Business updates

The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) wishes to inform the public that given the lockdown prevailing in Mauritius, a dedicated team of MRA staff is working to maintain all essential services that MRA offers to its stakeholders.

The following arrangements have been made:

MRA Head-Office:

- The facilities for the electronic submission of tax returns and electronic payment of any tax due are available on MRA website (www.mra.mu).

• - Taxpayers who are unable to submit returns or effect payment of tax due to the lockdown will not be charged any penalty or interest for late submission/payment.

• - Kindly note that the head-office of the MRA at Ehram Court, Cnr S. Virgil Naz & Mgr Gonin Streets, Port-Louis, is closed to the public.

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  However, queries may be emailed on headoffice@mra.mu. A team of MRA officers is working from home to ensure a smooth running of the various services.

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  MRA Customs:

• - The core services of MRA Customs are operational at Custom House, Mer Rouge, PATS, Plaine Magnien and at the SSR International Airport, with a skeleton staff, in view of enabling the clearance of goods and outgoing passengers.

• - MRA Customs at Plaine Corail in Rodrigues is also operational with a skeleton staff in view of providing the core services.

• - Facilities for the electronic submission of Customs Declarations, including electronic payment of duties and taxes, are available on the Customs Management System.

• - Information regarding specific services offered by the MRA Customs can be obtained by contacting the Duty Officer on 5 259 6950. The latter will direct the inquirer to the respective service.

• - Queries regarding alcoholic products may be addressed to the Excise Section of MRA Customs by calling on 5 778 2220.

• - All other queries regarding MRA customs services should be emailed on: customs@mra.mu 

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