Tourism, Maldives’ largest economic activity, accounts for nearly 30% of GDP and more than 60% of foreign exchange receipts. Fishing is the second leading sector, but the fish catch has dropped sharply in recent years. 

Continuing recovery in tourism is expected to be tepid but could benefit from the opening of new resorts in 2017

Continuing recovery in tourism is expected to be tepid but could benefit from the opening of new resorts in 2017

This site provides a summary of the various sectors of the Maldives economy

Information on foreign company registration in Maldives

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Maldives.

On this site the Ministry discusses the four types of business structures avaialble in the Maldives

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Maldives.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Maldives stands at 0 percent.

There is no personal income tax in the Maldives. However, those persons engaging in business (either as a sole proprietor or otherwise) are subject to the provisions of the Business Profit Tax Act.

This World Bank site provides a tax table that includes the VAT rate of 6%.

To enter Maldives no pre-arrival visa is required. A thirty day free visa is issued on arrival for all Nationalities, provided: Should posses a valid passport with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) -(standard ICAO Annex 9, chapter 3.10.1) 

Comprehensive Information on Maldives Visa Requirements

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Maldives by travelling across the country using the efficient transportation system in place.

219 tips on getting to and getting around Maldives from real travelers and locals.

Revenue from the telecom market in the Maldives is limited by the small population, of about 348,000 living on many islands across the archipelago of over 1,000 islands, of which around 200 are inhabited. 

Maldives prides itself on having built one of the most advanced telecommunications systems in the region. With the countrys well-developed national network, the capital Mal is particularly well served, as are the tourist resort islands. 

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Maldives. 

A database on national labor laws for the Maldives

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Maldives. 

A database on national labor laws for the Maldives

Two education systems co-exist in parallel among the islands known as the Maldives. The older schools are traditional Islamic ones where the medium of education is Dhivehi. Over the years, the government has been introducing more modern English-language ones and literacy levels are now high. 

This list contains the most popular international and bilingual schools in the Maldives, including nursery schools, primary and secondary (high) schools

Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Maldives during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Maldives. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

The Maldives are not a cheap travel destination if one is choosing among all Asian countries. Their price level is a bit higher than the average

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in the Maldives- culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

Islam dictates much of Maldivian etiquette and visitors are wise to take note of local religiously-influenced customs and traditions. 

The Maldives benefits from their location near the Equator, which offers stable temperatures throughout the year and protection from cyclones.

A brief description of the seasons in the Maldives and a current weather forecast

Latest travel advice for Maldives including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

There is no nationwide advisory in effect for the Maldives. However, you should exercise a high degree of cautiondue to the prevalence of petty crime and the possibility of civil unrest.

See “People and Society” on this CIA site

Discover the complete list of Maldives’ public holidays for 2016 and 2017

Facts and statistics on the population of the Maldives

This site provides key information on the Maldives’ participation in the WTO. The Maldives has been a member of WTO since 31 May 1995 and  a member of GATT since 19 April 1983.

A listing of items that are prohibited for both import and export

Maldives Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. 

A comprehensive description of the trade agreement that includes the Maldives

Apartments and sublets in the Maldives

115,996 traveller reviews and 243,199 candid photos for 198 Maldives hotels.

Official website for the Maldives Tourism Board. Your official source of information onMaldives resorts, hotels, safari live-aboard and guest houses information

TripAdvisor has 143,373 reviews of Maldives Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Maldives resource.