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Создание фонда

Создание маврикийского фонда

Создайте маврикийский фонд для защиты активов, наследственного планирования и благотворительных целей.

Маврикийский фонд, регулируемый Законом о фондах 2012 года, является гибридной структурой, сочетающей черты траста и компании, и представляет собой гибкий инструмент для владения активами.

Key features of a Mauritius foundation

Separate legal personality

The foundation is a legal entity in its own right. It holds assets in its own name, not through a trustee. This makes it more easily understood in civil law systems and may simplify the registration of assets (particularly real estate and company shares) across certain jurisdictions.

Founder's reserved powers

Unlike a trust settlor, who must generally relinquish control, the founder of a Mauritius foundation can retain certain reserved powers in the foundation charter — for example the power to amend the charter, appoint and remove council members, or retain a right to revoke the foundation. This makes it attractive for founders who are not yet ready to make a fully irrevocable transfer.

Council governance

The foundation is managed by a council, the equivalent of a board. The council is responsible for managing the foundation's assets and implementing its objectives. The charter specifies the number of council members, their appointment and the quorum for decisions.

Secretary requirement

Every Mauritius foundation must have a secretary — a qualified individual or body based in Mauritius — who is responsible for maintaining the foundation's records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Flexible purpose

A foundation may be established for the benefit of specified beneficiaries, for a defined purpose (such as a charitable objective), or for both. This hybrid flexibility is not available in a standard trust and makes the foundation particularly useful for families with mixed succession and philanthropic objectives.

Confidentiality

The foundation's charter and regulations are not public documents. The names of the founder, council members and beneficiaries are not on a public register. This provides a high degree of confidentiality for the family's affairs.

How to establish a Mauritius foundation

01

Define objectives and structure

We work with you and your advisers to define the foundation's purpose — succession planning, asset holding, philanthropy — and design the governance structure: founder powers, council composition, beneficiary framework.

02

Draft the charter and regulations

The foundation charter (the constitutional document) and foundation regulations (operational rules) are drafted. These define the foundation's name, objects, governance and the powers of the founder, council and beneficiaries.

03

KYC and due diligence

Full KYC is completed on the founder, council members, beneficiaries and any connected parties. Source of wealth documentation is obtained in accordance with FSC requirements.

04

Registration

The foundation is registered with the Registrar of Foundations in Mauritius. An FSC licence may also be required depending on the foundation's activities.

05

Asset transfer

The founder transfers the initial endowment to the foundation. The foundation holds the assets in its own name. Additional assets may be contributed at any time.

06

Ongoing administration

The secretary and council manage the foundation's affairs, maintain records, hold council meetings and ensure compliance with the Foundations Act 2012 and any applicable FSC requirements.

Documents and information required

  • Full KYC for the founder, all council members and beneficiaries
  • Source of wealth documentation for the founder
  • Proposed name of the foundation
  • Outline of the foundation's objectives and intended beneficiaries
  • Details of the assets to be initially endowed
  • Details of any reserved powers the founder wishes to retain
  • Identification of the secretary and council members

Indicative foundation creation costs

Costs are indicative and depend on the complexity of the charter, number of parties and nature of assets.
Item Indicative range
Charter and regulations drafting USD 3,500 – 7,000
Registration fees (government) USD 300 – 600
KYC and onboarding USD 1,000 – 2,500
Annual administration and secretarial USD 4,000 – 12,000

Frequently asked questions

Чем маврикийский фонд отличается от траста?
Фонд обладает отдельным юридическим лицом, тогда как траст не является юридическим лицом. Фонды более привычны в странах с континентальной правовой системой.
Каков минимальный размер активов для создания фонда?
Законодательством Маврикия не установлен минимальный размер активов для создания фонда.
The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal, tax or regulatory advice. Always seek professional advice specific to your situation.