{"id":1055,"date":"2026-08-12T10:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setuphero.com\/mu\/?page_id=1055"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:15:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:15:44","slug":"complete-guide-to-setting-up-a-business-in-mauritius-for-a-foreigner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/setuphero.com\/mu\/complete-guide-to-setting-up-a-business-in-mauritius-for-a-foreigner\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Setting up a Business in UAE for a Foreigner"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1055\" class=\"elementor elementor-1055\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7965108 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7965108\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a85067 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7a85067\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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article,\r\n.mu-main-layout,\r\n.mu-main-layout > * {\r\n  overflow: visible;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.mu-wrapper {\r\n  overflow-x: clip !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n#overview,\r\n#comparison,\r\n#ac,\r\n#gbc,\r\n#tax,\r\n#process,\r\n#residency,\r\n#choice,\r\n#faq {\r\n  scroll-margin-top: 110px;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"mu-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff; color:#111827; width:100%; max-width:100%;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- =====================================================\r\n       MASTHEAD\r\n       ===================================================== -->\r\n  <section style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\">\r\n    <div class=\"mu-hero-wrap\">\r\n      <h1 class=\"mu-headline-hero\">\r\n        Mauritius Authorized Company (AC) vs. Global Business Company (GBC): Which Structure is Right for You?\r\n      <\/h1>\r\n      <div class=\"mu-meta-hero\">\r\n        <span class=\"mu-meta-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"mu-meta-icon mu-clock-icon\"><\/span>\r\n          <strong>Updated:<\/strong>\r\n          <span>15 September 2026<\/span>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"mu-meta-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"mu-meta-icon mu-clock-icon\"><\/span>\r\n          <span>12 min read<\/span>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"mu-meta-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"mu-meta-icon mu-hash-icon\"><\/span>\r\n          <span>Offshore Structuring<\/span>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"mu-hero-wrap\" style=\"padding-bottom:2rem;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MRU.webp\"\r\n        alt=\"Mauritius landscape\"\r\n        class=\"mu-cover-photo\"\r\n        onerror=\"this.src='\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MRU.webp'\"\r\n      \/>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"mu-intro-grid\">\r\n        <div style=\"max-width:56rem;\">\r\n          <p style=\"color:#0a0a0a; font-size:clamp(1.25rem,1.1rem + 1vw,1.5625rem); font-weight:700; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin:0;\">\r\n            Mauritius offers two flagship vehicles for international business: an Authorized Company (AC) optimized for low-cost international holdings and trading, and a Global Business Company (GBC) engineered for full tax treaty access, substance, and institutional banking credibility.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; align-self:start;\">\r\n          <div style=\"width:56px; height:56px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:9999px; background-color:#f8f6f0; overflow:hidden;\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n              src=\"\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shirazz-removebg-preview.png\"\r\n              alt=\"Shiraz Waheed\"\r\n              class=\"sh-avatar-img\"\r\n            \/>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <div style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; font-size:1rem;\">\r\n              Shiraz Waheed\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin-top:0.25rem;\">\r\n              Author\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- =====================================================\r\n       ARTICLE\r\n       ===================================================== -->\r\n  <section id=\"article\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff; padding:2.5rem 0 4rem;\">\r\n    <div style=\"max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 1rem;\">\r\n      <div class=\"mu-container-pad mu-main-layout\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- =================================================\r\n             STICKY TOC\r\n             ================================================= -->\r\n        <aside class=\"mu-toc-sidebar\">\r\n          <div class=\"mu-toc-title\">\r\n            In this guide\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <nav class=\"mu-toc-nav\">\r\n            <a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#comparison\">AC vs GBC Comparison<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#ac\">Authorized Company<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#gbc\">Global Business Company<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#tax\">Tax Framework<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#process\">Registration Steps<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#residency\">Residency & Permits<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#choice\">Which to Choose?<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a>\r\n          <\/nav>\r\n        <\/aside>\r\n\r\n        <!-- =================================================\r\n             ARTICLE BODY\r\n             ================================================= -->\r\n        <article style=\"min-width:0;\">\r\n\r\n          <!-- OVERVIEW -->\r\n          <section id=\"overview\">\r\n            <div style=\"background-color:#f8f6f0; border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.15); border-radius:1rem; padding:1.25rem; margin-bottom:2rem; font-size:0.95rem; color:#6b7280; line-height:1.6;\">\r\n              Mauritius is a premier international financial centre linking Africa, Asia, and global markets. Selecting the right vehicle between an\r\n              <strong style=\"color:#0a0a0a;\">Authorized Company (AC)<\/strong> and a\r\n              <strong style=\"color:#0a0a0a;\">Global Business Company (GBC)<\/strong> depends entirely on your need for Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) network access and local economic substance.