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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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Travel & Holidays
The best time to visit the Maldives: weather, seasons and prices month by month
When to go to the Maldives for sunshine, diving, surfing or the best prices: the two monsoons explained, a month-by-month guide, and how to choose the right time for your trip.
Reviewed 13 October 2026
Business & InvestmentHow to register a company in the Maldives: a step-by-step guide
Reviewed 13 October 2026
Visas & Work PermitsHow to get a Maldives work visa: the full process step by step
Reviewed 13 October 2026
Tax & MoneyGST and TGST in the Maldives explained: rates, who pays and how it works
Reviewed 13 October 2026
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