Can I work for a UK employer from Mauritius?
Direct Answer
Yes — on the Premium Visa you can work remotely for UK employers from Mauritius. UK tax residency implications require careful management.
Working for a UK employer from Mauritius
Yes — the Premium Visa specifically permits this.
What it allows
- •Live in Mauritius, work remotely for a UK employer
- •Salary paid to UK or Mauritius bank account
- •Does NOT allow employment by a Mauritius company
UK tax
To stop HMRC taxing your salary, formally break UK tax residency under the Statutory Residence Test (fewer than 16 days in UK/year if previously resident 3 of last 4 years). File P85 on departure.
The Mauritius-UK DTA prevents double taxation, but if you remain UK resident, UK rates apply to the margin.
Get advice
UK-Mauritius cross-border tax is complex. Use an adviser experienced in both jurisdictions before moving.
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