DO MAURITIUS
INCENTIVES
Mauritius offers a cash rebate on Qualifying Production Expenditure (QPPE) — production costs incurred locally on goods, facilities and services provided by Mauritian companies and individuals. It is a direct refund rather than a tax credit, guaranteeing a turnaround on local spend within a short period. Eligible formats include feature films (with or without animation), television drama series and single dramas, documentaries, factual, lifestyle and natural-history programming, music videos, reality television, advertising features and games. The scheme also covers Qualifying Post-Production Expenditure, including editing, sound, music, VFX and dubbing carried out in Mauritius.
BENEFITSA rebate of up to 40% on QPPE is available to productions that shoot substantially in Mauritius and meet the higher spend thresholds — for example, feature films with a minimum qualifying spend of USD 1,000,000, high-end or single television drama at a minimum of USD 150,000 per episode, and post-production of USD 150,000 or more.
A rebate of 30% on QPPE applies to productions at lower spend thresholds, including smaller feature films, television drama series, documentaries, music videos, dubbing projects and post-production work.
Where above-the-line costs exceed below-the-line costs, a 40% cap applies to the qualifying above-the-line portion.
ELIGIBILITYThe applicant must be a film production company registered in Mauritius, which may be up to 100% foreign-owned. The producer must demonstrate a track record of at least five years in film production, and the production must be a private-sector commercial entity. Applications are submitted to the Economic Development Board at least four weeks before filming and require a synopsis, producer and key-cast filmographies, a detailed budget in Mauritian Rupees, cast and crew nationalities, and location details.
Rebate claims are submitted within 60 days of completing filming in Mauritius, with reimbursement generally processed within 30 days of the Economic Development Board receiving complete documentation.
SCRIPTED & UNSCRIPTED PRODUCTIONS
At DO Productions Mauritius, we don’t just service productions, we bring stories to life across genres and formats. Whether it’s scripted features, dramas, and series that demand cinematic precision, or unscripted documentaries, reality formats, and lifestyle programming, that thrive on authenticity, our Mauritian base is equipped to deliver.
- Scripted excellence: From historical epics to contemporary thrillers, Mauritius’ diverse landscapes provide the perfect canvas for narrative filmmaking.
- Unscripted impact: With around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year — roughly 6 to 7 hours of sun on an average day — Mauritius offers long, reliable shooting days almost year-round. English-speaking crews, and a film-friendly culture, Mauritius is ideal for documentaries, factual entertainment, and live formats.
This dual capability ensures that DO Mauritius is not just a service hub, but a creative partner for productions of every scale and ambition.
WHY MAURITIUS
Mauritius offers a remarkable concentration of looks within a single, compact island — and the climate to capture them. With over 2,450 hours of sunshine a year and an average temperature of around 27°C, productions benefit from long, reliable shooting days and consistent natural light across most of the year.
For its size, the island delivers exceptional location diversity, often within an hour's drive of one another. Its coastline is defined by white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and dramatic reefs, while the interior rises into volcanic mountains, gorges and the forested peaks of Black River Gorges National Park. Cascading waterfalls, crater lakes, rolling sugarcane plantations and lush tropical rainforest sit alongside more unexpected backdrops — the sculpted earth of Chamarel's coloured sands, botanical gardens, and the iconic silhouette of Le Morne Brabant.
The built environment is equally versatile. Port Louis, the capital, combines a working waterfront with colonial-era architecture and bustling markets, while historic estates, colourful coastal villages, temples, churches and mosques reflect the island's multicultural heritage. This range allows Mauritius to double convincingly for a variety of tropical, colonial and contemporary settings.
Underpinning it all is a stable, business-friendly environment with established production infrastructure, a workforce fluent in both English and French, and a competitive film rebate of up to 40% on qualifying local spend. Together, these make Mauritius a genuinely cost-effective and visually rich destination for feature films, television, documentaries and commercials alike.
OUR PROMISE
We at DO Productions Mauritius are all about servicing - but more than that, we’re about delivering scripted and unscripted productions that resonate globally. With Mauritius’ incentives and locations, we make sure every project finds its perfect stage.
