deeneshd
Mauritian citizen
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Mauritian
Lives in Flacq
Registration: 07 January 2014
Looking for a full time driver by afromaryland
Hi - we're looking to hire a full-time driver for our family, we'd highly welcome referrals or advice from this community. Thank you.
@afromaryland Hi,Tell me more what exactly are you looking for if you are still looking?RegardsDeenesh Read More
Portable or pocket wifi by james--0-33
Hi Allis it possible to rent Portable or pocket wifi for 1 month ? Is there a company at the airport that can rent me a device ?thank you James
Hi,You can buy a prepaid sim card from Emtel or MyT for your daily phone use. You have a monthly allowance of 75 GB for 315 rs on MyT or 5GB per day for 30 days at 319 rs on Emtel. Use hotspot to share the data with your other devicesYou can go for ... Read More
Are lawyers expensive by premapens
do buiness people pay on time? Any layers here?Hi ,Just worried that if people help with advice etc , can they latter ask for a share of your success?is it costly to have lawyer for checking leases?
Hi,Depending on what kind of business you want to do, the leases are standard ones. You can ask a lawyer to check your lease but it will be an additional cost. Better you use your judgement or ask a local person who can assist you.Do pm if you think ... Read More
Shipping Motorcycle (Vacation purposes only) by ayoobcallachund
Ladies and Gentlemen,I hope you all are well. I need your input concerning Motorcycle. I'm going to Mauritius for Vacation from Canada and I would like to ship my motorcycle to Mauritius for the period of time I'll be there to commute.Any ...
Hi,I would suggest that you leave your motorcycle and get a new one here. If you are coming for a short trip, no need for motorcycles, you can get along in taxi or metro depending where you are staying. If you are coming for a longer trip buy a ... Read More
Transferring MUR to EUR by GuestPoster44310
Hello to all,I am looking for the cheapest way to transfer rupees (MUR) from an MCB account (or cash) to a French Soci茅t茅 G茅n茅rale account (EUR).My test made from the MCB online site (MCB Internet Banking) makes me afraid ...
Hi,The best way will depend on the amount of money that you have to transfer.PM me for more information.RegardsDeenesh Read More
1 Year Car Use- Better to Buy and Resell or Rent? by peterg123
Folks, we hope to be spending a year in Mauritius starting Jan 2024. We certainly need a car. The simple question is, will it be more economical to buy a car and re-sell to the dealer after a years use ( assume no accidents etc) or rent a car on a ...
Hi,Go for a fit, it is a very popular car in the region. The car will depreciate around 100-150k depending the state of the car which will be more than you will have to pay for renting out of the car.We can dicuss more if you want. PM ... Read More
How much do you guys pay for a long term car rental by zurtle
I'm in Mauritius now and looking for a long term car rental.How much does it usually cost to rent the following cars on a long term basis (>6 months)1. Small Hatchback2. Sedan3. Mid- Sized SUVWould it be possible to get a car for 15k a month? I ...
