Mauritius Company Register Search: CBRIS, Names and Corporate Records
Find a Mauritius company by name, BRN or file number through the official CBRD online search. Then understand what a registry result can — and cannot — confirm before a contract, payment or investment.
Independent orientation for international founders, investors and counterparties.
Checked against the current CBRD website, online search and document guidance.
A registry match is evidence of a recorded entity, not a quality or investment verdict.
Where can I search a Mauritius company online?
Use the CBRD Online Search linked by the Corporate and Business Registration Department. The current interface supports searches using a company or partnership name, BRN, business name or file number.
CBRD Online Search
Open the official search, select the relevant search type and use the most precise identifier available. Mauritius1331 neither receives nor controls the result.
Search the name shown on a contract, invoice or corporate document rather than relying only on a brand name.
A number helps separate entities with similar names and reduces the risk of checking the wrong counterparty.
Compare the search result with the legal name, number and entity details used in the proposed transaction.
Company Registry, Registrar of Companies and CBRIS are related — but not identical
Understanding the terminology avoids one of the most common sources of confusion when searching for Mauritius corporate information.
Company Registry
A general expression for the official corporate register and records maintained for Mauritius companies.
Registrar of Companies
The statutory office responsible for company-registration functions and prescribed corporate filings.
CBRD
The Corporate and Business Registration Department administers corporate and business registration services.
CBRIS
The electronic environment used for company and business searches, registrations and statutory filing processes.
How to search registered companies in Mauritius
A company search should establish the identity of the legal entity before you rely on a contract, invoice, website, trading name or sales presentation.
Use the official search linked by CBRD, not only a commercial directory or a general search-engine result.
The interface distinguishes company or partnership names, BRNs, business names and file numbers. Choose the field that matches the evidence you hold.
Use the legal name rather than only a brand or abbreviated trading name. Where available, a BRN or file number is the stronger anchor.
Compare the legal name, number, incorporation or registration date, recorded status and any other available particulars with your documents.
For a transaction, bank process or formal verification, determine whether an official extract, certificate or filed document is required.
For a material contract, property purchase, investment or acquisition, reconcile the registry record with licences, authority to sign, ownership evidence, financial information and the proposed payment route.
What does a Mauritius company register search show?
The exact fields and documents available can depend on the entity, filing and access conditions. Read each item for what it proves — and do not stretch it into a conclusion it cannot support.
Registered legal name
- Identifies the recorded legal entity
- May differ from a brand or website name
- Should match the contract and invoice
- Does not by itself prove trading quality
BRN or file number
- Provides a stronger identifier than a name
- Separates similarly named entities
- Should recur across official documents
- Should be checked before sending funds
Registration details
An incorporation or registration date helps establish the formal timeline. It does not prove that every public statement about the company is correct or current.
Recorded status and particulars
Treat the displayed status and particulars as registry information at the time of access. For a major decision, obtain the specific document and professional verification required for that purpose.
Three identities should align before you proceed
For an international contract, developer purchase, investment or acquisition, compare the entity shown in the registry with the entity taking legal responsibility and the entity receiving the money.
A mismatch is not automatic proof of wrongdoing: brands, group companies and payment agents can have legitimate roles. It is, however, a stop-and-verify signal that should be resolved in writing before commitment.
Company search result, extract and certificate are not the same thing
Search information
Useful for an initial identity and status check, but it may not satisfy a bank, investor, lawyer or foreign authority that requires formal documentation.
Certificate of incorporation
Confirms the incorporation of the company under its registered identity. It should be matched against the current corporate record where the company has changed since incorporation.
Company extract
May provide a current registry-generated summary of selected information held for the company at the time the document is produced.
Certified records
A bank, legal adviser, investor or foreign authority may request a certified or recently issued document rather than an informal search result.
A company registry search is the beginning of due diligence — not the end
Official registration proves that a corporate record exists. It does not by itself prove solvency, regulatory compliance, commercial quality or the absence of disputes.
Before a major contract
- Confirm exact legal entity
- Confirm registration number
- Check authorised signatories
- Verify contractual counterparty
- Check relevant licences
Before investing or acquiring
- Review ownership structure
- Check corporate approvals
- Review recent financial information
- Verify regulatory position
- Assess legal and tax exposure
Registered does not mean regulated
A Mauritius company can exist on the corporate register while a particular activity still requires a separate licence or regulatory approval. Financial services, professional activities, certain products, premises and other regulated business models may require additional authorisation.
Looking to create a company rather than search for one?
This page is focused on the Mauritius Company Registry, CBRIS searches and corporate records. The actual incorporation and setup process is covered separately in our dedicated company-registration guide.
Company registration and registry search serve different intentions
Use the registry guide when you want to find or verify an existing company. Use the company-registration guide when you are planning to establish a new Mauritius company.
Official sources checked for this guide
Use the competent Mauritius source for the current search interface, department functions and document-request procedure. External systems and requirements can change after this page is reviewed.
Mauritius Company Register Search and CBRIS FAQs
What is the Mauritius Company Registry?
The term generally refers to the official corporate registration and record system administered through the Corporate and Business Registration Department and the Registrar of Companies.
What is CBRIS Mauritius?
CBRIS is the electronic environment used for company and business searches, registrations and statutory processes in Mauritius. For a public lookup, use the CBRD Online Search linked on this page.
Where is the official Mauritius company search?
Use the CBRD Online Search linked by the Corporate and Business Registration Department. Mauritius1331 is an independent guide and does not operate the search service.
Who is the Registrar of Companies in Mauritius?
The Registrar of Companies operates within the official corporate and business registration framework administered by the Corporate and Business Registration Department.
Can I search a Mauritius company by name?
Yes. Use the exact registered name where possible. The current interface also offers searches using a BRN, business name or file number. A precise identifier is generally safer where several entities have similar names.
Can I request a company extract or certificate?
CBRD publishes procedures for requesting corporate documents, including extracts of file and specified certificates. Check the current official procedure, required request format, fee and delivery arrangements before applying.
Does a registry result prove that a company is trustworthy?
No. A registry search helps confirm corporate identity and recorded information. It does not by itself prove financial strength, service quality, regulatory compliance or the absence of disputes.
Is a company search enough for due diligence?
No. Material investments, acquisitions and commercial agreements may also require legal, financial, tax, regulatory, ownership and contractual verification.
Is CBRIS the same as company registration?
CBRIS is part of the electronic registration and corporate-services environment. If you want to establish a new company, the complete incorporation and business-setup process involves additional planning beyond simply searching the registry.
Where can I learn how to register a new Mauritius company?
See the dedicated Company Registration in Mauritius guide for company structure, ownership, incorporation, banking, licences, tax and compliance.
Checking a company before a larger Mauritius decision?
If a contract, developer, investment vehicle, acquisition or new company is involved, Mauritius1331 can help you structure the questions, identify the documents still missing and coordinate the appropriate Mauritius specialists. Bring the exact legal name or number, your intended transaction and the records you already hold.