Mauritius is becoming home to a growing number of foreigners who have chosen to make Mauritius home, either for part of the year or full year round. Foreigners are drawn to the peaceful culture of the island, which has long been known for its kind and calm environment and has contributed to Mauritius becoming a top tourism destination. In 2001 Mauritius opened its doors to foreigners wanting to make Mauritius their home and through the Integrated Resort scheme, foreigners could buy property on the Island and through this take up permanent residence.
Over the past 15 years, the infrastructure of the towns of Grand Baie and Tamarin have modernised and today have created an environment well suited for foreigners wanting to spend longer periods in Mauritius. Strong medical, schooling, commercial and residential facilities have developed and with it the community of foreigners has grown into a well-sized community, which is expected grow for the foreseeable future. Mauritius has also proved to be strong commercial hub and is home to a growing number of international businesses. This due to its relative ease of doing business (ranked 28 out of 189) and its low corporate and personal tax rates.
These are just a few reasons why Mauritius stands out as the Home away from Home for so many foreigners.
