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Africa-Indian Ocean

Mauritius

Mauritius offers a structured regulatory environment through the Financial Services Commission, with the VAITOS Act providing a comprehensive framework for licensed virtual asset and initial token offering activity.

regulatory maturity
Developing
market positioning
Cross-Border Structuring
advisory suitability
High
institutional readiness
Selective
A · Regulatory Scope

Scope, licensing and operational frame.

Scope of Regulation

The Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act regulates VASPs and ITO issuers under the FSC.

Who requires a licence

VASPs, exchanges, custodians, transfer service providers and ITO issuers operating from Mauritius.

Restricted activities

Unauthorised retail solicitation; activities outside the licensed scope.

Permitted activities

Licensed dealing, custody, advisory and ITO issuance under defined classes.

Practical & advisory implications

Substance, governance and AML/CFT requirements align with FATF expectations.

B · Regulatory Timeline

Evolution at a glance.

2018

FSC publishes initial guidance on digital assets.

2021

VAITOS Act enacted.

2022

VASP licensing operational under FSC.

2024

Tokenisation sandbox engagement formalised.

2025

Cross-border structuring frameworks expand.

C · News & Updates

Recent regulatory signals.

News2026-01-14

FSC expands VASP licensing categories

Circular2025-12-22

Guidance on tokenised fund custody arrangements

D · Mercury Advisory View

"Mauritius is well-suited for cross-border structuring, particularly for Africa-focused digital asset activity."

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