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Who writes Trust Mauritius?
Trust Mauritius is an information site for families and individuals who are considering a trust or a foundation in Mauritius. The guides are written by legal and financial writers who specialise in Mauritian trust law, succession and personal wealth planning. The site is not a law firm and does not sign its pages with the name of a practitioner or a service provider.
The editorial angle is deliberately narrow: the law itself, the types of trust, the role of each party, succession and forced heirship, asset protection and the tax treatment of trusts. Practical topics such as incorporation costs or the choice of a professional trustee are left to other resources.
How each guide is checked against the Acts
Every page starts from the text of the legislation, not from commentary. A guide on trust duration is built on the Trusts Act provisions that govern it; a guide on a foundation council is built on the Foundations Act.
Before publication, each page goes through the same review:
- Each legal statement is matched to a section of the relevant Act.
- Each figure, date or threshold is traced to an official document, and nothing is added from memory.
- The effective date of a rule is stated when it is old or has since been amended.
- Conditions and limits are presented next to the rule they qualify.
- No page promises a tax result or an outcome in court.
The Trusts Act 2001 came into force on 1 December 2001. Since the consolidated text has been amended several times, pages say which version they rely on when the difference matters.
Which official sources are used
| Subject | Primary source |
|---|---|
| Trusts, trustees, protectors, enforcers | Trusts Act 2001 |
| Foundations, council, charter | Foundations Act 2012 |
| Licensing, trust register, beneficial ownership records | Financial Services Act 2007 |
| Anti-money laundering duties of trustees | FIAMLA 2002 |
| Tax treatment of trusts | Income Tax Act 1995 |
| Supervisory guidance | Practice Notes of the Financial Services Commission |
Where two official sources give different figures, the page names the source it follows or stays general, rather than choosing silently. A fee schedule or a threshold that depends on the date is described as such and is not presented as permanent.
Limits of the information
The site gives general information, not advice. Many answers depend on residence, family structure, the assets involved and the governing law of the structure. That is why pages on trust taxation, forced heirship or asset protection explain the rule and its conditions, then point to an individual analysis by a qualified adviser.
To get started with the basics, read what a trust is, then the overview of Mauritius trust law. The glossary explains the official terms used throughout.
Corrections and requests
If you find a statement that no longer matches an Act or an official publication, tell us through the contact form. Corrections are checked against the source and the page date is updated when the text changes. The same form can be used if you would like your situation reviewed by a company holding a Management Licence from the Financial Services Commission.
FAQ
Are the guides written by lawyers?
They are written by writers with a legal and financial background and checked against the statutes. They are not legal opinions, and they do not replace advice from a practitioner who knows your circumstances.
Does Trust Mauritius sell trusts or trustee services?
No. The site informs. Its single contact form is relayed to a licensed corporate service provider, and nothing on the pages is a commercial offer.
How often are the pages updated?
Each page shows its last update date. Pages are revised when an Act, a consolidated text or an official scale changes, and in the course of regular reviews.
Can I rely on a page for a tax decision?
Use it to understand the rules and their conditions. The tax outcome depends on your residence, the structure and the facts, so confirm it with an adviser before acting.