Business support · Malé
Run your business. We’ll handle the rest.
Registration, financing, planning, systems and people: practical support for Maldivian businesses, from the first registration to a growing team.
What we do
Support for every stage of your business
Business Registration & Closure
Registering, changing and closing businesses in the Maldives, from choosing the right structure to GST registration and formal closure. We prepare the applications and follow them through.
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Business Licences & Permits
The permits and licences a Maldivian business needs after registration, including premises and sector permits, importer registration and employment agency licences. We work out what applies, prepare the applications and keep track of renewals.
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Business Loans & Financing
We prepare and submit business and SME loan applications to banks and to SME Digital (formerly SDFC), with the plan, projections and documents lenders expect to see.
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Business Planning & Advisory
Business plans, feasibility studies and financial models prepared for Maldivian business owners who need to make a decision, raise finance or bring in a partner.
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Business Systems & Technology
We help Maldivian businesses choose, set up and connect the systems they run on: business and accounting software, POS, finance processes, custom applications and websites.
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HR, Payroll & Expat Services
Recruitment, work permits, expat quota, payroll and day-to-day HR administration for Maldivian employers, handled by one team that keeps your people and your paperwork in order.
10 services →Why businesses work with DBS
One advisor who knows the paperwork, the portals and the people involved.
- One point of contact. Registration, loans, systems and staff are connected. One advisor keeps them moving together, so nothing falls between departments.
- Done properly the first time. We check requirements before anything is submitted, so applications are complete and consistent.
- Local systems, handled. We handle applications through the Business Portal, MIRA, Xpat Online and the Job Centre portal, so you don’t have to learn them.
- Plain advice. A clear answer on what is needed, what it involves and what happens next, without jargon.
How we work
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Tell us what you need
Send an enquiry or call us. We ask a few questions about your business and what you are trying to achieve.
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We confirm the requirements
We check the current rules for your case and give you a clear list of the documents and information needed.
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We prepare and submit
We draft the forms, plans or applications, review them with you, and submit them through the right channel.
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We follow through
We track progress, answer queries from the authority or lender, and tell you when it is done.
Frequently asked questions
What does a business support company do?
A business support company handles the administrative and advisory work around running a business: registering it, applying for finance, preparing business plans, setting up systems, and managing staff paperwork such as payroll and expat work permits. DBS Maldives does this for businesses across the Maldives.
Can DBS Maldives help me start a business from scratch?
Yes. We can help you choose the right structure, register the business and its name, register the business activities you need, set up GST where required, prepare a business plan and apply for start-up financing, then help you hire your first staff.
Do you work with businesses outside Malé?
Yes. Most registrations and applications are now handled online, so we can support businesses on any island. We arrange calls or meetings as needed and keep you updated at each step.
How do I get started?
Send an enquiry through our contact page or call us. Tell us briefly what you need, and an advisor will confirm the requirements, the documents involved and the next steps before any work begins.
Based in Malé, working with businesses across the Maldives
Most applications are handled online, so we can support you on any island.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you need. An advisor will help you choose the right service and explain the next steps.