Relationship dossier
Malawi
Mauritius
Relationship assessment
A bilateral tax agreement provides a framework for Malawi–Mauritius cooperation
Malawi toward Mauritius
+15Malawi's participation in a bilateral double-taxation agreement with Mauritius provides a government-to-government framework for tax matters affecting cross-border activity.
Mauritius toward Malawi
+15Mauritius's participation in a bilateral double-taxation agreement with Malawi provides a government-to-government framework for tax matters affecting cross-border activity.
Overall relationship
+15The bilateral tax agreement is a concrete basis for cooperation between the two governments. The known relationship appears limited in scope, and the agreement's practical implementation and broader bilateral cooperation are unclear.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Malawi and Mauritius have a bilateral double-taxation agreement, providing a concrete framework for cooperation on cross-border tax matters. The relationship is also situated within shared regional and Commonwealth institutions, though those memberships alone do not establish the extent of bilateral cooperation. The scope and implementation of the tax agreement are unclear.
Key developments
A bilateral agreement to avoid double taxation between Malawi and Mauritius was concluded.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and practical implementation of the bilateral tax agreement are unclear.
- Details of other direct government cooperation between Malawi and Mauritius are limited.