- Why invest in Mayotte
A strategic bridge
Mayotte, a strategic bridge between Europe, Africa and Asia
An exceptional location in the heart of the Indian Ocean
Located at the northern entrance to Mozambique canal, Situated between the East African coast and Madagascar, Mayotte occupies a central position. major geostrategic position in the Indian Ocean, now considered the new center of gravity for world trade. More than 70 % of international maritime trade transits this zone, notably via the routes linking Asia, the Middle East and Africa to Europe.
Mayotte is the only European region in this geographical area. It is a a natural support for businesses wishing to access markets in Eastern and Southern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique...), while benefiting from the secure legal and economic framework of the European Union.
Un emerging hub in a changing region
Thanks to its deep-water port, logistics modernization projects and its international airport, Mayotte's ambition is to become a connectivity hub between Europe and the Indian Ocean.
The island is also at the heart of French and European maritime strategies: flow monitoring, anti-piracy, environmental control and safety are all regional priorities in which Mayotte plays a key role.
One role is reinforced by :
- Its membership of the euro zone
- Its institutional and political stability
- Its gradual integration into cooperative ventures (bilateral partnerships with Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, etc.).
A European gateway in a high-potential region
One role is reinforced by :
- Privileged access to the European market,
- From European funding (ERDF, etc.)
- From attractive tax incentives : new-generation business tax-free zone (exemptions of up to 80 %), research and innovation tax credits
These assets make Mayotte a an ideal strategic base for testing, producing and exporting to Europe, Africa and Asia, particularly in the natural products, biotechnologies, blue economy and digital sectors.
A territory focused on regional cooperations
Mayotte is actively developing its international cooperation through :
- Bilateral agreements in the fields of education, health and culture.
- Initiatives to facilitating young people's mobilitys and talents
- Promoting sustainable, multi-destination tourism between the region's islands
With its dynamic youth, linguistic diversity and cultural openness, Mayotte is an ideal location for a wide range of activities. a meeting point between Europe, Africa and the Indian island world.