Mauritius has developed from a low income, agriculture-based economy to a middle income, diversified economy with growing industrial, financial and tourist sectors. For most of the period annual growth has been in the order of 5-6% and this has been reflected in increased life expectancy, lowered infant mortality, stable population growth and improved infrastructure.

The tourism and hospitality sector is a major industry in Mauritius and generates around 10% of the GDP. It contributes significantly to the economic growth of the economy and has been a key enabler in its overall development strategy. It is a diverse sector encompassing hotels, leisure parks, green and health tourism, restaurants, tour operators and the airline industry. Developing this sector as a robust and vibrant industry is a top priority of the Government and initiatives such as the Property Development Scheme and Hotel Investment Scheme have been introduced, making inward investment attractive to non-Mauritian citizens.

The country has recorded a real GDP growth of about 3.8% until 2016, 3.9% in 2017 and 3.9% in 2018. The government's ambitious growth strategy would entail an increase of real GDP growth to 4.5% between 2018-2020 and 4.8% afterwards (IMF – International Monetary Fund).

• 1st in Africa and 20th in World for ease of doing business (World Bank)
• 13th in World out of 190 countries for investor protection (World Bank)
• Financial services and off shore banking centre
• Investment protection and promotion agreements with 35 countries including India and China
• 5% growth for most of post-independence period
• GDP US$13.33 billion in 2017, US$14.03 billion in 2018 and estimate of US16.12 billion in 2020 (IMF)
• FDI 57% of GDP
• 9th in World for business friendly tax regime (PWC)
• Double taxation avoidance treaties with 38 countries
• No inheritance tax
• No capital gains tax
• No tax on dividends
• 15% corporation tax
• 15% income tax
• No restriction on repatriation of capital
• No foreign exchange controls