Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade
Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade implements sustainable developmental policies and programs, ensuring the facilitation of a transparent and predictable regulatory environment and unparalleled investment climate for businesses to thrive - thereby contributing to the economic development of the country.
All Services
All Services
Foreign Company Re-registration
For foreign companies already operating in the Maldives to renew or re-register their registration with the Registrar of Companies, keeping their legal status and operating permissions current.
Name Reservation
Reserve a proposed business name before registration. Individuals and entities can secure an approved name for 14 days; the reservation's expiry date is shown on the application.
Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Record the transfer of company shares between parties, or register a charge (security interest) over shares, and update the company's shareholding records accordingly.
Request to Convene Company EGM
Request the Registrar of Companies to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of a company, for matters requiring shareholder resolution outside the AGM cycle.
Partnership Registration & Changes
Register a new partnership or submit changes to an existing one — including partners, capital contributions, the partnership name, and registered details.
Partnership Dissolution
For registered partnerships to submit a Partnership Liquidation Request through the Business Portal. The process may vary depending on the winding-up clauses in the partnership agreement.
Business Visa & Corporate Resident Visa
Apply for, renew, or manage Business Visas and Corporate Resident Visas for foreign investors, directors, and key personnel associated with a registered business.
Corporate Profile Sheet & Data Correction
Obtain an official Corporate Profile Sheet for a registered entity, or request corrections to inaccurate corporate data held in the registry.
Role Delegation
Assign or revoke authorised representatives to act on behalf of a business in the portal, delegating specific roles and permissions to manage its services.
Sole Proprietorship Registration & Changes
Register a new sole proprietorship or update an existing one — including the proprietor's details, business name, activity, and registered information.
Company Due Diligence
Request a due-diligence check or verification report on a registered company, confirming its legal standing, ownership, and compliance status.
Business Name, Business Activity & SME Classification
Update a registered entity's business name, declared business activities, or SME classification category used for eligibility and benefits.
Seal, Logo, Trademark & Shipping Mark
Register or update a business's official seal, logo, trademark, or shipping mark for use in legal, branding, and trade documentation.
Company Registration & Changes
Incorporate a new company or submit changes to an existing one - including directors, shareholders, registered address, capital, and constitutional documents.
Company Liquidation & Restoration
Apply to liquidate (voluntarily wind up) a registered company, or to restore a previously struck-off or dissolved company to the register.
Licenses & Duty Exemptions
Apply for business licenses and import-duty exemptions available to eligible entities, and manage existing license and exemption records.
Local Authority Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Record share transfers or register a charge over shares for a Local Authority Company (LAC), updating its shareholding records.
Cooperative Society Registration & Changes
Register a new cooperative society or submit changes to an existing one - including members, board, bylaws, and registered details.
Cooperative Society Compliance Statement & Dissolution
For cooperative societies to file required compliance statements, or to apply for dissolution and winding up of the society.
Local Authority Company Registration (LACs) & Changes
Register a new Local Authority Company (LAC) or submit changes to an existing one - including directors, shareholding, and registered particulars.
Partnership Share Charge
Register a charge (security interest) over a partner's share or interest in a registered partnership, updating the partnership's records.
Copyright Registration
Register, license, or transfer the registration of a literary or artistic work to protect and record ownership of copyright.