{"id":1883,"date":"2026-08-31T06:16:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setuphero.com\/mu\/?page_id=1883"},"modified":"2026-09-23T11:02:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:02:40","slug":"trust-vs-foundation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/setuphero.com\/mu\/trust-vs-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust vs Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1883\" class=\"elementor elementor-1883\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d35e0b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d35e0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1ac28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5a1ac28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   SETUPHERO 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!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n#overview,\r\n#comparison,\r\n#trust,\r\n#foundation,\r\n#tax,\r\n#process,\r\n#succession,\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 Trust vs. Foundation: Which Private Wealth Vehicle is Right for Your Estate Planning?\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>Private Wealth & Asset Protection<\/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\/Untitled-design.webp\"\r\n        alt=\"Mauritius wealth management landscape\"\r\n        class=\"mu-cover-photo\"\r\n        onerror=\"this.src='\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design.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 premier vehicles for international estate planning and asset protection: the traditional Anglo-Saxon Trust and the civil-law-inspired Foundation. Choosing between them depends on your control requirements, family governance goals, and civil vs. common law background.\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\">Trust vs Foundation Matrix<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#trust\">Mauritius Trust<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#foundation\">Mauritius Foundation<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#tax\">Tax & Exemptions<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#process\">Establishment Steps<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#succession\">Succession & Control<\/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 has evolved into an elite international jurisdiction for private wealth structuring. Selecting the right vehicle between a\r\n              <strong style=\"color:#0a0a0a;\">Mauritius Trust<\/strong> and a\r\n              <strong style=\"color:#0a0a0a;\">Mauritius Foundation<\/strong> hinges on whether you prefer a contractual fiduciary arrangement or an independent corporate body corporate with its own legal personality.\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;\">Mauritius Trust<\/b>\r\n                  <span style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; line-height:1.5;\">\r\n                    Based on common law principles where legal ownership is transferred to a trustee. Highly flexible, confidential, and time-tested for global asset protection.\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;\">Mauritius Foundation<\/b>\r\n                  <span style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; line-height:1.5;\">\r\n                    A civil-law entity possessing separate legal personality (like a company) holding assets in its own name. Ideal for founders seeking corporate governance structure.\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 Trust vs. Foundation 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;\">Feature<\/th>\r\n                    <th style=\"text-align:left; font-weight:700; padding:1rem; color:#C59D51;\">Mauritius Trust<\/th>\r\n                    <th style=\"text-align:left; font-weight:700; padding:1rem; color:#C59D51;\">Mauritius Foundation<\/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;\">Legal Nature<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Fiduciary relationship (not a separate legal entity)<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Separate legal persona (corporate entity)<\/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;\">Governing Law Origin<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Common Law framework<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Civil Law framework (hybrid structure)<\/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;\">Asset Ownership<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Legal title vested in the Trustee<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Owned directly by the Foundation itself<\/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;\">Management Body<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Trustee (Individual or Licensed Management Company)<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Council of Founders & a mandatory Secretary<\/td>\r\n                  <\/tr>\r\n                  <tr>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a;\">Founder Control<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Limited (to avoid sham trust risks)<\/td>\r\n                    <td style=\"padding:1rem;\">Greater oversight via Council or Protector roles<\/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          <!-- TRUST -->\r\n          <section id=\"trust\" 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 Mauritius Trust?\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\r\n              A Mauritius Trust is established when a settlor transfers legal ownership of assets to a trustee, who holds and manages them for the absolute benefit of designated beneficiaries. Governed by the Trusts Act, Mauritius trusts benefit from robust asset protection provisions against foreign forced heirship claims.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <h3 style=\"font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">\r\n              Core characteristics of trusts\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n            <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 2.5rem 0;\">\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">High degree of confidentiality regarding settlor and beneficiary identities.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Flexible terms defined entirely within the trust deed.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Can be established as discretionary, fixed-interest, or protective trusts.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">Requires a licensed Mauritius management company or qualified trustee.