Name

Mauritius Network Services

Legal name

Mauritius Network Services Limited

Website

https://mns.mu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Digital Trade Facilitation Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Document Generation & Management (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COO, Certificates) (TLAEAOAF), Sanctions, Embargo & Export Controls (EAR/ITAR) Compliance Tools (TLAEAOAI), Port Billing, Tariff, Invoicing & Revenue Management Systems (TLAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Trade facilitation software
• Single window platform
• Electronic tax filing
• Business registration system
• Customs declaration software

Headquarters

HQ city

Ebène

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Subscription Fees: Monthly subscription charges for mailbox accounts ranging from Rs 180/month for basic services. Recurring revenue model providing stable income stream.
2. Application Processing Fees: Per-application charges for permit processing. For example, Rs 200 for RNSA Import Permit applications, Rs 180 for other permits through TradeLink.
3. Transmission Charges: Fee based on data transmission size, typically Rs 5.00/KB for various tax filing returns. Fees vary by return type and file size.
4. Software Licenses: One-time software licensing fees for systems like TradeNet Phase III (front-end single-user: Rs 55,000, web: Rs 35,000). Annual charges apply for enhancements at 10% of software costs.
5. Annual Maintenance and Support: Annual charges for software maintenance and government-mandated enhancements. Includes support and transport charges separate from base licensing.
6. Training Services: Instructor-led and hands-on training for various systems. Course fees range from Rs 1,500 to Rs 5,000 per person. Many courses are MQA approved with up to 70% HRDC refund.
7. API Services: API call packages with tiered pricing. Document extraction APIs range from Rs 750 to Rs 2,100. ID verification APIs from Rs 2,250 to Rs 6,300. CBRIS services from Rs 11,000 to Rs 80,000 annually.
8. Direct Debit Payment Processing: Banking integration services enabling direct debit payments through SBM, MCB, and Absa banks for bill payment processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MNS develops, operates, and maintains digital government platforms for trade facilitation, tax filing, and business registration in Mauritius. The company sells subscriptions, per-application transaction fees, software licenses, annual maintenance, training services, and API call packages to government agencies, importers, exporters, customs brokers, shipping agents, freight forwarders, and corporate entities. Its core offerings include TradeNet Single Window (ED

