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December 2015

INTEGRATED RESORT SCHEME / REAL ESTATE SCHEME IN MAURITIUS

Following the 2015 / 2016 Budget Speech, it may well be that there will be changes in the rules regarding ‘Integrated Resort Scheme’ (IRS). My understanding is that the IRS concept will be modified because it is considered a ‘ghetto for the rich’ by the new Government. Government policy is shifting towards a more inclusive concept of ‘smart cities’, accessible to all. Parliament has passed the Finance Act, concise copies of which will be made available.

IS YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER? YOUR HOLIDAY CHECKLIST

The holiday season is almost upon us, and with it an excellent opportunity to get your financial house in order. One of the keys to stress-free living in the holiday season is to make a financial checklist, suggests Managing Partner, Olivier Barbeau. While all the festive detail is being sorted, serious financial stuff can go adrift and target dates missed. A pre-holiday financial to-do list is a top priority, or should be, for many of us. Most of these tasks can be accomplished quickly, but the benefits can last a lifetime.