard {\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.15);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Featured Dark Card (Package 2) 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class=\"ssm-tooltip-wrapper\">\r\n                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info ssm-tooltip-icon\"><\/i>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-tooltip-box\">\r\n                    Prices are approximate conversions. Final invoices are issued in USD or MUR.\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-select-wrap\">\r\n                <select id=\"ssm-currency-switcher\" class=\"ssm-currency-select\">\r\n                    <option value=\"USD\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 USD<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"MUR\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfa MUR<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Packages Grid -->\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-packages-grid\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- Package 1: 1 Permit -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-package-card ssm-card-standard\" id=\"package-1\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-card-inner\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-pkg-top-row\">\r\n                        <span class=\"ssm-pkg-badge-label\">1 Permit<\/span>\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-pkg-icon-box\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-user\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-pkg-title\">Mauritius Company + 1 Occupation Permit<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-pkg-price-row\">\r\n                        <span class=\"ssm-pkg-price-amount\"><span class=\"ssm-cur-symbol\">USD<\/span> <span class=\"ssm-price-val\" data-usd=\"8100\">8,100<\/span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <ul class=\"ssm-pkg-features-list\">\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Mauritius company incorporation & licensing<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Corporate name reservation<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Official incorporation documents<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Registered office address & administration<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) tax registration<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> 1 Occupation Permit application (Investor\/Professional)<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Economic Development Board (EDB) file submission<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Medical screening & biometric coordination assistance<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Dedicated client account management & ongoing support<\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"ssm-pkg-btn ssm-btn-outline sh-popup-trigger\">Get Started<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Package 2: 2 Permits (Featured) -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-package-card ssm-card-featured\" id=\"package-2\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-card-glow\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-card-inner\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-pkg-top-row\">\r\n                        <span class=\"ssm-pkg-badge-label\">2 Permits<\/span>\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-pkg-icon-box\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--gold);\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-users\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-pkg-title\">Mauritius Company + 2 Occupation Permits<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-pkg-price-row\">\r\n                        <span class=\"ssm-pkg-price-amount\"><span class=\"ssm-cur-symbol\">USD<\/span> <span class=\"ssm-price-val\" data-usd=\"9400\">9,400<\/span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <ul class=\"ssm-pkg-features-list\">\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Everything included in the 1 Permit package<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> 2 complete Occupation Permit applications<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Dual EDB file preparation and submission<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Combined medical and biometric processing<\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"ssm-pkg-feature-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Priority processing & dedicated corporate support<\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"ssm-pkg-btn ssm-btn-solid-gold sh-popup-trigger\">Get Started<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Disclaimer Box -->\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-pricing-disclaimer\">\r\n            <strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> The above are model prices. Actual and custom quotes will be provided after a case review.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"ssm-packages-footer-note\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i> Government approvals, immigration clearances, and bank account onboarding remain subject to the Economic Development Board (EDB), MRA, and respective institutions.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(function () {\r\n    const RATES = {\r\n        USD: { symbol: 'USD', rate: 1 },\r\n        MUR: { symbol: 'MUR', rate: 46.5 }\r\n    };\r\n\r\n    const switcher = document.getElementById('ssm-currency-switcher');\r\n    if (!switcher) return;\r\n\r\n    function formatNumber(n) {\r\n        return new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', { maximumFractionDigits: 0 }).format(Math.round(n));\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    function updatePrices(currency) {\r\n        const cfg = RATES[currency] || RATES.USD;\r\n        const section = document.getElementById('packages');\r\n        if (!section) return;\r\n\r\n        section.querySelectorAll('.ssm-cur-symbol').forEach(function (el) {\r\n            el.textContent = cfg.symbol;\r\n        });\r\n        section.querySelectorAll('.ssm-price-val').forEach(function (el) {\r\n            const usd = parseFloat(el.getAttribute('data-usd'));\r\n            el.textContent = formatNumber(usd * cfg.rate);\r\n        });\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    switcher.addEventListener('change', function () {\r\n        updatePrices(this.value);\r\n    });\r\n\r\n    updatePrices(switcher.value);\r\n})();\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d484e18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d484e18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================================\r\n     SETUPHERO \u2014 YOUTUBE \/ VIDEO LIBRARY (Standalone Elementor HTML Widget)\r\n     No Tailwind. 