“According to World Bank’s 2006 Investment Climate Assessment, Maldives ranked highest in the region in terms of World Banks’ ease of doing business index.”

FISB, the government agency entrusted with promoting, licensing and registering foreign investments in the country, is the first port of call for all foreigners keen to invest in the Maldives. The process of registering a foreign investment, as required by Law, is simple and straightforward. Prospective investors can expect to get their operations under way within 10 days from the day that all the required documentation are submitted to FISB. FISB also plays an active role in supporting investors in their establishment and operations.