Gobal Business Company Category 2
It is defined as a Mauritius registered corporation conducting business outside Mauritius. A Global Business Company Category 2 can carry out most business activities but only with:
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(a) non-resident and
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(b) in currencies other than the Mauritian Rupee
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It benefits from a flexible legal regime. Companies interested in invoicing, marketing and international trading activities will often establish GBC2 companies.
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A GBC 2 should have a Registered office and agent in Mauritius, and its register of members, directors and secretary must be filed.
A GBC 2 is not tax resident in Mauritius and therefore cannot enjoy from the DTA network. It is totally exempt from paying taxes in Mauritius.
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An annual Financial Summary (unaudited) must be filed with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) within six months of the balance sheet date.
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A GBC 2 can engage in any business activities other than the following:
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· Banking
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· Financial Services
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· The business of holding or managing or otherwise dealing with a collective investment fund or scheme as a professional
functionary.
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· Provision of registered office facilities
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· Nominee services
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· Directorship services
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· Secretarial services or other services for corporations
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· Providing trusteeship services by way of business.