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#d1d5db;\r\n        font-size: 0.65rem;\r\n        font-weight: 500;\r\n        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) {\r\n        .ssm-tf-badge-gray {\r\n            padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;\r\n            border-radius: 8px;\r\n            font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ssm-tax-wrap\" id=\"tax\">\r\n    <div class=\"ssm-container\">\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ssm-tax-grid\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Left Column: Content & Grid -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-tax-content-col\">\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"ssm-tax-tag\">\r\n                    <span class=\"ssm-tax-tag-text\">TAX POSITIONING<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <h2 class=\"ssm-tax-heading\">\r\n                    A highly attractive tax jurisdiction\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                \r\n                <p class=\"ssm-tax-desc\">\r\n                    By obtaining Mauritius Residency, individuals and businesses can access one of the most favorable tax environments in the world, governed by transparent regulations and extensive Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Feature Grid (2x2) -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-tax-feature-grid\">\r\n                    \r\n                    <!-- Feature 1 -->\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-tax-feature-card\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-tax-feature-icon\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-percent\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <h4 class=\"ssm-tax-feature-title\">15% Standard Rate<\/h4>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-tax-feature-text\">Harmonized 15% flat rate for both corporate and personal income tax.<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Feature 2 -->\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-tax-feature-card\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-tax-feature-icon\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-trend-up\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <h4 class=\"ssm-tax-feature-title\">0% Capital Gains<\/h4>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-tax-feature-text\">No capital gains tax on the sale of assets or shares in Mauritius.<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Feature 3 -->\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-tax-feature-card\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-tax-feature-icon\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-holding-dollar\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <h4 class=\"ssm-tax-feature-title\">No Inheritance Tax<\/h4>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-tax-feature-text\">Zero wealth, estate, or inheritance taxes applied to Mauritian residents.<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Feature 4 -->\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-tax-feature-card\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-tax-feature-icon\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-globe\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <h4 class=\"ssm-tax-feature-title\">Extensive DTAAs<\/h4>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-tax-feature-text\">Leverage a network of 40+ Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements globally.<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Right Column: Image & Floating Card -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-tax-image-col\">\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"ssm-tax-main-img-wrap\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_xgoxc3xgoxc3xgox.webp\" \r\n                         alt=\"Mauritius tax advisory and structuring\" \r\n                         loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Floating Info Card -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-tax-floating-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-tf-header\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-tf-icon\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <h3 class=\"ssm-tf-title\">Tax Residency Status<\/h3>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-tf-subtitle\">Tax Resident Certificate (TRC) Eligibility<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-tf-badges\">\r\n                        <span class=\"ssm-tf-badge-gold\">Flat 15% Tax<\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"ssm-tf-badge-gray\">No Capital Gains<\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"ssm-tf-badge-gray\">MRA Regulated<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8f3696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d8f3696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     SSM PROCESS SECTION \u2014 MAURITIUS RESIDENCY (STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-process-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 6rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-process-wrap { padding: 6rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-process-wrap { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-process-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-process-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-process-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-process-wrap .ssm-container {\r\n        max-width: 1280px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-process-wrap .ssm-section-header {\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        margin-bottom: 4rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-process-wrap .ssm-eyebrow {\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-process-wrap .ssm-heading {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5vw + 1.6rem, 2.75rem);\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n        line-height: 1.15;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* GRID LAYOUT *\/\r\n    .ssm-process-grid {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) {\r\n        .ssm-process-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-process-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* CARD STYLING *\/\r\n    .ssm-process-card {\r\n        border-radius: 20px;\r\n        padding: 2rem;\r\n        transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        justify-content: flex-start;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-process-card:hover {\r\n        box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.15);\r\n        transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Cream Card Variation *\/\r\n    .ssm-card-cream {\r\n        background-color: var(--cream);\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.15);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Dark Card Variation (Step 02 Featured) *\/\r\n    .ssm-card-dark-proc {\r\n        background-color: var(--ink);\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.35);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-proc-num {\r\n        display: inline-flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        width: 36px;\r\n        height: 36px;\r\n        border-radius: 10px;\r\n        background-color: var(--gold);\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-weight: 900;\r\n        font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-proc-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 1.125rem;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.3;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-card-dark-proc .ssm-proc-title {\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-proc-desc {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-card-dark-proc .ssm-proc-desc {\r\n        color: #d1d5db;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ssm-process-wrap\" id=\"process\">\r\n    <div class=\"ssm-container\">\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ssm-section-header\">\r\n            <p class=\"ssm-eyebrow\">THE PROCESS<\/p>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ssm-heading\">How your application moves forward<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-process-grid\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Step 01 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-process-card ssm-card-cream\">\r\n                <span class=\"ssm-proc-num\">01<\/span>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-proc-title\">Eligibility & Route Strategy<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-proc-desc\">20 minutes. Evaluate your goals against EDB options: Investor, Professional, Self-Employed, or Retired Non-Citizen.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Step 02 (Featured Dark Card) -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-process-card ssm-card-dark-proc\">\r\n                <span class=\"ssm-proc-num\">02<\/span>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-proc-title\">KYC & Document File Prep<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-proc-desc\">Collect and verify passports, police clearances, financial proof, and official EDB application documents.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Step 03 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-process-card ssm-card-cream\">\r\n                <span class=\"ssm-proc-num\">03<\/span>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-proc-title\">Company Setup & EDB Submission<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-proc-desc\">Incorporate your Mauritius entity (if applicable) and formally submit your permit file via the EDB portal.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Step 04 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-process-card ssm-card-cream\">\r\n                <span class=\"ssm-proc-num\">04<\/span>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-proc-title\">Approval in Principle<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-proc-desc\">Receive your official Letter of Approval in Principle directly from the Economic Development Board of Mauritius.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Step 05 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-process-card ssm-card-cream\">\r\n                <span class=\"ssm-proc-num\">05<\/span>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-proc-title\">Medical Check & Biometrics<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-proc-desc\">Arrive in Mauritius to complete required medical screening and biometric verification at the immigration office.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Step 06 -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-process-card ssm-card-cream\">\r\n                <span class=\"ssm-proc-num\">06<\/span>\r\n                <h3 class=\"ssm-proc-title\">Permit Issuance & Banking<\/h3>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-proc-desc\">Collect your 10-year Occupation Permit, set up multi-currency corporate banking, and establish your tax residency.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea86b04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ea86b04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     SSM RESIDENCE LIFESTYLE SECTION \u2014 MAURITIUS RESIDENCY (STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-life-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: var(--cream);\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 4rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-life-wrap { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-life-wrap { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-life-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-life-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-wrap .ssm-container {\r\n        max-width: 1150px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-wrap .ssm-section-header {\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        margin-bottom: 3rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-wrap .ssm-section-header { margin-bottom: 4rem; }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-wrap .ssm-eyebrow {\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-wrap .ssm-heading {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5vw + 1.6rem, 2.75rem);\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n        line-height: 1.15;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-wrap .ssm-subtitle {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.5vw + 0.85rem, 1.1rem);\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        max-width: 42rem;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* GRID LAYOUT *\/\r\n    .ssm-life-grid {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* CARD STYLING *\/\r\n    .ssm-life-card {\r\n        border-radius: 24px;\r\n        transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-card { border-radius: 28px; }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-card:hover {\r\n        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.18);\r\n        transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Featured Dark Card (Spans 2 columns on desktop) *\/\r\n    .ssm-life-featured {\r\n        background-color: var(--ink);\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n        min-height: 380px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        justify-content: flex-end;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-featured {\r\n            grid-column: span 2;\r\n            min-height: 450px;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-bg-wrapper {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        inset: 0;\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        height: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-bg-wrapper img {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        height: 100%;\r\n        object-fit: cover;\r\n        transition: transform 0.7s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-featured:hover .ssm-life-bg-wrapper img {\r\n        transform: scale(1.05);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-gradient-overlay {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        inset: 0;\r\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--ink) 0%, rgba(27,27,27,0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-content {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        z-index: 10;\r\n        padding: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-content { padding: 3rem; }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-icon-box {\r\n        width: 48px;\r\n        height: 48px;\r\n        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);\r\n        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\r\n        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.3);\r\n        border-radius: 14px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        font-size: 1.125rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-icon-box {\r\n            width: 56px;\r\n            height: 56px;\r\n            border-radius: 16px;\r\n            font-size: 1.25rem;\r\n            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 1.5rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-title { font-size: 1.875rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-desc {\r\n        color: #d1d5db;\r\n        font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 300;\r\n        max-width: 28rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-desc { font-size: 1rem; }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Stacked Right Column *\/\r\n    .ssm-life-stack {\r\n        grid-column: span 1;\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-small-card {\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.15);\r\n        border-radius: 24px;\r\n        padding: 1.5rem;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        gap: 1rem;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-small-card {\r\n            border-radius: 28px;\r\n            padding: 1.75rem;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-small-icon {\r\n        width: 44px;\r\n        height: 44px;\r\n        background-color: rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.1);\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        font-size: 1rem;\r\n        flex-shrink: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-small-icon {\r\n            width: 48px;\r\n            height: 48px;\r\n            border-radius: 14px;\r\n            font-size: 1.125rem;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-small-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 1.125rem;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-small-title { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-life-small-desc {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 0.8125rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-life-small-desc { font-size: 0.875rem; }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ssm-life-wrap\" id=\"lifestyle\">\r\n    <div class=\"ssm-container\">\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ssm-section-header\">\r\n            <p class=\"ssm-eyebrow\">LIFE IN MAURITIUS<\/p>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ssm-heading\">Build your business from Mauritius<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"ssm-subtitle\">Establish your corporate base in a premier economic hub while enjoying world-class infrastructure, an unmatched tropical lifestyle, and global connectivity.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-life-grid\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Featured Mauritius Coastal Card -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-life-card ssm-life-featured\">\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-life-bg-wrapper\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4wo0u24wo0u24wo0-scaled.webp\" \r\n                         alt=\"Mauritius Coastal Lifestyle\" \r\n                         loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-life-gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-life-content\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-life-icon-box\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-sailboat\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-life-title\">The North (Grand Baie)<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-life-desc\">\r\n                        A vibrant coastal metropolis offering exceptional commercial infrastructure, luxury estate living, and a dynamic international expatriate community.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Stacked Regional Cards -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-life-stack\">\r\n                \r\n                <!-- Ebene & Port Louis Card -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-life-card ssm-life-small-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-life-small-icon\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-city\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"ssm-life-small-title\">Ebene & Port Louis<\/h3>\r\n                        <p class=\"ssm-life-small-desc\">The strategic financial and political capital of Mauritius, combining premier corporate infrastructure with a thriving business ecosystem.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- West Coast Card -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-life-card ssm-life-small-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-life-small-icon\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-mountain-sun\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"ssm-life-small-title\">The West (Tamarin)<\/h3>\r\n                        <p class=\"ssm-life-small-desc\">A relaxed, nature-rich environment offering stunning coastal living, outdoor adventures, and exclusive residential estates.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a34ef49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a34ef49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================================\r\n     SETUPHERO \u2014 STATS BAND (Standalone Elementor HTML Widget)\r\n     UPDATED FOR MAURITIUS RESIDENCY\r\n============================================================ -->\r\n\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .sh-stats-section,\r\n  .sh-stats-section * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sh-stats-section {\r\n    background-color: #1B1B1B;\r\n    padding: 64px 24px;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sh-stats-container {\r\n    max-width: 1280px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sh-stats-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n    gap: 32px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n    .sh-stats-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sh-stats-item {\r\n    padding-left: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sh-stats-item--border {\r\n    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* On mobile (2-column grid) only show border from 3rd item onward would be\r\n     awkward, so we hide borders below desktop to match original responsive\r\n     behavior (border-l only meaningfully applies in the 4-col row) *\/\r\n  @media (max-width: 1023px) {\r\n    .sh-stats-item--border {\r\n      border-left: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sh-stats-number {\r\n    