Ministry of Economic Development

Trade Policy Formulation
Trade policy formulation is mandated to Ministry of Economic Development. The trade policy of the country is formulated, in coordination and consultation with the relevant Government Ministries and in compliance with international obligations, agreements, treaties and conventions that Maldives is signatory to.
Labour and employment policy
Transport policy
Investment Promotion
Invest Maldives is the government agency entrusted with promoting, regulating and licensing foreign investments in the country. It is the first port of call for all foreigners keen on investing in the Maldives.
SME Development
The potential of the SME sector in creating a more resilient and diversified economy as well as creating more employment opportunities, particularly in the outer atolls is ever increasing. The Ministry envisages establishing the requisite institutional and organizational mechanisms to restructure and consolidate all SME Development activities in order to achieve economies of scale and efficiency of operations.
IPR
Invest Maldives is the government agency entrusted with promoting, regulating and licensing foreign investments in the country. It is the first port of call for all foreigners keen on investing in the Maldives.
Consumer Protections
The Consumer Protection Act enables the consumers to protect their basic rights in buying goods and services. It includes the right for basic product information such as price, product labeling, and terms and conditions in the sale of goods and services.
Standards
Standards make products and services more reliable and it helps to improve the organizational performance and minimize the risks. As the National Standards Body we work towards formulating national standards and adopting international standards to facilitate industry needs.

Publications
Publications
Laws and Regulations
Laws and Regulations
Policy Documents
Policy Documents
Forms
Forms
Annual Reports
Annual Reports

Bilateral
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- Agreements
- Trading Partners
  - Statistics
Regional
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- SAFTA
- SATIS
  - Agreements
Multilateral
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- WTO
- OIC

Business Incorporation Business Permits & Licenses Foreign Investments Enterprise Development Other Services

The Ministry of Economic Development (MED) was formed with a mandate to oversee all activities and matters related to trade and the economy. The functions of the ministry include the registration of different types of businesses, investments, companies and intellectual properties among other trade related entities.

Company

Partnerships

Cooperatives

Sole Proprietorship

Download Permits

Download Licenses

Download Foreign Investment Application Form

Download Standard FIA

Download IUL-101-BR-1-2015-14

Micro Small Medium Enterprises creates a large percentage of employment in the Maldives and play an essential role in securing income and employment for many through creation of new jobs and opportunities as well as a key contributor for the overall economic growth of the country.

Ministry of Economic Development in close collaboration with Asian Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank are trying to overcome the constraints faced by MSMEs in Maldives and working towards a sustainable economic growth model by providing financials schemes, interventions on improving business environment and increasing access to Business Development Services.

Enterprise Development (ED) will be focusing on understanding the challenges faced by the SMEs and working towards addressing these challenges by providing technical support through the 7 business centers established covering every atoll and every inhabited island in Maldives and also introducing various micro finance schemes for the overall economic growth and to support in creating a sustainable environment for SME growth.

Economic Statistics

Import & Export Statistics from 2000 - 2012

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Ministry ofEconomic Development Republic of Maldives

Economic Statistics

Import & Export Statistics from 2000 - 2012

From the Newsroom

Announcement - Companies Dissolved Under Section 7B

Joint Press Release MED UNDP SEEDS Project

Announcement - Extension of deadline for May Income Support Application

Rapid Livelihood Assessment MED/UNDP

Information on Obtaining Permit Regarding Lock-down Ease

Income Support Allowance Program - World Bank Project Documentation

Iulaan: Deadline for Income Support Application

Re: Services delivered via XPAT system from 10th May 2020

Application for COVID-19 Income Support Allowance Program

Announcement on Shop Opening Hours and CPA-Complains

Expatriate Accommodation Guideline

Announcement on Price controls for Onion, Potato, Yellow Dhaal & White Egg

Rapid Assessment to understand the livelihood impact of Covid19 crisis

Covid19 Employment Approval Announcement

Reporting on impact of jobs due to Covid19

Expat Online Service Hours from 22 March 2020 to 26 March 2020

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