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Mauritius vs United Kingdom: tax comparison for expats & nomads

A sourced head-to-head on Mauritius and United Kingdom: tax-residency rules, income tax rates, special regimes and nomad visas, side by side. Income tax only, not tax advice.

Effective income tax by income

An effective-rate comparison for this pair isn’t available yet (one country’s full bracket table is still being verified). The sourced fact comparison below still applies — and the interactive tool covers every modelled country.

Mauritius vs United Kingdom, side by side

 MauritiusUnited Kingdom
Top income tax rate20%PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“As of 1 July 2023, a progressive tax system has been introduced.”View source · accessed 2026-09-0845%HM Revenue & Customs (GOV.UK)“Additional rate over £125,140 45%”View source · accessed 2026-08-20
Tax-residency day threshold183 daysPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“Presence in Mauritius is for a period of or periods amounting in the aggregate to at least 183 days in that income year.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08183 daysHM Revenue & Customs (GOV.UK)“you spent 183 or more days in the UK in the tax year”View source · accessed 2026-08-20
Signature tax regime[source]PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“There is no tax on capital gains in Mauritius.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08FIG regime (ex-non-dom): 4 yearsHM Revenue & Customs (GOV.UK)“On 6 April 2025 the 4-year foreign income and gains regime replaced the remittance basis”View source · accessed 2026-08-20
Digital nomad visaYes — Premium Travel VisaEconomic Development Board Mauritius“The Premium Visa aims at encouraging foreign nationals to come for a long stay as a tourist, a retiree or a professional willing to come with his/her family and work remotely from Mauritius, in a COVID-safe destination.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08No
Nomad-visa income requirement[source]Economic Development Board Mauritius“Minimum amount of USD 1500 per month for each adult applicant and minimum amount of USD 500 per month for each dependent child”View source · accessed 2026-09-08—

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mauritius or United Kingdom better for tax?

It depends on your income, residency status and which special regime you qualify for. Compare the residency rules, rates and regimes side by side below, and use the interactive tool for your own income.

Which has the lower tax-residency threshold, Mauritius or United Kingdom?

Mauritius treats you as tax resident after 183 days, and United Kingdom after 183 days. But ties like a home, family or economic centre can trigger residency on fewer days — never rely on a day count alone.

Does Mauritius or United Kingdom have a digital nomad visa?

Mauritius has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa; United Kingdom has no dedicated digital-nomad visa. See the "Digital nomad visa" row below for the sourced detail.

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