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Living, working and investing in the Maldives, made simple

Step-by-step guides on visas, business setup, taxes and island transport, written for expats, investors and travellers.

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Business & InvestmentCompany registration, foreign investment, licences and SME financeVisas & Work PermitsWork visas, business visas, residence, renewals and medicalsTax & MoneyGST and TGST, income tax, banking and sending money homeGetting AroundPublic ferries, speedboats, domestic flights and Malé–HulhumaléTravel & HolidaysWhen to go, what it costs, where to stay, diving and snorkellingLiving in the MaldivesRenting, healthcare, SIM cards, schools and local rules

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Importing goods into the Maldives for your business
Business & Investment

Importing goods into the Maldives for your business: customs, duty and GST

How commercial imports are cleared: the documents customs needs, using a customs broker, how import duty and GST are calculated, importer GST registration and common delays.

Reviewed 8 November 2026
Employee rights in the MaldivesLiving in the Maldives

Employee rights in the Maldives: hours, overtime, leave and minimum wage

Reviewed 7 November 2026Resort or local islandTravel & Holidays

Resort or local island? How to choose where to stay in the Maldives

Reviewed 6 November 2026ThoddooGetting Around

Malé to Thoddoo: speedboat, public ferry and what to expect

Reviewed 5 November 2026Grocery shopping in MaléLiving in the Maldives

Grocery shopping in Malé: markets, supermarkets and saving money

Reviewed 4 November 2026
rent, food, transport and a monthly budgetTax & Money

Cost of living in the Maldives for expats: rent, food, transport and a monthly budget

Reviewed 3 November 2026Hulhumalé guideGetting Around

Hulhumalé guide: getting around, the beach and living near the airport

Reviewed 2 November 2026