Best option if you are looking to have a car for 1 year or more is to buy a car and then sell it back. The only issue will be that the cost of the car will not be available to use.PM for additional details Read More
Car Storage, Professional, Monthly, in Mauritius? by peterg123
Someone must do it... a standard procedure where you can safely garage your car for a month or 6 months , and pay a rate... normally includes聽聽secure covered artea and聽a guard.聽Thanks
Easiest way will be to rent out the car to someone trustworthy and ask him to take care of the car for you Read More
Requirements to open a bank account and best bank by GuestPosterS2506
Hello all.I am Sara. I am looking for some information about opening a bank account in Mauritius.What are the requirements and which is the best hassle free bank for expats with/without residency permits?TIA
@Adam.Sara Hello, Easiest way to open a bank account is to go to the bank with you occupation permit and request them to open a bank account for you. There are other papers which they are going to ask like a proof of identity and proof of address. ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Hi, I did mention that I was replying in context of conservative point of view, but Living in "tourist" places like grand baie, Flic en flac and Tamarin can definetely yield you the prices you are mentioning. If I may, please take a trip ... Read More
Authorised dealer or direct importer? by Willem70
Hi everyone. We are buying a car and I will appreciate some advice on the following: Are the direct importers as good as the authorized dealerships? Is it safe to buy from a direct importer? What are the pro's and con's of the two? Thanks
Hi, Most car dealers will offer you at least 6 months warranty on the engine and 1 year warranty on the body. With official dealership, you can check out the car you are going to take. With direct car importers, you will only be able to see pictures ... Read More
Property
Hi, If your fiancee is buying the land on her name and taking a loan to build the house, legally she cant sell the land till the loan amount is cleared. Once you are legally married you can purchase the land jointly as husband and wife and she can ... Read More
Find a job in Mauritius
Hi, You best bet will be Club Med in Mauritius or you can always check with some hotels if you want to remain in the same line of business. Regards Deenesh Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Hi all, Let em reply this from a conservative mauritian point of view :) How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Mauritius? How about buying an apartment or a house in Mauritius? Starts as from 10k. Places near the town centres or ... Read More
HELP! MARRIAGE VISA by Nika_k
Hello! I'm Russian and I want to get married to Mauritian. I have read that I need to have marriage visa for that. I didn't find any useful information about Mauritian marriage visa in the Internet. Please somebody help me! 1. How to get ...
Hi, In case people are still wondering, there is an excellent article in the defimedia website. https://defimedia.info/mariage-dun-non-mauricien-un-mauricien-des-procedures-suivre-la-lettre Regards Deenesh Read More
loan in Mauritius
Hi, Various banks/Insurance companies provide study or personal loans schemes. You can check any of them when you are in Mauritius. Regards Deenesh Read More
Job Searches by BronWilliams
Hi Everyone, I currently live in South Africa, and I am looking at opportunities in Mauritius. What are the best websites to look at job listings? Thanks, Bronwyn
Hello Bron, In my opinion there are 2 prospects you can look into: 1. Register yourself as a trainer and Give video editing training or conduct video editing workshops. 2. Create a network with the videographers who shoot wedding/commercials and ... Read More
Business permit by Pinkipops
Hi, I currently live in Mauritius and I'm here on a spouse permit. I'm a web designer by trade and I'm looking to set myself up so I can work from home. At the moment I'm not legally allowed to work here - does anyone know where I ...
Hi, This may be a late reply but there is also the opportunity of registering yourself as an individual consultant, You will get a BRN stating with "I". You should in theory start working with that. Else you can start a 1 person company ... Read More
payroll taxes for S.A. citizens working in mauritius
Hi, If you are working in Mauritius, you will have to pay taxes based on Mauritian Laws which is about 15% after the primary deductions. Depending on the amount of your income, it may be more interesting to charge your clients from here. But it is ... Read More
Where to shop for beds, mattress, TV etc? by rooimot
Hi All We are moving to the Island in November and we will need to furnish the house we rented. Where is the best and most affordable place to shop? We will be in the North so will be handy if the shops in the north offer what we need. Any advice ...
Hi, What kind of furniture are you looking for? There are lots of shops like Courts, www.TFP.mu, www.jkalachand.mu, www.Furniture.mu for ready made furnitures. There is also lots of people who do furnitures on demand based on your ... Read More
Driving a taxi/H1/Hi-Ace for taxi business
Hi, Generally you will have to apply for a bus permit and pass the bus driving exams. Ideally apply at any local police station and schedule a bus driving test. After that you can legally drive 7+ seater vehicles. Do you already know how to drive ... Read More
Job Searches by BronWilliams
Hi Everyone, I currently live in South Africa, and I am looking at opportunities in Mauritius. What are the best websites to look at job listings? Thanks, Bronwyn
hi Bron, In which business are you in? What kind of opportunity are you looking for? Regards Deenesh Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius in relation to south africa by Rebmormax3
Hi my name is Sam and I am thinking of making mauritius our home in the future. This would include three daughters one of whom still needs to complete 3 years of high school. I am interested in understanding how generally the cost of living in ...