font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    font-size: 48px;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sh-stats-number span {\r\n    color: #C59D51;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sh-stats-label {\r\n    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"sh-stats-section\" id=\"stats\">\r\n  <div class=\"sh-stats-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"sh-stats-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"sh-stats-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"sh-stats-number\">10<span>Yrs<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sh-stats-label\">Permit Validity<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"sh-stats-item sh-stats-item--border\">\r\n        <div class=\"sh-stats-number\">15<span>%<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sh-stats-label\">Standard Tax Rate<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"sh-stats-item sh-stats-item--border\">\r\n        <div class=\"sh-stats-number\">100<span>%<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sh-stats-label\">Foreign Ownership<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"sh-stats-item sh-stats-item--border\">\r\n        <div class=\"sh-stats-number\">0<span>%<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sh-stats-label\">Capital Gains Tax<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3598690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3598690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     SSM FAMILY SECTION \u2014 MAURITIUS RESIDENCY (STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-family-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: #FAF9F6;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 6rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.1);\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-family-wrap { padding: 6rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-family-wrap { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-family-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-family-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-family-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-family-wrap .ssm-container {\r\n        max-width: 1280px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        z-index: 10;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* GRID LAYOUT *\/\r\n    .ssm-family-grid {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 4rem;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-family-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n            gap: 3rem;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* LEFT COLUMN: Content & Features *\/\r\n    .ssm-family-content-col {\r\n        order: 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-family-content-col {\r\n            order: 1;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-family-eyebrow {\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-family-heading {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5vw + 1.8rem, 3rem);\r\n        font-weight: 900;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n        line-height: 1.15;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-family-desc {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 1rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        margin-bottom: 3rem;\r\n        max-width: 32rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Vertical Feature List *\/\r\n    .ssm-family-features-stack {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        gap: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-fam-feature-item {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: flex-start;\r\n        gap: 1.25rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-fam-feature-icon {\r\n        width: 56px;\r\n        height: 56px;\r\n        border-radius: 16px;\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        border: 1px solid #f3f4f6;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        font-size: 1.25rem;\r\n        flex-shrink: 0;\r\n        transition: transform 0.2s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-fam-feature-item:hover .ssm-fam-feature-icon {\r\n        transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-fam-feature-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        font-size: 1.125rem;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-fam-feature-text {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        max-width: 24rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* RIGHT COLUMN: Image Area *\/\r\n    .ssm-family-image-col {\r\n        order: 1;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        padding-bottom: 2rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-family-image-col {\r\n            order: 2;\r\n            padding-bottom: 0;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-family-main-img-wrap {\r\n        border-radius: 32px;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\r\n        border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-family-main-img-wrap img {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        height: auto;\r\n        display: block;\r\n        aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 3;\r\n        object-fit: cover;\r\n        object-position: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-family-main-img-wrap img {\r\n            aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Floating Badge *\/\r\n    .ssm-family-floating-badge {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        bottom: 1.5rem;\r\n        left: 1.5rem;\r\n        right: 1.5rem;\r\n        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);\r\n        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\r\n        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\r\n        border: 1px solid #f3f4f6;\r\n        border-radius: 16px;\r\n        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        gap: 1rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) {\r\n        .ssm-family-floating-badge {\r\n            bottom: 2rem;\r\n            left: auto;\r\n            right: 2rem;\r\n            max-width: 320px;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-ffb-icon {\r\n        width: 40px;\r\n        height: 40px;\r\n        border-radius: 50%;\r\n        background-color: #dcfce7;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        color: #16a34a;\r\n        font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n        flex-shrink: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-ffb-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-ffb-subtitle {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Background glow decorator *\/\r\n    .ssm-family-bg-glow {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        z-index: -1;\r\n        top: 50%;\r\n        left: 50%;\r\n        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        height: 100%;\r\n        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);\r\n        pointer-events: none;\r\n        transform-origin: center;\r\n        scale: 1.5;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ssm-family-wrap\" id=\"family\">\r\n    <div class=\"ssm-container\">\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ssm-family-grid\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Left Column: Content & Features -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-family-content-col\">\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-family-eyebrow\">FAMILY<\/p>\r\n                <h2 class=\"ssm-family-heading\">Moving with your family?