Mauritius: Tax Authorities

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has delivered a landmark ruling on Mauritius tax law, clarifying when companies can claim an 80% exemption on interest income under the Income Tax Act. This decision resolves a critical dispute between Alteo Energy Ltd and the Mauritius Revenue Authority regarding the interpretation of substantial activity requirements for tax exemptions. The judgment establishes a new framework for determining eligibility based on where income-generating activities are performed

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