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.75rem,1.5rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem); font-weight:900; color:#0a0a0a; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\r\n              Key considerations at a glance\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom:2.5rem;\">\r\n              <div style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:1rem; width:100%;\">\r\n                <div class=\"mu-card-hover\" style=\"padding:1.25rem; border-radius:1rem; border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); background-color:#ffffff; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\r\n                  <b style=\"display:block; color:#0a0a0a; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:0.35rem;\">Authorized Company (AC)<\/b>\r\n                  <span style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; line-height:1.5;\">\r\n                    Best for non-residents conducting business entirely outside Mauritius. Offers low maintenance and 0% tax on foreign income, but no DTAA treaty benefits.\r\n                  <\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"mu-card-hover\" style=\"padding:1.25rem; border-radius:1rem; border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); background-color:#ffffff; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\r\n                  <b style=\"display:block; color:#0a0a0a; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:0.35rem;\">Global Business Company (GBC)<\/b>\r\n                  <span style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; line-height:1.5;\">\r\n                    The flagship vehicle for institutional cross-border investments, giving access to 40+ tax treaties backed by local substance requirements.\r\n                  <\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- VIDEO 1: Set Up a Mauritius AC Low-Cost Offshore Company (vDNRtm-8lJg) -->\r\n            <div class=\"mu-video-card-grid mu-card-hover\">\r\n              <div class=\"mu-video-visual\" data-yt-id=\"vDNRtm-8lJg\" onclick=\"setuphero_muPlayVideo(this)\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\r\n                <span class=\"mu-play-button\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"mu-video-text\">\r\n                <h3>Set Up a Mauritius AC Low-Cost Offshore Company<\/h3>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n\r\n          <!-- COMPARISON -->\r\n          <section id=\"comparison\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.75rem,1.5rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem); font-weight:900; color:#0a0a0a; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\r\n              Mauritius AC vs. GBC Comparison\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mu-table-wrap\">\r\n              <table>\r\n                <thead>\r\n                  <tr style=\"background-color:#0a0a0a; color:#ffffff;\">\r\n                    <th style=\"text-align:left; font-weight:700; padding:1rem;\">Factor<\/th>\r\n                    <th style=\"text-align:left; font-weight:700; padding:1rem; color:#C59D51;\">Authorized Company (AC)<\/th>\r\n                    <th style=\"text-align:left; font-weight:700; padding:1rem; color:#C59D51;\">Global Business Company (GBC)<\/th>\r\n                  <\/tr>\r\n                <\/thead>\r\n                <tbody style=\"color:#6b7280;\">\r\n                  <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1);\">\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a;\">Target Market<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Conducted strictly outside Mauritius<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">International operations with regional substance<\/td>\r\n                  <\/tr>\r\n                  <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); background-color:#f8f6f0;\">\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a;\">Tax Rate<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">0% tax on foreign-sourced income<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">3% effective rate (via 80% partial exemption)<\/td>\r\n                  <\/tr>\r\n                  <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1);\">\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a;\">Tax Treaty Access<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">No access to DTAAs<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Full access to 40+ DTAA treaty networks<\/td>\r\n                  <\/tr>\r\n                  <tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); background-color:#f8f6f0;\">\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a;\">Resident Directors<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Not mandatory (managed via registered agent)<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Mandatory (at least 2 resident directors)<\/td>\r\n                  <\/tr>\r\n                  <tr>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a;\">Audit Requirement<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Filing of financial summary with FSC<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Audited financial statements mandatory<\/td>\r\n                  <\/tr>\r\n                <\/tbody>\r\n              <\/table>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- VIDEO 2: Mauritius AC vs GBC (4486DisnTis) -->\r\n            <div class=\"mu-video-card-grid mu-card-hover\">\r\n              <div class=\"mu-video-visual\" data-yt-id=\"4486DisnTis\" onclick=\"setuphero_muPlayVideo(this)\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\r\n                <span class=\"mu-play-button\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"mu-video-text\">\r\n                <h3>Mauritius AC vs GBC \u2013 Key Differences Explained<\/h3>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n\r\n          <!-- AUTHORIZED COMPANY -->\r\n          <section id=\"ac\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.75rem,1.5rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem); font-weight:900; color:#0a0a0a; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:1rem;\">\r\n              What is an Authorized Company (AC)?