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Here are some common questions about REAA

An Individual, Company or Société/Partnership carrying out any of the following activities must register with the REAA:

  • negotiating the sale, exchange, purchase or lease of real estate;
  • directing or assisting in the procuring of prospects, or the negotiation or closing of transactions which result in the sale, exchange, purchase or lease of real estate;
  • taking part in the procuring of vendors, purchasers, lessors, lessees, landlords or tenants of real estate;
  • engaging in real estate management, either as a consultant or as an agent;
  • advertising or holding himself out as being engaged in the business of negotiating the sale, exchange, purchase or lease of real estate;
  • receiving payment for a real estate transaction, either by himself, his partner, his employee or his agent; and

includes

  • a land promoter;
  • a property developer.
National E-Licencing System (NELS) Platform of the Economic Development Board (EDB). 
Link for registration: https://business.edbmauritius.org
  • Individual;
  • Company; and
  • Société/Partnership.
When creating your EDB profile, it is mandatory to select both SMS and Email as your preferred notification channels to ensure that you receive all important communications from the EDB platform and REAA promptly, including One-Time Passwords (OTPs), application status updates, requests for additional information, payment notifications, and approval or registration notices. 

Failure to select both notification methods may result in delayed or missed communications that could affect the processing of your application.
No. 
Under Section 16(3)(b)(ii) of the REAA Act 2020, in the case of a Company, at least one director shall be registered as a Real Estate Agent under the REAA Act 2020.  
 
Under Section 16(3)(b)(iii) of the REAA Act 2020, in the case of a Société / Partnership, at least one member, partner or director shall be registered as a Real Estate Agent under the REAA Act 2020.
Yes.
A Nominated Member/Partner/Director may register on behalf of more than one Company/Société/Partnership. However, a fresh application must be submitted for each Company or Société/Partnership.
  • Format of documents to be uploaded: PDF or JPG
  • Kindly Note that for 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14 and 15, the documents for the applicant, Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Compliance Officer shall be submitted.
  1. National Identity Card / Passport 
  2. Recent Proof of Address (Utility Bill / Bank Statement of less than 3 months as at date of application) 
  3. Mobile Number
  4. Email address
  5. Copy of Occupational / Work Permit (for Foreign Citizens) 
  6. Business Registration Card (Business Registration Number) / Trade Licence
  7. Certificate of Incorporation
  8. TAN Number
  9. VAT Number
  10. Valid and recent Certificate of Character (issued less than 6 months as at date of application)
  11. Business Plan (forthcoming 1 year)
  12. Educational Certificates and Transcripts 
  13. Professional Certificates 
  14. Employment / Professional History over the last 5 years (if applicable)  (Name, address and contact number of Company, nature of business, position held, appointment date and cessation date) 
  15. Sworn Affidavit certifying work experience of applicant

  16. Signed authorisation letter by applicant conveying approvals for the following: 

    1.  Person submitting the application on behalf of the applicant (if a different person submitting the application for the applicant); and 
    2.  Nomination of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Compliance Officer.
  17. Fit and Proper Questionnaire of applicant.
  • Format of documents to be uploaded: PDF or JPG
  • Kindly Note that for 1, 2, 3, 4, 11 and 12 the documents for the Member, Partner or Director, Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Compliance Officer shall be submitted.
  1. National Identity Card / Passport 
  2. Recent Proof of Address (Utility Bill / Bank Statement of less than 3 months as at date of application) 
  3. Mobile Number
  4. Email address
  5. Copy of Occupational / Work Permit (for Foreign Citizens) of Member, Partner or Director 
  6. Business Registration Card (Business Registration Number) / Trade Licence
  7. Certificate of Incorporation
  8. VAT Number
  9. Valid and recent Certificate of Character (issued less than 6 months as at date of application)
  10. Business Plan (forthcoming 1 year)
  11. Educational Certificates and Transcripts 
  12. Professional Certificates 
  13. Structure Chart till Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (including percentage of ownership shares) 

  14. A certified copy of Company Resolution conveying approvals for the following: 

    1. Nominated Member / Partner / Director proposed to act as real estate agent;

    2. Person submitting the application on behalf of the Company or Société/Partnership; and 

    3. Nomination of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Compliance Officer

  15. Fit and Proper Questionnaire of Member, Partner or Director.
Yes. 
Unless otherwise stated, copies submitted to REAA should be certified as true copies by the Company Secretary.

Companies / Sociétés / Partnerships are required to submit a one-year Business Plan detailing, among other things: 

  • Estimated Turnover
  • Types of Services offered
  • List of employees dealing in real estate transactions (including name, phone number, residential address, National Identity Card Number)
  • Types of Clients being serviced (local or overseas or both)
  • If overseas, specify target countries.

This assists REAA in understanding the proposed business activities.

Previous address history assists REAA in carrying out identity verification and due diligence.

If exact dates are unknown, applicants should provide the most accurate information available.
Employment history assists REAA in verifying professional experience where necessary.

Designation refers to your current job title or position. 
Examples may include: 

  •  Director  
  •  Property Consultant  
  •  Sales Executive  
  •  Manager  
  •  Compliance Officer  

The above is a non-exhaustive list.

Applicants should describe the principal activities carried out by the business, for example:
  •  Real Estate Agency  
  •  Property Development  
  •  Land Promotion  
  •  Property Management
MLRO stands for Money Laundering Reporting Officer. 
This officer is responsible for reporting suspicious transactions and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering obligations.
A Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) supports the MLRO and assumes those responsibilities whenever necessary.
The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the company complies with applicable legislation, regulations and REAA requirements.
 A Beneficial Owner is the individual who ultimately owns or controls the company, directly or indirectly, including through voting rights or executive control.
REAA is legally required to identify persons holding significant ownership or control in regulated entities for regulatory and AML/CFT purposes.
The Fit and Proper Questionnaire enables REAA to assess whether directors and senior officers satisfy the standards of integrity, competence and suitability required under the REAA Act.
The Fit and Proper Questionnaire shall be completed by the Member, Partner or Director of the Company or Société / Partnership. 
Applications submitted without the questionnaire will be considered incomplete.
The current non-refundable processing fee is MUR 2,000 for each application being submitted.

Upon approval: 

  • Real Estate Agent: MUR 20,000  
  • Land Promoter: MUR 100,000  
  • Property Developer: MUR 100,000

All payments should be effected online on the NELS platform.

Please ensure: 
  • you are logged into your account;  
  • you have opened the correct payment link; and  
  • you have completed all previous steps.  

If the payment option is still unavailable, contact the EDB Help Desk.

FAQ: After Approval


Yes. 
Successful applicants must apply for registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit within 5 working days after receiving their Certificate of Registration.

FAQ: Technical Questions


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REAA Business Days: Monday – Friday
REAA Business Hours: 09.00hrs – 16.00hrs
REAA Website: www.reaamauritius.org
REAA Helpline: 490-7801
REAA Email: cr@reaamauritius.org
You can email them at the following address:
nels@edbmauritius.org