The Maldives continues to aim to attract foreign investment, particularly investments which are capital intensive, enhance the transfer of technology, introduce new skills, while remaining environmentally friendly.

Foreign investors, irrespective of their size, are encouraged to enter and operate in the Maldives. Small investors are encouraged to form joint ventures with Maldivian nationals or companies registered in the Maldives, while investors making investments in excess of $5 million (US) face no ownership restrictions and are free to operate as wholly-owned foreign investments if desired.