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OFFICE SPOTLIGHT by Christian Li – CKLB Fiduciary Group (Mauritus)

The CKLB Fiduciary Group is headquartered on the island of Mauritius. Founded in 1998 by experienced practitioners from the Accountancy and Legal professions with first-hand exposure in the financial services industry, the company provides multi-jurisdictional company formation, corporate management, administration and accounting services, Family offices and private wealth structuring, international cross border structuring and management, Private Equity Fund establishment and Fund Administration services.

The Group has developed a successful team of qualified professionals with the objective of ensuring client satisfaction at all levels in different locations.  CKLB has offices in Mauritius, Hong Kong, Seychelles and representation in London and Guernsey.

CKLB is an independently owned medium size company.  We understand the requirements and needs of clients and satisfy them at the highest standard while providing personal, tailor made services. Our varied client base includes high and ultra-high net worth Individuals, private companies, companies listed on major stock exchanges and international depository financial institutions of repute.

With a team of highly motivated, qualified and experienced professionals in different jurisdictions, CKLB provides a one stop shop service.  Services include (1) assistance on initial planning and structuring, (2) establishment of the structure (including corporate structuring with double tax treaty network), (3) provision of a comprehensive array of business support services (including back office accounting and payroll services), to name a few.

As a member of the Intercontinental Grouping of Accountants and Lawyers (IGAL), CKLB interacts with professional firms and service groups. As a result, it is able to provide solutions on the global scale. At the same time, CKLB offers its expertise to other IGAL members in its jurisdiction of presence and expertise.

Private Wealth & Estate planning – Family Office Support Services

For the past 20 years, CKLB has been assisting Private Clients in establishing and developing Private Wealth and Estate Planning structures and solutions.

We understand cultural differences and requirements of wealthy families in different part of the world. Consequently, our highly skilled professionals have considerable experience in helping high net worth families and individuals in meeting their objectives. CKLB effectively provides initial estate planning and asset protection solutions.

At CKLB Family Office Support, we provide the framework for the family office by establishing the relevant structures and manage and administer such structures whilst facilitating the relationship management of the family office team as appropriate.

From establishing the Private Trusts and providing the Trusteeship to the family trusts through to managing and administering the underlying corporate vehicles, we customize our support services to the utmost.

Mauritius Residency Programme

With its unique geographical location combined with a rich history and a mix of various cultural traditions, Mauritius is a desirous country to live in. An attractive and flourishing place for business with an excellent quality of life, Mauritius is home to the citizen of the world.

Foreign nationals wishing to work, live or retire in Mauritius may explore various opportunities to obtain residency by investment in property, retirement, or through an occupation permit (i.e., a combined work and residence permit). A permanent residence scheme is also available.

Besides our core services and competencies as a financial services group, CKLB is also well versed in providing expatriate occupation & residence permits and relocation services in Mauritius.

In addition, we provide continual support to expatriate families before, during and after the process.  We are always available to help with any particular needs once they have relocated to Mauritius.