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Buying Cost Calculator
Estimate your total purchase costs in Mauritius
How buying costs work in Mauritius
Registration Duty
Registration duty is the main transaction tax in Mauritius, payable to the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) at the time of deed registration. The standard rate is 5% of the purchase price. Mauritian citizens purchasing their first home as a primary residence benefit from an exemption on properties priced up to Rs 5,000,000 — meaning no registration duty is payable on qualifying first purchases below that threshold.
Notary Fees
All property transactions in Mauritius must be executed before a licensed notary. Notary fees follow a sliding scale set by the Mauritius Notaries Act — typically between 0.5% and 1.5% of the purchase price, reducing as the price increases. For a Rs 10M property, total notary fees are approximately Rs 80,000–90,000. The notary also handles all searches, certificates of charges, and deed registration on your behalf.
Foreign Buyer Considerations
Foreign nationals purchasing through an approved scheme (PDS, IRS, or Smart City) pay the same 5% registration duty as local buyers. The developer typically handles the EDB/BOI application on the buyer's behalf. Scheme certification fees are generally absorbed by the developer. Buyers should also budget for legal advice from a Mauritian attorney familiar with foreign ownership structures, particularly for off-plan PDS purchases.
Other Costs to Budget For
Beyond the costs in this calculator, buyers should allow for home insurance (required by mortgage lenders, typically 0.15–0.25% of property value annually), a professional valuation if using bank finance, and snagging or survey costs for off-plan or older properties. For financed purchases, bank arrangement fees and mortgage insurance (reducing term) also apply.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to buy property in Mauritius?
The main buying costs in Mauritius are: registration duty (5% of purchase price, or 0% for first-time Mauritian buyers on properties up to Rs 5M), notary fees (roughly 0.5–1.5% on a sliding scale), land registry levy, and title search fees. For a Rs 10,000,000 property, total transaction costs for a standard buyer are typically Rs 650,000–750,000 (6.5–7.5%). Foreign buyers through PDS/IRS schemes pay the same rates.
What is registration duty in Mauritius?
Registration duty is the main property transaction tax in Mauritius, payable to the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) when the sale deed is registered. The standard rate is 5% of the purchase price. First-time Mauritian citizen buyers are exempt from registration duty on properties priced up to Rs 5,000,000. Foreign buyers and second-home purchases pay the full 5%.
Do foreigners pay more to buy property in Mauritius?
No — foreign buyers pay the same 5% registration duty as local buyers. However, foreign nationals can only purchase property through approved government schemes (PDS, IRS, Smart City) with a minimum investment of approximately USD 375,000. Foreign buyers are not eligible for the first-time buyer registration duty exemption, which is reserved for Mauritian citizens.
What are notary fees when buying property in Mauritius?
All property transactions in Mauritius must be executed before a licensed notary. Notary fees follow a sliding scale set by the Mauritius Notaries Act — typically between 0.5% and 1.5% of the purchase price, with the rate decreasing as the price increases. For a Rs 10M property, notary fees are approximately Rs 80,000–90,000. The notary handles deed preparation, all land searches, and registration at the Land Registry.
What is the minimum investment for foreign property buyers in Mauritius?
The minimum investment threshold for foreign nationals purchasing property in Mauritius through approved schemes (PDS, IRS, Smart City) is USD 375,000 (approximately Rs 17,000,000 at current rates). Purchases meeting this threshold qualify the buyer and their immediate family for a Mauritius Occupation Permit, granting the right to reside on the island.