Economic Overview
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Maldives Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/maldives/maldives_economy.html
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.
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Maldives: Economy | Asian Development Bank
https://www.adb.org/countries/maldives/economy
Continuing recovery in tourism is expected to be tepid but could benefit from the opening of new resorts in 2017
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Maldives: Economy | Asian Development Bank
https://www.adb.org/countries/maldives/economy
Continuing recovery in tourism is expected to be tepid but could benefit from the opening of new resorts in 2017
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Industries in Maldives – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industries_in_Maldives
This site provides a summary of the various sectors of the Maldives economy
Establishing a Presence
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Company Registration in Maldives
https://companyregistrationblog.wordpress.com/tag/company-registration-in-maldives/
Information on foreign company registration in Maldives
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Starting a Business in Maldives
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/maldives/starting-a-business
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.
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Ministry of Economic Development
http://www.trade.gov.mv/
On this site the Ministry discusses the four types of business structures avaialble in the Maldives
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Starting a Business in Maldives
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/maldives/starting-a-business
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.
Taxes
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Maldives Corporate Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/maldives/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Maldives stands at 0 percent.
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JLL – Investment Guide – Maldives – Personal Income Tax
http://www.joneslanglasallesites.com/investmentguide/country/maldives/personalincometax
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.
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Paying Taxes in Maldives – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/maldives/paying-taxes
This World Bank site provides a tax table that includes the VAT rate of 6%.
Visas
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Entry to Maldives – MALDIVES IMMIGRATION
http://www.immigration.gov.mv/index.php/entry-to-maldives.html
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)
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Maldives Visa
https://maldives.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Maldives Visa Requirements
Infrastructure
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Transportation | Maldives
http://visitmaldives.com/en/pages/transportation
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Maldives by travelling across the country using the efficient transportation system in place.
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Maldives Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Maldives/Transportation-Maldives-TG-C-1.html
219 tips on getting to and getting around Maldives from real travelers and locals.
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Maldives – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
https://www.budde.com.au/Research/Maldives-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses
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.
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Research and Markets: Maldives – Telecoms
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100506005785/en/Research-Markets-Maldives---Telecoms-Mobile-Broadband
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.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Maldives
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/maldives/labor-market-regulation
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.
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Guide to Law Online: Maldives | Law Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/maldives.php
A database on national labor laws for the Maldives
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Labor Market Regulation in Maldives
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/maldives/labor-market-regulation
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.
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Guide to Law Online: Maldives | Law Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/maldives.php
A database on national labor laws for the Maldives
Culture/Living
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Maldives Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Maldives/Education-System
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.
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International Schools in the Maldives
http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/maldives/education/international-schools-in-the-maldives.htm
This list contains the most popular international and bilingual schools in the Maldives, including nursery schools, primary and secondary (high) schools
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Public Holidays in Maldives in 2016
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/maldives/index.php
Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Maldives during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.
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Cost of Living in Maldives
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Maldives
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Maldives. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Prices in Maldives, Cost of living in Maldives
http://www.mytravelcost.com/Maldives/
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
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Maldives – Culture, Greetings & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=126
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in the Maldives- culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Etiquette in Maldives guide and map
http://www.hoteltravel.com/maldives/maldives/etiquette-in-maldives.htm
Islam dictates much of Maldivian etiquette and visitors are wise to take note of local religiously-influenced customs and traditions.
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Climate and Weather of Maldives
http://www.dreamingofmaldives.com/maldives-weather-and-climate.php
The Maldives benefits from their location near the Equator, which offers stable temperatures throughout the year and protection from cyclones.
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Weather in Maldives – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maldives/weather
A brief description of the seasons in the Maldives and a current weather forecast
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Maldives travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/maldives
Latest travel advice for Maldives including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Travel Advice and Advisories for Maldives
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/maldives
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.
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mv.html
See “People and Society” on this CIA site
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Maldives Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://publicholidays.asia/maldives/
Discover the complete list of Maldives’ public holidays for 2016 and 2017
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Maldives Demographics Profile 2016
http://www.indexmundi.com/maldives/demographics_profile.html
Facts and statistics on the population of the Maldives
Trade
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WTO | Maldives – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/maldives_e.htm
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.
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Customs : The Maldives
http://www.themaldives.com/travel/customs.html
A listing of items that are prohibited for both import and export
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Maldives Customs Regulations
https://maldives.visahq.com/customs/
Maldives Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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The South Asian Free Trade Agreement
http://web.mit.edu/mitir/2008/spring/south.html
A comprehensive description of the trade agreement that includes the Maldives
Housing and Rentals
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Maldives furnished apartments, sublets
https://www.sublet.com/state_rentals/maldives_rentals.asp
Apartments and sublets in the Maldives
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The 10 Best Maldives Accommodation of 2016
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293953-Maldives-Hotels.html
115,996 traveller reviews and 243,199 candid photos for 198 Maldives hotels.
Travel
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Visit Maldives – Official Site
http://visitmaldives.com/en
Official website for the Maldives Tourism Board. Your official source of information onMaldives resorts, hotels, safari live-aboard and guest houses information
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Maldives 2016: Best of Maldives Tourism
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293953-Maldives-Vacations.html
TripAdvisor has 143,373 reviews of Maldives Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Maldives resource.