<\/h2>\r\n                <p class=\"ssm-family-desc\">\r\n                    Your Mauritius residency plan doesn't have to stop with you. We make it simple to bring your loved ones along with comprehensive dependent permit support.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Vertical Features Stack -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-family-features-stack\">\r\n                    \r\n                    <!-- Feature 1: Spouse -->\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-fam-feature-item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-fam-feature-icon\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-group\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <h3 class=\"ssm-fam-feature-title\">Spouse & Partners<\/h3>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-fam-feature-text\">Full coordination, document preparation, and dependent permit assistance for your husband or wife.<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Feature 2: Children -->\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-fam-feature-item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-fam-feature-icon\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-child\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <h3 class=\"ssm-fam-feature-title\">Children & Dependents<\/h3>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-fam-feature-text\">Dependent permit applications, medical screening guidance, and official residence processing for your children or parents.<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Feature 3: Renewals -->\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-fam-feature-item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-fam-feature-icon\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrows-rotate\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <h3 class=\"ssm-fam-feature-title\">Renewals<\/h3>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-fam-feature-text\">Ongoing immigration administration and streamlined multi-year renewal filings for the whole family.<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Right Column: Image Area -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-family-image-col\">\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"ssm-family-main-img-wrap\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Gemini_Generated_Image_lhx3j2lhx3j2lhx3.webp\" \r\n                         alt=\"Family moving to Mauritius\" \r\n                         loading=\"lazy\">\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Floating Badge -->\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-family-floating-badge\">\r\n                        <div class=\"ssm-ffb-icon\">\r\n                            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-ffb-title\">Family-friendly<\/p>\r\n                            <p class=\"ssm-ffb-subtitle\">Seamless dependent integration<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Decorative Background Glow -->\r\n                <div class=\"ssm-family-bg-glow\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-477149e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"477149e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- 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href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-compare-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 6rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-compare-wrap { padding: 6rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-compare-wrap { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-compare-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-compare-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-compare-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-compare-wrap .ssm-container {\r\n        max-width: 1150px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-compare-wrap .ssm-section-header {\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        margin-bottom: 4rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-compare-wrap .ssm-eyebrow {\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-compare-wrap .ssm-heading {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5vw + 1.6rem, 2.75rem);\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n        line-height: 1.15;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* TABLE CONTAINER *\/\r\n    .ssm-table-card {\r\n        border-radius: 24px;\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(228, 224, 216, 0.8);\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n   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  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;\r\n        transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-compare-table tr:last-child td {\r\n        border-bottom: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-compare-table tr:hover td {\r\n        background-color: rgba(245, 243, 238, 0.5);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-td-feature {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-td-highlight {\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-td-standard {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-weight: 500;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ssm-compare-wrap\" id=\"compare\">\r\n    <div class=\"ssm-container\">\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ssm-section-header\">\r\n            <p class=\"ssm-eyebrow\">COMPARISON<\/p>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ssm-heading\">Mauritius Residency vs other options<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-table-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-table-responsive\">\r\n                <table class=\"ssm-compare-table\">\r\n                    <thead>\r\n                        <tr>\r\n                            <th style=\"width: 28%;\">FEATURE<\/th>\r\n                            <th class=\"ssm-th-highlight\" style=\"width: 28%;\">MAURITIUS OCCUPATION PERMIT<\/th>\r\n                            <th style=\"width: 22%;\">STANDARD TOURIST VISA<\/th>\r\n                            <th style=\"width: 22%;\">PREMIUM VISA (DIGITAL NOMAD)<\/th>\r\n                        <\/tr>\r\n                    <\/thead>\r\n                    <tbody>\r\n                        <tr>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-feature\">Validity Period<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-highlight\">10 Years (Renewable)<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">Up