The Government Web Portal The Government Web Portal is the main gateway for the delivery of integrated services to citizens, non-citizens, businesses and the Government. It is the main point of entry for users to access Government information and services online round-the-clock, including the interactive applications. The Government Web Portal brings together the Government services and presents them in a way that is coherent, user-friendly and practical for the users.
The Business Sub-Portal (http://business.gov.mu/) has been conceived to provide comprehensive business information and services to the local business community, industry professionals, potential entrepreneurs, traders and potential foreign investors. This sub-portal aims at eliminating administrative bottlenecks, simplifying procedures and reducing the processing time when dealing with Government departments and agencies.The Business Sub-Portal includes the following features and sections: - E-services;
- Information for first-time visitors;
- Information on starting a business;
- Information classified by audience groups (e.g. investment, exports, SMEs, micro businesses...);
- Information classified by subject area (e.g. investment opportunities, Government tenders, legal framework etc.);
- A section dedicated to business finance and assistance (e.g. fiscal incentives, export support schemes, finance...);
- Frequently Requested Information;
- Classified Services;
- Business Resources (e.g. exchange rates, business statistics, export directory etc); and
- Useful Links, News and Events and FAQs
Benefits to businesses The setting up of the GOC and the Government Web Portal offers benefits to businesses by:
- providing a gateway for the development of mutually beneficial interactions between the Government and businesses;
- creating an appropriate framework for Government procurement. Businesses will thus be able to access relevant information on Government procurement and respond accordingly;
- eliminating the administrative procedures when dealing with the Government, thus resulting in considerable time and costs savings for the businesses; and
- providing a secure environment for conducting online transactions with the Government.
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