Mauritius VAT changes

The Mauritius VAT compliance regime is changing following this week’s 2015/16 budget.

Then changes include:

• The VAT registration threshold is to rise to MUR6 million per annum
• VAT exemptions for plant and equipment for the oil extraction and production industry
• An import VAT exemption for organic produce is to be introduced
• The levy on telephone SMS messages is being scrapped from July
• Companies with a turnover below MUR 10 million may opt for monthly VAT returns instead of quarterly

The standard VAT rate in Mauritius is 18%.

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