Government Subsidy on Essential Goods (GSOG) to Eligible Traders

 Application for Government Subsidy on Essential Goods (GSOG) to Eligible Traders

• Communique (22.08.2025)

• Detailed List of Products

The Government of the Republic of Mauritius announced the application of subsidy on five essential goods to eligible traders as shown in the table below:

The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) has been entrusted with the responsibility to put in place a system for the payment of subsidy to eligible traders dealing in these products.

Eligible Traders:

Traders who shall benefit from the payment of the subsidy include:

1. registered or licensed importer, manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor who sells those goods to a retailer; or

2. registered or licensed importer or manufacturer or wholesaler who also holds a retailer’s licence and sells the goods directly to the final consumer; or

3. licensed retailer.

To benefit from the payment of subsidy, the eligible traders will have to follow these steps:

1. Registration

   An eligible trader is required to register, providing details of licences held and bank account in which the subsidy will be credited.

   An eligible trader will login using his/her NIC, mobile number and either Tax Account Number or Business Registration Number or National Identity Card Number (if applicable).

   A one-time password (OTP) will be sent on the mobile phone number provided and the OTP will have to be entered in order to proceed with the application.

   An eligible trader must ensure that he has either the Business Registration Number or National Identity Card Number or Tax Account Number and bank account number at hand to submit the registration form:

   The bank account number should be in the name of the eligible trader. Where there is a change in the bank account, applicants are required to contact the MRA on 207 6000 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

   Upon successful registration, an acknowledgement ID will be provided to the applicant.

2. Declaration of Stock

   Once registration is completed, registered eligible traders are required to submit a return showing details of the stock in respect of the five commodities as at date of coming into operation of the measure. Eligible traders will have 7 days as from the date of coming into operation of the scheme to submit a declaration of stock.

3. Monthly Return

   In order to enable the MRA to effect the payment of the subsidy, a monthly return has to be submitted by the registered eligible traders with retailer and/or importer, manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor licences, giving details of their sales and purchases made during the month.

   Registered eligible traders with retailer licence only (Pure retailers) will have at most three monthly returns to submit.

Support services

For any additional information or any assistance, applicants are requested to send an email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MRA Help Desk service on 207 6000 is also available during office hours from 08 45 to 16 30 on working days to assist applicants.