Mauritius: White Paper on the Proposed Revision of the Companies Act 1984

Cabinet has agreed to the release of the White Paper relating to the proposed revision of the Companies Act, 1984. The White Paper provides for a new model for the Company Law based on the New Zealand Companies Act 1993 and adapted to suit the commercial and legal context of Mauritius. Members of the Public and practitioners will have ample opportunity to consider the proposed changes. Written comments and suggestions on the White Paper should be sent to the Registrar of Companies not later than the 15 January 2000. A draft Bill will be finalised early next year.