to 6 months<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">1 Year (Renewable)<\/td>\r\n                        <\/tr>\r\n                        <tr>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-feature\">Pathway to Permanent Residency<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-highlight\">Yes (after 3 years)<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">No<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">No<\/td>\r\n                        <\/tr>\r\n                        <tr>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-feature\">Local Business Operation<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-highlight\">Allowed<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">Strictly Prohibited<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">Prohibited (Must work for foreign entity)<\/td>\r\n                        <\/tr>\r\n                        <tr>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-feature\">Tax Residency (TRC) Eligibility<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-highlight\">Yes (if >183 days\/year)<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">No<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">Yes (but remote income taxed if remitted)<\/td>\r\n                        <\/tr>\r\n                        <tr>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-feature\">Dependent Sponsorship<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-highlight\">Yes<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">N\/A<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">Yes<\/td>\r\n                        <\/tr>\r\n                        <tr>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-feature\">Local Employment Permitted<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-highlight\">Yes (for Professionals)<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">No<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">No<\/td>\r\n                        <\/tr>\r\n                        <tr>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-feature\">Property Acquisition<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-highlight\">Permitted (Specific schemes)<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">Restricted<\/td>\r\n                            <td class=\"ssm-td-standard\">Restricted<\/td>\r\n                        <\/tr>\r\n                    <\/tbody>\r\n                <\/table>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84bf0c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"84bf0c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     SSM WHY SETUPHERO SECTION \u2014 MAURITIUS RESIDENCY (STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-sh-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: #FAF9F6;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 5rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-sh-wrap { padding: 5rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-sh-wrap { padding: 7rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-sh-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-sh-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    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  }\r\n\r\n    \/* 3x2 GRID LAYOUT *\/\r\n    .ssm-sh-grid {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 2rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n        .ssm-sh-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n        .ssm-sh-grid {\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* CARD STYLING *\/\r\n    .ssm-sh-card {\r\n        border-radius: 24px;\r\n        padding: 2rem;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        justify-content: space-between;\r\n        transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-card:hover {\r\n        box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);\r\n        transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Light Card Variation *\/\r\n    .ssm-sh-card-light {\r\n        background-color: #ffffff;\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Dark Featured Card Variation *\/\r\n    .ssm-sh-card-dark {\r\n        background-color: var(--ink);\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 157, 81, 0.3);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-icon-box {\r\n        width: 48px;\r\n        height: 48px;\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        background-color: var(--cream);\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        font-size: 1.125rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-card-dark .ssm-sh-icon-box {\r\n        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);\r\n        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-card-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 1.25rem;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.3;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-card-dark .ssm-sh-card-title {\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-card-desc {\r\n        color: var(--muted);\r\n        font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-card-dark .ssm-sh-card-desc {\r\n        color: #d1d5db;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Checklist *\/\r\n    .ssm-sh-checklist {\r\n        list-style: none;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        gap: 0.65rem;\r\n        border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;\r\n        padding-top: 1.25rem;\r\n        margin-top: auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-card-dark .ssm-sh-checklist {\r\n        border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-check-item {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        gap: 0.65rem;\r\n        font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n        font-weight: 600;\r\n        color: #374151;\r\n        text-align: left;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-card-dark .ssm-sh-check-item {\r\n        color: #e5e7eb;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-sh-check-item i {\r\n        color: var(--gold);\r\n        font-size: 0.7rem;\r\n        flex-shrink: 0;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ssm-sh-wrap\" id=\"why-setuphero\">\r\n    <div class=\"ssm-container\">\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ssm-section-header\">\r\n            <p class=\"ssm-sh-eyebrow\">END TO END<\/p>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ssm-sh-heading\">Why SetupHero<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-sh-grid\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Card 1: Company Formation -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-sh-card ssm-sh-card-light\">\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-sh-icon-box\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-building\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-sh-card-title\">Company Formation<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-sh-card-desc\">Complete Mauritius corporate establishment and official licensing handled from start to finish.