Importing Goods in Mauritius
If lets say, I'm importing 2000 pcs of laptop cooler fans from China or India or any other countries, how are the formalities completed?
I know I'll have to pay tax.
Im totally nil on that, and I really need some good info. I tried to have this information from many people, but they're not ready to answer my questions.
My question is simple : If my goods are coming via sea freight or air freight, will I need to produce a Business Card to get these cooler fans? What will I need to produce? What will I need to pay besides the 15% tax?
I don't have a Business Card yet, and I don't have a company.
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Hi,
sorry this reply is not really related to importing cooler fans but I remember there was a post about someone wanting to import health supplements but I can't find it anymore. If I want to buy lets say shampoo or conditioners online, is there any health regulations that I should comply to? or can I just buy it and have it shipped as any item?
Thanks
If you have no business card , it s not a big issue.
As an individual you can import products.
First you got to register at MRA [ ID and utility ] will be needed.They will give you a certificate.
After then you will hav to register at Customs house at Mer Rouge [ somewhere near ICAC ].
Then only the freight company will be able to deiver you your products
hello im planning to import cheap jewellery from china and other country the shipping is free
i wanted to know how to proceed when collecting the goods
and procedure sould i follw to be able to import the good??
You will have to pay 15% VAT on the items you're importing. There's no tax, just VAT. I've got this information from the tariff of imports from the MRA website but if I were you, I'd give them a call to double check.
All you need is your Identity Card to collect the goods and the 15% VAT you'll incur. You don't need to have a company in your name, you can be an individual and that's fine.
You can get a Business Card by registering as self employed and paying Rs100.
All the best :)
Thanks loadz! I was thinking whether I'll be needing any kinds of permit or papers. But I think the Business Card will suffice.
Thanks once again :)
You're welcome.
The Business Card gets you discount when you buy at SuperCash (you get things at wholesale prices there) and it would be a good idea to get it if you're thinking of working for yourself, not that you need it for imports though.
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