Import and export of goods with Mauritius — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 5 minutes. CISG not ratified, settlements in USD, offshore financial hub
Choose contract type →Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Mauritian partner
A Russian company purchases goods from a Mauritian supplier: textiles, sugar, seafood, and jewelry.
A Russian company sells petroleum products, metals, fertilizers, and industrial goods to Mauritius.
A Russian company receives services from Mauritian providers: finance, IT, tourism.
A Russian company provides services to Mauritian clients: IT, consulting.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Mauritius has not ratified the CISG. The Code Napoléon (Code Civil) applies, with elements of English common law — specify the governing law explicitly.
No CISG · specify lawMauritius is one of Africa's leading offshore financial centers. Many companies are registered here as holding structures. Verify where the company actually conducts business.
Offshore · Financial CentreThe MUR (Mauritian rupee) is stable, but international contracts are traditionally settled in USD. SWIFT transfers are unrestricted via MCB (Mauritius Commercial Bank).
USD/MUR · settlementsMauritius is located in the Indian Ocean, 2,000 km from the coast of Africa. The main port is Port Louis. Sea freight from Novorossiysk via Suez takes 25–30 days.
Port Louis · Indian OceanAnswers to the most common questions
Mauritius is a small island in the Indian Ocean that has become one of Africa's leading offshore financial centers. The country is expanding trade under the AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area).
The contract should include the BRN (Business Registration Number), full company name, and address. Verify the company through the Registrar of Companies (mns.mu).
Mauritius has not ratified the CISG. The Code Napoléon (Code Civil) applies, with elements of English common law. For dispute resolution, MCCI (Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Arbitration or ICC is recommended.
Many companies in Mauritius are holding structures. Before signing a contract, verify whether the company actually conducts business on the island.
Port Louis is the main port of Mauritius. From Black Sea ports via the Suez Canal takes 25–30 days.