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <ul class=\"ssm-sh-checklist\">\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Incorporation & Licensing<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Statutory Documentation<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Registered Office Support<\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Card 2: Residence Visa (Featured Dark Card) -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-sh-card ssm-sh-card-dark\">\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-sh-icon-box\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-id-card\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-sh-card-title\">Occupation Permit<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-sh-card-desc\">End-to-end coordination and management of your Mauritius Occupation or Residence Permit application process.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <ul class=\"ssm-sh-checklist\">\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> EDB Permit Processing<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Official Authority Liaison<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Immigration Approval Support<\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Card 3: Banking Assistance -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-sh-card ssm-sh-card-light\">\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-sh-icon-box\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-sh-card-title\">Banking Assistance<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-sh-card-desc\">Dedicated support with multi-currency corporate banking applications and introductions.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <ul class=\"ssm-sh-checklist\">\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Multi-Currency Accounts<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Bank Compliance Guidance<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Application Dossier Review<\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Card 4: Accounting & Tax 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Services -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-sh-card ssm-sh-card-light\">\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-sh-icon-box\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-passport\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-sh-card-title\">Immigration Services<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-sh-card-desc\">Ongoing permit renewals and dependant permit assistance for your family members.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <ul class=\"ssm-sh-checklist\">\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Permit Renewal Filings<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Dependant Permit Applications<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Mauritius ID Management<\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Card 6: One Point of Contact -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-sh-card ssm-sh-card-light\">\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <div class=\"ssm-sh-icon-box\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-headset\"><\/i>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"ssm-sh-card-title\">One Point of Contact<\/h3>\r\n                    <p class=\"ssm-sh-card-desc\">Deal directly with SetupHero rather than managing multiple fragmented service providers in Mauritius.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <ul class=\"ssm-sh-checklist\">\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Dedicated Account Advisor<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Streamlined Management<\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"ssm-sh-check-item\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Transparent Communication<\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n            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(STANDALONE)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-video-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        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class=\"ssm-eyebrow\">WATCH FIRST<\/p>\r\n        <h2 class=\"ssm-heading\">Before you move, understand the structure.<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"ssm-subtitle\">Watch our complete explanation of Mauritius corporate entities (Authorized Company vs Global Business Company), and how the offshore structure works.<\/p>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- Playable Video Container (Linked to SetupHero YouTube channel video 4486DisnTis) -->\r\n        <div class=\"ssm-video-player-box\" \r\n             onclick=\"this.innerHTML='<iframe width=\\'100%\\' height=\\'100%\\' src=\\'https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/4486DisnTis?autoplay=1&rel=0&modestbranding=1\\' title=\\'YouTube video player\\' frameborder=\\'0\\' allow=\\'accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\\' allowfullscreen style=\\'position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0;\\'><\/iframe>'\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- YouTube Thumbnail -->\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/4486DisnTis\/maxresdefault.jpg\" \r\n                 alt=\"Mauritius Authorized Company vs Global Business Company\" \r\n                 loading=\"lazy\">\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Transparent Play Button with Gold Border Glow -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-play-btn-circle\">\r\n                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n            <!-- Bottom Text Overlay -->\r\n            <div class=\"ssm-video-title-overlay\">\r\n                Mauritius Authorized Company vs Global Business Company | Mauritius AC vs GBC\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0aa1e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e0aa1e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- 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href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Bricolage+Grotesque:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    .ssm-faq-wrap {\r\n        --ink: #1B1B1B;\r\n        --cream: #f5f3ee;\r\n        --gold: #C59D51;\r\n        --gold-dark: #a8813f;\r\n        --muted: #6B7280;\r\n        --border-color: #E4E0D8;\r\n\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        background-color: var(--cream);\r\n        color: var(--ink);\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        padding: 6rem 1rem;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (min-width: 640px) { .ssm-faq-wrap { padding: 6rem 1.5rem; } }\r\n    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .ssm-faq-wrap { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-faq-wrap *,\r\n    .ssm-faq-wrap *::before,\r\n    .ssm-faq-wrap *::after {\r\n        box-sizing: inherit;\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .ssm-faq-wrap .ssm-container {\r\n   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