\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\r\n              An Authorized Company is designed specifically for non-residents seeking a cost-effective corporate vehicle to manage international investments, consulting, and cross-border trade without maintaining heavy local physical substance.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <h3 style=\"font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">\r\n              Core AC requirements\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n            <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 2.5rem 0;\">\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Must be managed and controlled outside Mauritius.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Must appoint a licensed Management Company in Mauritius as its registered agent.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Exempt from local corporate tax on foreign-sourced income.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">Streamlined compliance and low maintenance overhead.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n\r\n          <!-- GLOBAL BUSINESS COMPANY -->\r\n          <section id=\"gbc\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.75rem,1.5rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem); font-weight:900; color:#0a0a0a; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:1rem;\">\r\n              What is a Global Business Company (GBC)?\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\r\n              A Global Business Company is a tax-resident corporation licensed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC). It is the ideal structure for private equity funds, holding portfolios, regional headquarters, and complex global structuring requiring treaty protection.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <h3 style=\"font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">\r\n              Core GBC requirements\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n            <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 2.5rem 0;\">\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Must maintain at least two resident directors in Mauritius.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Must satisfy economic substance tests locally (core income-generating activities).<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Subject to a 15% statutory tax rate with potential 80% partial exemption (3% effective rate).<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">Mandatory annual audit and financial filing with the FSC.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n\r\n          <!-- TAX -->\r\n          <section id=\"tax\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.75rem,1.5rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem); font-weight:900; color:#0a0a0a; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:1rem;\">\r\n              Mauritius Tax Framework & Treaties\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\r\n              Mauritius provides an OECD-compliant, white-listed framework with zero capital gains tax and no withholding tax on dividends distributed to non-residents.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 2.5rem 0;\">\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\"><strong>0% Tax:<\/strong> Authorized Companies on foreign-sourced income.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\"><strong>3% Effective Tax:<\/strong> GBC structures utilizing the 80% partial exemption regime.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"><strong>DTAA Access:<\/strong> Over 40 active tax treaties facilitating optimized cross-border cash flows.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n\r\n          <!-- PROCESS -->\r\n          <section id=\"process\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.75rem,1.5rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem); font-weight:900; color:#0a0a0a; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\r\n              Registration Workflow\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mu-proc-switch-wrap\">\r\n              <div class=\"mu-proc-switch\" id=\"processSwitch\" data-active=\"ac\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Company type\">\r\n                <span class=\"mu-proc-switch-indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n                <button type=\"button\" id=\"btn-process-ac\" class=\"mu-proc-switch-option\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-type=\"ac\">Authorized Company<\/button>\r\n                <button type=\"button\" id=\"btn-process-gbc\" class=\"mu-proc-switch-option\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-type=\"gbc\">Global Business Company<\/button>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- AC STEPS -->\r\n            <div id=\"process-content-ac\" style=\"display:block;\">\r\n              <h3 style=\"font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">Authorized Company Setup Steps<\/h3>\r\n              <div style=\"display:grid; gap:0.75rem; margin-bottom:2rem;\">\r\n                <div class=\"mu-card-hover\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:44px 1fr; gap:1rem; padding:1.25rem; border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); border-radius:1rem; background-color:#ffffff; align-items:center;\">\r\n                  <span style=\"width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:0.75rem; background-color:#0a0a0a; color:#C59D51; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700;\">01<\/span>\r\n                  <div>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; font-size:0.95rem; margin:0 0 0.25rem 0;\">Name Reservation<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Check availability and reserve company name via CBRD online portal.<\/p>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"mu-card-hover\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:44px 1fr; gap:1rem; padding:1.25rem; border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); border-radius:1rem; background-color:#ffffff; align-items:center;\">\r\n                  <span style=\"width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:0.75rem; background-color:#0a0a0a; color:#C59D51; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700;\">02<\/span>\r\n                  <div>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; font-size:0.95rem; margin:0 0 0.25rem 0;\">KYC & Engagement<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Partner with a licensed Management Company and submit certified due diligence.