The number of foreign investment registrations in the Maldives has increased notably this year compared to the same period in 2024, according to statistics released by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA).

By the end of September 2025, the government had collected MVR 1.3 million in foreign investment registration fees, an increase of MVR 615,700 from the MVR 691,400 collected during the same period last year.

In dollar terms, USD 75,918 has been received as foreign investment fees so far this year.

Given that the administrative fee for registering a foreign investment is USD 5,000, MIRA’s data indicates that 15 new foreign investments have been registered in 2025.

The government has been undertaking extensive efforts to make the Maldives a more attractive destination for investors.

A key initiative in this regard was the repeal of the previous foreign investment law and the ratification of a new, modernized law aligned with international standards.

Additionally, the government has announced plans to launch a “Residence by Investment” programme, which will grant residency visas to investors whose contributions are deemed highly beneficial to the Maldivian economy.