Hi, The cost of living is more or less the same as in SA. The food is slightly more expensive. If you need a detailed pricing, check out the Living in Mauritius section. If you need answer to a specific question, do not hesitate to inbox or email ... Read More
Wanting to relocate to Mauritius by Leoaura
Greetings! Everyone My name is Leoaura currently residing in South Africa. I am a Tourism Management graduate with 10years aviation experience and an International Qualification from Iata Geneva Switzeland allowing me to work anywhere in the ...
Hi, Are you going to live here for a long time (15 to 20 Years min) or are you looking for a medium term stay (5-10 Years). You can invest in the tourist villa around the island which are available to the foreigners. But these tend to be quite ... Read More
Any company to build a private Greenhouse? by SoCha
Hi, We've just moved here and would like to find a good company to build a private greenhouse in our yard. We're worried about the pesticides and chemicals we here go into most vegetables, and feel a greenhouse would also be a good project ...
Hi. Yes already in production. Which products are you looking for? Regards Deenesh Read More
Exchanging Money
Hi, Try Shibanni Finance. Else there are some private money changers as well where you can get a better rate. If you dont mind, PM me the amount you want to exchange, I can redirect you to the best place then. Regards Deenesh Read More
Any company to build a private Greenhouse? by SoCha
Hi, We've just moved here and would like to find a good company to build a private greenhouse in our yard. We're worried about the pesticides and chemicals we here go into most vegetables, and feel a greenhouse would also be a good project ...
Hi, Were you able to find what you were looking for? We have a bio farming project, if you are interested. Regards Deenesh Read More
starting business by solly_465
I want to move to Mauritius. How easy is it to start business over there, does the law allow anyone to start a small business like business center or foodstuffs business. You may tell me which business sales there for foreigners.
Hi, Were you able to get the information you were looking for? If not Pm me. Regards Deenesh Read More
Reliable Accountants/Financial Advisors by Darknstormy
Hi all, We are coming to Mauritius next september to continue our quest to start our own businiess there and are looking to meet with financial advisors and/or accountants who can assist us in the progress. Are there any firms that are recommended? ...
Hi, Are you looking for an accounting firm or looking for someone who can help you with your accounting needs? Please contact me if it is the latter. Regards Deenesh Read More
Registering a Branch of an Existing South African Company in Mauritius
Hi, Email me if you are still having issues. Regards Deenesh Read More
Salaries in Mauritius by LeighSA
Hi, I found this list on salaryexplorer.com, wondering if anybody with first hand knowledge can tell me if these salaries are realistic? Also, could someone please tell me, is Rs the same as MUR.. ie both Mauritian Rupee or is Rs Indian Rupee? [1] ...
Hello Uzma, Starting salary of developers begin with roughly MUR 18,000 and can go as high as 6 figures depending on the experience and sector. Microsoft certifications is usually not considered when determining the salary but it will help to get ... Read More
Salaries in Mauritius by LeighSA
Hi, I found this list on salaryexplorer.com, wondering if anybody with first hand knowledge can tell me if these salaries are realistic? Also, could someone please tell me, is Rs the same as MUR.. ie both Mauritian Rupee or is Rs Indian Rupee? [1] ...
Hi, In my opinion the salary are very unrealistic. Gaps always exist but some of the values are off by a lot. Contact me with specific roles if you want a more realistic salary range. Regards Deenesh Read More
What is a good salary in Mauritius and where is a good place to live? by Bennet-Steam
Good afternoon/evening all, My partner and I are heading to Mauritius this coming September, and we would be interested to hear: (A) what it's like to live there, (B) whether Tamarin would represent a good place to say, and (C) what kind of ...
Good Morning, (A) what it's like to live there Its an overall nice and cozy place to live. You'll feel very welcome here. (B) whether Tamarin would represent a good place to say Tamarin is a good place. There are all the required amenities ... Read More