Axis Fiduciary Ltd

Axis Fiduciary Ltd is a leading provider of fiduciary services based in the Mauritius International Financial Centre (IFC), with additional presence in Seychelles, India, UAE and Kenya. With over 16 years of experience, Axis has established itself as a trusted partner for corporate, private client, fund, and tax and accounting solutions. The firm’s entrepreneurial approach, commitment to excellence, and strong regional expertise position it as a preferred partner for structuring cross-border investments, especially into Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Core Service Areas

Axis operates through four core service pillars:

1. 1. Corporate Services – From company incorporation to full corporate administration, Axis provides strategic structuring, regulatory support, treasury services, and compliance for a wide range of clients, including startups, SMEs, and large multinational corporations.
   2. Private Client Services – Axis offers tailored private wealth solutions for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and wealth managers. Services include estate and succession planning, fiduciary structuring via trusts and foundations, tax and accountancy services, property administration, and governance solutions.
   3. Fund & Private Equity Services – The firm is a recognised leader in fund administration and offers services across the fund lifecycle including setup, domiciliation, capital call management, investor services, compliance, and multi-jurisdictional back-office support. Axis is especially active in servicing private equity and impact investment funds investing in emerging markets.
   4. Accounting & Tax – With deep technical expertise, Axis assists clients with end-to-end accounting, tax compliance, VAT, financial reporting, payroll, and budget forecasting. The team ensures that clients meet local and international reporting standards while maintaining strategic oversight of their operations.

Strategic Advantage

Axis combines local expertise with global reach. Its bilingual and highly qualified team of over 220 employees comprises professionals with backgrounds in law, finance, accounting, and corporate governance. The firm’s affiliation with BLC Robert & Associates, a top-tier law firm in Mauritius, enables clients to benefit from seamless legal, tax, and regulatory support, making Axis a true one-stop solution.

Client-Centric Approach

A core differentiator of Axis is its client-first philosophy. The firm invests in understanding the unique requirements of each client and builds enduring relationships based on trust, integrity, and transparency. Services are personalised and agile, supported by integrated technology platforms that enhance efficiency and client engagement.

Awards & Recognition

Axis has received numerous accolades, including multiple “Best Fund Administrator – Private Equity Funds Under US$20bn” awards at the Africa Global Funds (AGF) Awards.

Vision and Values

Axis is guided by its core values: agility, integrity, trust, and excellence. These principles inform the firm’s approach to every engagement, empowering the team to deliver solutions that are not only compliant and efficient but also forward-thinking and sustainable.

Leadership

The firm is led by Assad Abdullatiff, Founder Partner and Managing Director and Jean Claude Permal, Partner and Chief Operating Officer, supported by a team of associate directors and senior managers with multidisciplinary expertise across legal, compliance, fund administration, and accounting domains.