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What is the company registry in Maldives?
Ministry of Economic Development - Business Portal
Boduthakurufaanu Magu, 20095, Kaafu, Male
About Maldives
The Maldives Companies Registry is located in Male and was founded in 2004.
The Maldives officially the Republic of Maldives is a country and archipelagic state in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. The main language of Maldives is Dhivehi which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and Arabic spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR). The population of Maldives is over 0.52 million.
Maldives Economy
The Real GDP in Maldives is in the region of $11.723 billion with a GDP per capita of $22,300. Maldives economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Maldives are fish, aircraft, refined petroleum, scrap iron, natural gas.
Main Trading Partners of Maldives
The leading export and import partners for Maldives are:
Exports: Thailand 32%, India 21%, Singapore 9%, UK 7%, Germany 5%
Imports: India 15%, UAE 15%, Oman 14%, China 12%, Singapore 8%
Maldives Certificate of Incorporation
The Maldives Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Maldives Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Maldives company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Maldives register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Maldives customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Maldives Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Maldives the relevant laws are:
Companies Act № 10/96, the Law on exclusive economic zones and other legal statutes.
What information is free to view at Maldives Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Maldives the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Maldives Company Name
Maldives Company Number
Maldives Registered Address
Maldives Directors (Name, Date Appointed)
Maldives Shareholders (Name, Date Appointed)
Maldives Business Names (Number, Status, Issued Date, Expiry Date)
Maldives Permits (Number, Status, Issued Date, Expiry Date)
Maldives Licenses (Number, Status, Issued Date, Expiry Date)
Do you need to register / sign up at the Maldives Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Maldives register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Maldives
There are over 34,000 companies registered in Maldives.
Types of Companies in Maldives
Businesses in Maldives can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Maldives Public Limited Company
Maldives Private Limited Company
Maldives Partnership
Maldives Cooperative Society
Maldives Sole Proprietor
Other Maldives Company Registry Services
Maldives Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Maldives Name Reservation
Can you order a Maldives Apostille Certificate?
No, Maldives has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Maldives has not agreed to this Maldives company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Maldives Company Registry?
The Maldives Company Register is in English language.
Maldives Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Maldives has 16 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 29 consulates and three other representations.
Male, the capital of the Maldives, hosts 11 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 27 consulates and another representations located in the Maldives.
Maldives Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Maldives. Our local partner is based in Henveiru which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Maldives including Addu City and Felidhoo. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Maldives Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Maldives from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Maldives Moody's rating: CCC (first obtained in 2020)
Maldives Standard & Poors rating: B3 (first obtained in 2020)
Maldives Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Maldives Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Maldives.
Maldives Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Maldives. Our specialist Maldives skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Maldives Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Maldives Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Maldives. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Maldives Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Maldives?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Maldives?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Maldives?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.