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Maldives

Asia · MV · MDV
15.00%
CORP TAX
5.6/10
TRUST
3/5
BANKING
12–12 days
SETUP

TAXATION

Corporate Tax15.00%
Crypto Taxno Specific Rules

FORMATION

Timeline12–12 Days

BANKING & COMPLIANCE

Banking Ease3/5
Privacy Index6
Correspondent BankingGood

SUITABILITY SCORES

Overall Trust5.6/10
Holding Company6/10
Trading Company7/10
Startup7/10
Crypto5/10
Asset Protection4/10
Digital Nomad VisaYes

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AUTOMATED ANALYSIS · MALDIVES
MODERATE

Maldives is a Asia jurisdiction offering low corporate tax at 15% with moderate reputation (trust score: 5.6/10). Company registration typically takes 12–12 days with formation costs ranging from $? to $?. Banking ease is rated 3/10.

ADVANTAGES
  • +Low corporate tax rate
  • +Established corporate framework in Asia
  • +Access to regional markets and trade agreements
DISADVANTAGES
  • Challenging banking environment for foreign companies
  • May require local presence or registered agent
  • Compliance requirements may be complex for foreign entities
BEST FOR
International tradingTech startups
RISK FACTORS
Difficulty opening and maintaining bank accountsRegulatory changes may affect tax and compliance obligations

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ENTITY TYPES

Private Limited Company
Pte Ltd
limited

Most common corporate vehicle for local and foreign entrepreneurs.

Timeline: 3–25d
Compliance: medium
Min shareholders: 1
Min directors: 1
HoldingTradingIPCrypto
Limited Liability Partnership
LLP
limited

Hybrid entity combining partnership flexibility with limited liability.

Timeline: 7–18d
Compliance: low
Min shareholders: 2
Min directors: 2
Trading
Representative Office
RO
parent

Non-trading presence for market research and liaison.

Timeline: 1–19d
Compliance: low
Min shareholders: 1
Min directors: 1

INCORPORATION PACKAGES IN MALDIVES

Pte Ltd Basic Package

Pte Ltd·Hawksford
$749
FORMATION
$225/yrTotal 1st yr: $1,394 14d
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