DATES

23 October 2025

DURATION

1 Day

DELIVERY

In-person

TIMING

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

VENUE

Gold Crest Hotel

TRAINER

Hassimjee Galamali

FEES

Rs 15,000

HRDC REFUND

Up to 70% refundable (Subject  to HRDC eligibility and conditions)

 

Breaks:

Tea Break
Lunch
Tea Break

10:30 - 10:45 AM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
3:30 - 3:45 PM

Target Audience

SME owners, start-up founders, tax practitioners, freelancers, and admin or finance staff involved in VAT, invoicing, and compliance, especially those nearing or exceeding the prescribed turnover threshold.

Course Overview

Navigate Tax Changes with Confidence - with the lowering of the VAT registration threshold to Rs 3 million, more SMEs are now under the tax net. This focused one-day training empowers business owners, entrepreneurs, and finance professionals to stay compliant and make smarter financial decisions.

Gain practical insights into the new VAT obligations, key principles of income and corporate tax, and essential customs requirements, all tailored for those navigating growth, imports, or service-based operations.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:
 

  • Understand the implications of the new Rs 3M VAT threshold
  • Know when and how to register for VAT
  • Learn the basics of VAT filing, invoicing, and penalties
  • Gain foundational knowledge of Income Tax and Corporate Tax for SMEs
  • Explore key customs and import/export compliance obligations
  • Identify practical steps to stay compliant and avoid penalties

Training Content:

 

Day

Topics Covered

Morning


Understanding the Prescribed VAT Threshold

 Overview of VAT in Mauritius
 Legal implications of the new threshold
 Who is now liable for VAT registration?
 Case examples: Businesses at the edge
 Registration process
 Record-keeping requirements
 Filing returns & deadlines
 Consequences of non-compliance

Afternoon


Income Tax & Corporate Tax Obligations

 Income tax filing for individuals vs companies
 Tax rates & thresholds
 Responsibilities of small companies and start-ups
 Deductions, penalties & tax planning basics
 Import/export basics for small businesses
 Common customs declarations
 VAT & Customs Duties
 Handling MRA inspections & audits
 Practical compliance cases
 Q & A