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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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Living in the Maldives
Employee rights in the Maldives: hours, overtime, leave and minimum wage
A plain-English guide to workers' rights in the Maldives under the Employment Act: contracts, working hours, overtime, annual and sick leave, public holidays, minimum wage, service charge, passports and how to complain.
Reviewed 7 November 2026
Travel & HolidaysResort or local island? How to choose where to stay in the Maldives
Reviewed 6 November 2026
Getting AroundMalé to Thoddoo: speedboat, public ferry and what to expect
Reviewed 5 November 2026
Living in the MaldivesGrocery shopping in Malé: markets, supermarkets and saving money
Reviewed 4 November 2026
Tax & Money
