How do you get a tan in Mauritius?


How do you get a tan in Mauritius? In Mauritius the TIN is officially called the Tax Account Number (TAN). For individuals: The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) issues a Tax Account Number to all individuals with a tax obligation in Mauritius. The TAN is given at the time of the registration of the individual in the databases of the MRA.


What is the TAN number example?

The 5th to the 9th digit is numerical. The 10th digit is again a capital letter. For example, a TAN number should look like PDES03028F. Anyone who is liable to deduct TDS from their payments must get a TAN card which they must then quote when issuing payments or getting TDS returns.


How do I activate my TAN?

You can activate your TAN login ID using these steps:
  1. Login to e-filing portal using PAN credentials.
  2. Select Pending Actions tab.
  3. Under 'for your actions' tab click on 'Approval / modification of tax deductor and collector registration.
  4. Click 'Approve'


How do I know my TAN?

Step 1: Go to the e-Filing portal home page, and click Know TAN Details. Step 2: On the Know TAN Details page, in case you do not know the TAN of deductor, select the Name option as the search criteria. Select the Category and State of deductor; enter the Name of Deductor, and a valid Mobile Number accessible to you.


Does Mauritius have VAT?

VAT is charged by VAT-registered entities at the standard rate of 15% on all goods and services supplied by them in Mauritius (except those taxed at 0%), other than the following exempt supplies (not an exhaustive list): Wheat and cereal flours (excluding wheat flour).