Mauritius: Contracts and Commercial Law

When Mauritian parties enter into cross-border commercial agreements governed by foreign law, they must navigate a complex interplay between contractual freedom and mandatory local requirements. While Mauritius upholds party autonomy in international transactions, the choice of foreign governing law does not entirely displace Mauritian legal principles, particularly regarding public policy limitations, security perfection requirements, and enforcement mechanisms. Understanding these critical considerations

When the Constitution was enacted in 1968, there was not much business around apart from sugar cane, industries accessory to it and basic trade and commerce for the needs of colonial Mauritius.