Product overview

Mauritius Network Services operates a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture for government, business, and citizen digital transformation in trade facilitation and business registration. The core platform consists of TradeNet Single Window (electronic trade documentation and customs declarations since 1994) and TradeLink Single Window (import/export permit processing), supported by CBRIS (Companies and Businesses Registration Integrated System) for company registration and CNP (Contribution Network Project) for tax submissions. Additional modules include APIMall (AI-powered APIs for document extraction and ID verification), DocuChek (Blockchain-based document verification), Track2Asset (cloud-based asset management), eCourier (courier shipment processing), eTRS (electronic tax refund), and SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary certificates). The product portfolio is unified through shared technology infrastructure including microservices architecture, Angular/Spring Boot development stack, Oracle/MySQL/MongoDB databases, Docker/Kubernetes deployment, and Keycloak identity management, enabling cross-platform data sharing and workflow integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TradeNet Single Window Electronic platform for traders, Customs brokers, shipping agents, and freight forwarders to submit trade documents including manifests, declarations, certificates of origin, and import/export permits to various authorities. Supports electronic payment of duties and taxes through linked commercial banks. Operated under MNS public-private partnership model.
• TradeLink Single Window Centralized hub for facilitating importation of controlled goods into Mauritius, enabling permit applications to multiple government agencies including Ministry of Commerce, Radiation Safety Authority, Plant Protection Office, Dangerous Chemical Control Board, Pharmacy Board, Mauritius Standard Bureau, Ministry of Environment, and others.
• Companies and Businesses Registration Integrated System (CBRIS) Electronic system for submission of applications for incorporation of companies and Business Registration Number applications, yearly registration fee payments, and XBRL financial return submissions. Operated in collaboration with Corporate and Business Registration Department (CBRD).
• Public Debt Monitoring System (PDMS) System enabling Government and public enterprises to submit loan terms, outstanding debt, and overdraft facility information online to Ministry of Finance in structured electronic format, uploaded into Commonwealth Secretariat Debt Recording and Management System (CS-DRMS 2000+).
• Contribution Network Project (CNP) Online electronic platform for submission of statutory tax returns and payment of taxes by corporate entities to Mauritius Revenue Authority, including VAT, PAYE, Corporate Tax, TDS, and contributions to Ministry of Social Security.
• eCourier System Online system for declaration and processing of consignments arriving by Courier, launched by MRA Customs for Courier Operators in Mauritius.
• Electronic Tax Refund System (eTRS) Electronic system developed for Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) offering mobile app for tourists, POS Portal for Shops, and back-end systems for MCCI and Mauritius Revenue Authority to process tourist VAT refunds.
• Sanitary and Phytosanitary System (SPS) Online portal for application and issuance of Sanitary and Phytosanitary certificates for export of Plants and Animals from Mauritius, including International Veterinary Certificates and Phytosanitary Certificates, implemented for Livestock and Veterinary Division and National Plant Protection Office.
• APIMall Platform offering diverse range of APIs including CBRIS Basic for company data searches and AI-based APIs for document extraction (StatementExtrak, ChequeExtrak, InvoiceExtrak, ReceiptExtrak, PassportExtrak, TextExtrak, TableExtrak, CVExtrak) and ID verification (ProofAddrExtrak, IDExtrak). Supports integration with pre-built code snippets for Android, Java, and JavaScript.
• DocuChek Advanced document trust and traceability tool leveraging GS1 barcodes, digital signatures, and Blockchain technology. Designed to integrate with existing systems for generating secured documents with increased trust, transparency, and reduced paperwork.
• Track2Asset Cloud-based asset management and tracking solution with Basic, Premium, and Enterprise packages. Monitors asset lifecycle including physical location, market value, maintenance status, with customisable setup and clear audit trails.
• MNS Training Services MQA-approved training services for CNP, CBRIS, Tradelink, TradeNet, PDMS, and other systems including instructor-led classroom, hands-on, e-Learning, and video-based training methods. Many courses are eligible for up to 70% HRDC refund.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced trade declarations processing times
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• BSI (British Standards Institution)coreTechnology or Integration · 24 July 2024Certification body that awarded MNS the ISO 27001:2022 certification under certificate number 786712. Conducted comprehensive audit of all 93 controls across organizational, people, physical, and technological domains.
• PWCstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 July 2024Consulting partner that guided MNS through the ISO 27001:2022 certification process.
• Wakanda 4.0minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2022Organizer of Cryptoverse summit 2022 that MNS CEO attended to explore Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Metaverse, NFT technologies and VAITOS Act implications.
• SBM BANK (Mauritius) LtdcoreOthersBanking partner for direct debit payment services. MNS bills can be paid via direct debit through SBM, MCB, and Absa banks.
• Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd (MCB)coreOthersBanking partner for direct debit payment services enabling automatic bill payment for MNS customers.
• Absa Bank (Mauritius) LimitedcoreOthersBanking partner for direct debit payment services for MNS bill payments.
• Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for multiple systems including Customs Management System, eCourier, e-Pension, and integration with various revenue collection platforms. MRA processes tax filings submitted through CNP.
• Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Electronic Tax Refund System (eTRS) launched March 2022 and Certificate of Origin processing. MNS developed the system as technology partner.
• Ministry of FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry for Contribution Network Project (CNP) initiative and Public Debt Monitoring System (PDMS). CNP is an initiative of Ministry of Finance for online tax submissions.
• Corporate and Business Registration Department (CBRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department collaborating with MNS for Companies and Business Registration Integrated System (CBRIS) development and operation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves22 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Webb Fontaine: Dubai-headquartered provider of customs, trade facilitation and Single Window solutions deployed across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Competes with MNS for national Single Window contracts and targets the same Mauritius-like small economies.
• Bass Software (formerly PRISM software): Long-standing customs declaration and trade compliance software vendor used by brokers and customs authorities. Closely parallels TradeNet Phase III front-end declaration software MNS licenses to brokers and freight forwarders.
• Micro Customs (KGH Customs Services): Specialist customs and trade compliance software provider offering customs declaration platforms (Micro Customs CCS) widely used by brokers and authorities. Closely comparable to MNS TradeNet declaration modules and CBRIS-style registration capabilities.
• CrimsonLogic: Singapore-based government technology company operating TradeNet-equivalent Single Window systems (e.g., Singapore TradeNet, Uganda Electronic Single Window). Operates a similar PPP/government-mandated model for trade facilitation and customs digitisation.

Broad incumbents

• SITA (Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques): Community-owned IT company serving the air transport industry with mission-critical, member-government governance model similar in spirit to MNS's PPP structure. Comparable as a large-scale government-IT PPP operator, though in a different vertical.
• UNCTAD ASYCUDA: United Nations-backed programme that delivers customs management and Single Window systems to 100+ developing-country governments. Most direct functional alternative to MNS TradeNet for national customs modernization contracts across Africa.

Emerging players

• Tradeshift: Cloud-based trade and supply chain finance / compliance platform with blockchain-enabled document verification. Comparable to MNS's DocuChek and TradeLink document flows as a modern API-first trade documentation counterpart.

Others

• Alteryx / automation platforms used in tax filing: While not a customs peer, the data extraction / API automation categories MNS serves (APIMall, ChequeExtrak, IDExtrak) are increasingly contested by horizontal data-extraction and identity-verification SaaS players globally.

Regional players

• Naga Worldwide / NS3 (Africa Single Window ecosystem players): Regional African Single Window and customs systems integrators serving West and East African customs administrations. Comparable as regional PPP-style Single Window system integrators that could co-bid with or compete against MNS in SADC.
• Uptime / Government IT services integrators in Africa: African government-IT services and managed-services integrators (e.g., local System Integrators in Mauritius/SADC) competing alongside MNS for outsourced public sector digital transformation work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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