Operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance, the Board of Investment (BOI) was established in March 2001 under the Investment Promotion Act to give a new impetus to foreign direct investment (FDI). The BOI is the apex organisation for the promotion and facilitation of investment in Mauritius. The primary role of the BOI is to stimulate the development, expansion and growth of the economy by promoting Mauritius as a competitive business and service centre.
The BOI receives, processes and approves all applications for investing in Mauritius. It also assists investors in obtaining the necessary secondary permits and clearances from relevant authorities, thus ensuring the speedy implementation of their investment project.
The BOI also acts as an adviser to the Government on investment policies and is the sole authority for the approval of major projects.
