Is Mauritius good for remote work?
Direct Answer
Yes — fibre internet up to 500Mbps, reliable power, growing coworking scene, and the Premium Visa makes it legal to work for overseas employers.
Remote working in Mauritius
Internet
Fibre from Emtel, MTML (Chilli), and Mauritius Telecom. 100–500Mbps plans at MUR 1,200–2,500/month. 4G LTE island-wide as backup.
The Premium Visa
Legal route for remote workers — 1 year renewable, allows work for foreign employers and clients. Does not permit employment by a Mauritius company.
Coworking spaces
Ebène Cybercity (central plateau), Grand Baie, and Port Louis all have options. Tamarin and Flic en Flac have smaller boutique spaces.
Time zone (UTC+4)
Good overlap with Europe (2–4hrs ahead) and South Africa (2hrs ahead). India (1.5hrs behind). Challenging for US East Coast.
Tax
183+ days = tax resident. Foreign income remitted to Mauritius taxed at 15% flat rate. Income kept offshore not taxed.