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

Registration and operations services

Seal Registration Logo Registration Partnerships Registration Shipping Mark Registration Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Registration Sole Proprietorships Registration Trade Marks Registration Copyrights Registration Re-Export Registration Registration of Companies

Service:

Registration of seals

Why do I need to do this?

Follow this user guide if you need to register a seal under your existing business.

Where can I apply for the service?

You can apply in person at MED

How long will the process take?

Same day as date of application (Day 1)

What are the fees and charges involved?

§ Registration fee of MVR 100.

Which documents do I need to submit?

	Document	Check for:
1	Seal registration application form	§ All required fields filled correctly § Business name written correctly § Sample seal pasted in application form, and whether business registration number is included § Logo registered in MED (if applicatble) § All documents listed in the application form are submitted § Signature
2	Softcopy of seal	§ Softcopy of seal in JPEG format
3	Registration certificate copy of business	§ Copy of business registration certificate
4	A copy of registered logo	§ Copy of registered logo, if it is included within the seal to be registered.
5	Registration fee	§ MVR 100

How do I apply for the service?

Day 1:

1. Lodge application at counter.

2. If any information is missing, provide the required information.

If application is in order, receive invoice slip for payment.

3. Make payment.

4. Receive the original of certificate, stamped with Ministry seal.

What would I receive at the end of the process?

§ Seal registration certificate

§ Copy of payment receipt

Did you know:

§ You must have a registered business (a company, partnership, cooperative society or sole proprietor) at the Ministry.

§ If logo is included within seal, you will first need to get the logo approved

§ Duly completed application for registration along with necessary documents.

§ Payment by cheque is acceptable only with bank guarantees.

References:

§ Business Registration Act

§ Business Registration Regulation

§ User guide for registration of companies

§ User guide for registration of partnerships

§ User guide for registration of cooperative societies

§ User guide for registration of sole proprietorships

§ User guide for business name registration

§ User guide for logo registration

Ministry ofEconomic Development Republic of Maldives

Registration and operations services

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