<\/p>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"mu-card-hover\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:44px 1fr; gap:1rem; padding:1.25rem; border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); border-radius:1rem; background-color:#ffffff; align-items:center;\">\r\n                  <span style=\"width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:0.75rem; background-color:#0a0a0a; color:#C59D51; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700;\">03<\/span>\r\n                  <div>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; font-size:0.95rem; margin:0 0 0.25rem 0;\">Incorporation & License<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">File incorporation documents and obtain the AC certificate from the FSC.<\/p>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- GBC STEPS -->\r\n            <div id=\"process-content-gbc\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n              <h3 style=\"font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">Global Business Company Setup Steps<\/h3>\r\n              <div style=\"display:grid; gap:0.75rem; margin-bottom:2rem;\">\r\n                <div class=\"mu-card-hover\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:44px 1fr; gap:1rem; padding:1.25rem; border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); border-radius:1rem; background-color:#ffffff; align-items:center;\">\r\n                  <span style=\"width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:0.75rem; background-color:#0a0a0a; color:#C59D51; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700;\">01<\/span>\r\n                  <div>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; font-size:0.95rem; margin:0 0 0.25rem 0;\">Structuring & Substance Planning<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Design the substance framework, appoint resident directors, and reserve name.<\/p>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"mu-card-hover\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:44px 1fr; gap:1rem; padding:1.25rem; border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); border-radius:1rem; background-color:#ffffff; align-items:center;\">\r\n                  <span style=\"width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:0.75rem; background-color:#0a0a0a; color:#C59D51; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700;\">02<\/span>\r\n                  <div>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; font-size:0.95rem; margin:0 0 0.25rem 0;\">FSC & Registrar Filing<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Submit GBC license application and detailed business plan to the FSC.<\/p>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"mu-card-hover\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:44px 1fr; gap:1rem; padding:1.25rem; border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.1); border-radius:1rem; background-color:#ffffff; align-items:center;\">\r\n                  <span style=\"width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:0.75rem; background-color:#0a0a0a; color:#C59D51; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700;\">03<\/span>\r\n                  <div>\r\n                    <h3 style=\"font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; font-size:0.95rem; margin:0 0 0.25rem 0;\">Corporate Banking<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Establish multi-currency accounts with premier Mauritian or international banks.<\/p>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n\r\n          <!-- RESIDENCY -->\r\n          <section id=\"residency\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.75rem,1.5rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem); font-weight:900; color:#0a0a0a; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:1rem;\">\r\n              Residency & Relocation Options\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\r\n              Entrepreneurs establishing companies in Mauritius can secure legal residency through the **Occupation Permit (OP)** scheme for investors, professionals, or self-employed individuals, or via qualifying property investments.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n\r\n          <!-- CHOICE -->\r\n          <section id=\"choice\" style=\"margin-top:3rem;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.75rem,1.5rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem); font-weight:900; color:#0a0a0a; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:1.25rem;\">\r\n              Which structure should you choose?\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <div style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:1rem; width:100%; margin-bottom:2rem;\">\r\n              <div style=\"border-radius:1rem; padding:1.75rem; background-color:#0a0a0a; color:#ffffff;\">\r\n                <span style=\"font-size:10px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:#C59D51;\">Choose Authorized Company<\/span>\r\n                <h3 style=\"color:#ffffff; font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700; margin:0.5rem 0 1rem 0;\">For low-cost asset holding & non-resident trading<\/h3>\r\n                <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\">\r\n                  <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size:0.875rem;\">Business conducted strictly outside Mauritius<\/li>\r\n                  <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size:0.875rem;\">Minimal administrative overhead<\/li>\r\n                  <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size:0.875rem; margin-bottom:0;\">Zero tax on foreign-sourced income<\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <div style=\"border-radius:1rem; padding:1.75rem; background-color:rgba(197,157,81,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(197,157,81,0.3);\">\r\n                <span style=\"font-size:10px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:#C59D51;\">Choose Global Business Company<\/span>\r\n                <h3 style=\"color:#0a0a0a; font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700; margin:0.5rem 0 1rem 0;\">For institutional structuring & treaty access<\/h3>\r\n                <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\">\r\n                  <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem;\">Access to Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements<\/li>\r\n                  <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"color:#6b7280; 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