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n\r\n          <!-- FOUNDATION -->\r\n          <section id=\"foundation\" 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 Mauritius Foundation?\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\r\n              Regulated by the Foundations Act, a Mauritius Foundation combines elements of corporate structures and trusts. It comes into existence with its own distinct legal personality, allowing it to sue, be sued, and hold properties in its own right without requiring a separate trustee owner.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <h3 style=\"font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">\r\n              Core characteristics of foundations\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n            <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 2.5rem 0;\">\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Possesses an independent legal persona, appealing to civil-law jurisdiction clients.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Managed by a Council operating under a Charter and Articles of Foundation.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\">Allows the founder to reserve specific supervisory or beneficiary rights.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">Must maintain a registered office and a licensed management secretary in Mauritius.<\/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              Tax Framework & Exemptions\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\r\n              Both trusts and foundations in Mauritius enjoy a highly attractive tax landscape, making them exceptional vehicles for international estate preservation.\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>Income Tax:<\/strong> Trusts and foundations are subject to a flat 15% rate, but can irrevocably elect to be exempt if all beneficiaries are non-residents.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\"><strong>Zero Withholding Tax:<\/strong> No tax levied on dividends, interest, or royalties distributed to beneficiaries.<\/li>\r\n              <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"><strong>Exemption on Successions:<\/strong> Transfer of assets into or out of the vehicle is free from estate or inheritance taxes.<\/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              Establishment 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=\"trust\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Wealth vehicle type\">\r\n                <span class=\"mu-proc-switch-indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n                <button type=\"button\" id=\"btn-process-trust\" class=\"mu-proc-switch-option\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-type=\"trust\">Mauritius Trust<\/button>\r\n                <button type=\"button\" id=\"btn-process-foundation\" class=\"mu-proc-switch-option\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-type=\"foundation\">Mauritius Foundation<\/button>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- TRUST STEPS -->\r\n            <div id=\"process-content-trust\" style=\"display:block;\">\r\n              <h3 style=\"font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">Trust Establishment 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 & Drafting Deed<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Define trust objectives, asset classes, and beneficiary clauses with advisors.<\/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 & Trustee Appointment<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Complete compliance checks and formally appoint the licensed trustee.<\/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;\">Asset Transfer & Registration<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Execute settlement of trust property and registration with regulatory bodies.<\/p>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- FOUNDATION STEPS -->\r\n            <div id=\"process-content-foundation\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n              <h3 style=\"font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700; color:#0a0a0a; margin-bottom:0.75rem;\">Foundation Establishment 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;\">Drafting Charter & Articles<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Prepare foundation charter, rules, and appoint the initial council members.<\/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;\">Filing with Registrar<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Submit charter and management documentation to the Registrar of Companies.<\/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;\">Certificate & Endowment<\/h3>\r\n                    <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:0.875rem; margin:0;\">Obtain the Certificate of Incorporation and endow initial assets.<\/p>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n\r\n          <!-- SUCCESSION -->\r\n          <section id=\"succession\" 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              Succession Planning & Control\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <p style=\"color:#6b7280; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\r\n              Mauritius wealth structures provide robust protection against foreign court judgments and forced heirship rules. Both vehicles ensure smooth generational transfer of wealth without probate delays.\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 Mauritius Trust<\/span>\r\n                <h3 style=\"color:#ffffff; font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700; margin:0.5rem 0 1rem 0;\">For common-law familiarity & utmost privacy<\/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;\">Deeply rooted common law Anglo-Saxon framework<\/li>\r\n                  <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size:0.875rem;\">Maximum confidentiality with no public registry of beneficiaries<\/li>\r\n                  <li class=\"mu-li\" style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size:0.875rem; margin-bottom:0;\">Flexible asset holding across multi-generational time horizons<\/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 Mauritius Foundation<\/span>\r\n                <h3 style=\"color:#0a0a0a; font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700; margin:0.5rem 0 1rem 0;\">For corporate personality & founder oversight<\/h3>\r\n                <ul style=\"list-style:none; 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