Tax & Corporate Pupillage (12-Month)
Position Overview
Internship Description
Tax & Corporate Pupillage — Dentons Mauritius
Dentons, the world's largest law firm, offers a 12-month paid Pupillage in its Tax Structuring and Corporate practice at its Ebene Cybercity office. Dentons' Mauritius office provides Pupils with an unmatched global platform — training within the world's largest legal network while developing specialist expertise in Mauritius international tax structuring and corporate advisory.
Pupils will assist with treaty-based tax structuring under the Mauritius-India DTAA, GBC licensing applications, and corporate advisory under the Companies Act 2001. The Ebene Cybercity training environment — alongside the FSC, the Mauritius Revenue Authority, and major management companies — provides immersive exposure to Mauritius's international financial centre during the foundational Pupillage year.
Responsibilities
- Research tax treaty issues under the Mauritius-India DTAA and Africa DTAA network
- Assist with GBC licensing applications and substance compliance documentation
- Draft basic corporate documents, board resolutions, and Registrar of Companies filings
- Support the tax team with research on OECD BEPS developments and Mauritius implications
- Attend FSC regulatory meetings and Mauritius Revenue Authority consultations
- Prepare research memoranda on international tax and corporate law developments
Requirements
- LL.B. from the University of Mauritius, University of London, or equivalent recognised institution
- Strong academic record in tax law, corporate law, and international law
- Interest in international tax structuring and treaty-based planning
- Basic knowledge of the Income Tax Act 1995 and the Mauritius-India DTAA
- Good analytical and numerical skills for tax structuring work
- Commitment to the full 12-month Pupillage
- English fluency required; French proficiency preferred
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
Rs18,000 - Rs22,000/year
Application Contact
Contact: Dentons Mauritius Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Intern