The Indian Ocean address the South African and French fortunes chose first. Twenty percent at the top, no capital gains, a double tax treaty network built for holding companies, and a coast that looks like the Maldives with a legal system that looks like London.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $57K | 19% | $243K |
| $1M | $197K | 20% | $803K |
| $3M | $597K | 20% | $2.4M |
Special regime. Income tax tops out at 20%, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and foreign income is taxed only when it is remitted, so what stays offshore stays outside the net
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Grand Baie (Mauritius) ranks for you.
Residence permit through property from US$375K in an approved scheme, or the 1 year Premium visa for remote workers on about US$1,500 a month. The investor Occupation Permit floor moved from US$50K to US$100K under the Finance Act 2026, gazetted 13.08.2026, with turnover tests from year 3. A Golden Visa at US$1M into fintech, AI, biotech or renewables was approved by Cabinet in April 2026.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 19.1 |
| London | 12.8 |
| Zurich | 11.9 |
| Dubai | 7.2 |
| Singapore | 7.8 |
| Tel Aviv | 8.7 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $197K, an effective 20%, leaving $803K. At $300K the rate is 19%, at $3M it is 20%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included. Special regime: Income tax tops out at 20%, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and foreign income is taxed only when it is remitted, so what stays offshore stays outside the net
Residence permit through property from US$375K in an approved scheme, or the 1 year Premium visa for remote workers on about US$1,500 a month. The investor Occupation Permit floor moved from US$50K to US$100K under the Finance Act 2026, gazetted 13.08.2026, with turnover tests from year 3. A Golden Visa at US$1M into fintech, AI, biotech or renewables was approved by Cabinet in April 2026. Routes that matter for money: Golden visa, Remote work visa.
The cost index is 60 against Zurich at 100, safety 7/10, schools 6/10, 2,900 sun hours a year.
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.