Maldives Investment Opportunities, 100% Foreign Ownership of Hotels
Ibrahim Nizam
fmr. Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment & Energy
Grab the opportunity! Invest in Maldives!
With COVID-19, life has become unpredictable. In a matter of minutes, most minor things have become enormous risks.
Therefore, concerns about risk analysis and return on investment have become more vital than ever in capital investments, raising pertinent questions in investors’ minds.
“What kind of ROI does the Maldives offer you”?
It’s very high because it encourages 100 percent foreign ownership. In short, there are no hurdles for businesses that wish to operate through fair means, and there is no unnecessary red tap.
The economic growth rate has averaged 7.5 percent since 2006. This reliable ROI has attracted many notable global brands, including Marriott, Sheraton, Four Seasons, Bvlgari, Starwood, Cheval Blanc and Ritz Carlton.
As a foreign investor in the Maldives, you’d never struggle with ownership restrictions. Free to function as wholly-owned foreign investments, your capital would start growing with minimal resource investment.
As a small investor, you can partner with companies registered here or Maldivian nationals. This move will allow you to gain profits without investing much of your capital, time & resources.
Moreover, the Maldives has won The World’s Leading Destination award consecutively for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024.
The Maldives is often viewed through the lens of tourism; however, the vast array of profitable investment opportunities on the islands is sometimes overlooked. Investment prospects in the Maldives span from the hotel industry to food and beverage, with growing opportunities in real estate, education, information technology, transportation, and aviation, among others.
With realistic long-term planning, the country has the potential to advance across all sectors and emerge as one of the most lucrative investment hubs, providing excellent returns to its investors and stakeholders.
The new FDI policies, including the “Investor Residency” program, will significantly enhance the “Ease of Doing Business” in the Maldives.
Undeniably, the Maldives presents an investment avenue where a robust plan coupled with practical actions can yield remarkable results.
By ministry of Tourism : Maldieves Tourism Yearbook (PDF file)
Ibrahim Nizam
An accomplished tourism and sustainability consultant with over 35 years of experience in the Maldives’ tourism sector, specializing in destination development, sustainable tourism planning, and strategic marketing.
With a distinguished background in both private enterprise and public service, including leadership roles as Minister of State for Climate Change, Environment & Energy, and Deputy Minister, Nizam combines industry insight with policymaking expertise.
His consultancy work supports sustainable growth and responsible investment in tourism, guided by deep knowledge of island ecosystems and stakeholder engagement.
He has successfully navigated different phases in his career and the evolving stages of the tourism industry, earning a strong reputation for the excellent rapport he maintains with industry leaders.
Nizam has received the Award of Appreciation and a Token of Appreciation from the Government of Maldives in recognition of his contributions to the tourism sector, particularly for his efforts in marketing and promoting the Maldives as a holiday destination.