How to Sell Online in Mauritius: Building Your First E-commerce Store

Selling online in Mauritius in 2026 is easier and cheaper than ever, but the payments and delivery reality is different from Europe or the US. This guide walks through the sensible stack and the pitfalls to avoid.

Choose your platform

• Shopify — easiest, monthly fee.
• WooCommerce — flexible, requires hosting.
• Wix / Squarespace — good for very small catalogues.
• Marketplaces (Facebook, Insta shops) — great for testing.

Start with what you can maintain, not the fanciest option.

Set up local payments

See Accepting Payments in Mauritius. At minimum:

• MCB Juice / JuicePro for QR and app payments.
• MyT Money for wider mobile-money reach.
• MIPS for card checkout on your site.
• Bank transfer and cash on delivery for larger orders.

Delivery and logistics

• Speedmark, Mauritius Post, Cargo Express for domestic delivery.
• Set clear cut-off times and delivery windows.
• Consider collection points in major districts.

Legal essentials

• BRN and MRA registration (see Do Online Shops Need a BRN?).
• Privacy policy — see Data Protection Act guide.
• Clear returns and refunds policy.
• VAT-compliant invoices if you're VAT-registered.

Get found

• Google Business Profile even if you're online-only.
• SME Hub Mauritius listing.
• Meta ads targeting Mauritius by district.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best e-commerce platform for Mauritius?

Shopify for speed of setup; WooCommerce for flexibility. Both integrate with MIPS.

Can I take card payments online in Mauritius?

Yes — MIPS is the most common gateway; Peach and international gateways are options for larger merchants.

Do online stores need a BRN?

Yes — see our full guide on BRN for online shops.

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