Business activities is defined as activities related to the purpose of making a profit. It is often divided into operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. Of these, operating activities tend to be considered the most important as they have the most direct impact on a company’s performance.
List Of Business Activities In Mauritius
Some fundamental operating activities for a business are sales, customer service, administration and marketing. These activities are part of the normal functioning of a business that affects its monthly, quarterly and annual income and profits.
Regulated Activities
If the proposed business is engaged in regulated activities, licenses prior to registration is required.
Banking services (Licence from the Bank of Mauritius)
The Bank of Mauritius (BoM) regulates and supervises banks in Mauritius.
Website: www.bom.mu
Address: Sir William Newton Street, Port Louis
Tel: +230 202 3800
Email: communications@bom.mu
Governor’s Office: governor.office@bom.mu
Non-bank financial sector (License from the Financial Services Commission)
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is the integrated regulator for the non-bank financial services sector and global business in Mauritius.
Website: www.fscmauritius.org
Address: FSC House, 54, Cybercity, Ebene
Tel: +230 403 7000
Fax: +230 467 7172
Email: fscmauritius@intnet.mu
Internet Service Provider (License from ICTA)
The Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) is the national regulator for information and communication services (including postal) in Mauritius.
Website: www.icta.mu
Address: Level 12, The Celicourt, 6, Sir Celicourt Antelme Street, Port Louis
Tel: +230 211 5333
Fax: +230 211 9444
Email: info@icta.mu
Freeport activities (License from EDB and MRA)
Operating licenses for the Freeport sector or to carry out Freeport activities in Mauritius are obtained from the EDB and MRA.
EDB Website: https://edbmauritius.com/
Address: Level 10, One Cathedral Square Building, 16, Jules Koenig Street, Port Louis
Tel: +230 203 3800
Email: contact@edbmauritius.org
MRA Website: https://www.mra.mu/
Address: Ehram Court, Cnr Mgr. Gonin & Sir Virgil Naz Streets, Port Louis
Tel: +230 207 6000
Email: headoffice@mra.mu
Tourism activities (License of the Tourism Authority)
The Mauritius Tourism Authority licenses, regulates and supervises tourist enterprises in Mauritius.
Website: http://www.tourismauthority.mu/en/
Address: Tourism Authority Level 1, Victoria House, St Louis Street, Port Louis
Tel: +230 203 1000
Fax: +230 213 1738
Email: tourism.authority@intnet.mu / contactadmin@tourismauthority.mu
3 Main Types Of Business?
There are three common types of businesses-
1. Sole proprietorship
2. Partnership
3. Corporation
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What are examples of business activity?
Business activities refer to the activities performed by businesses to make a profit and ensure business continuity. Examples include production, sales, purchase of property, plant, and equipment, acquisition of other companies, purchasing marketable securities, and obtaining loans from financial institutions.
Can I start a business in Mauritius?
A company incorporated in Mauritius can be 100% owned by foreigners without minimum capital. However, an individual wishing to start a business as a self-employed will have to register only his business activity.
What are some of the keys to business activities?
Key operating activities for a company include manufacturing, sales, advertising and marketing activities. The operating income shown on a company’s financial statements is the operating profit remaining after deducting operating expenses from operating revenues.