Importers

Importers/Exporters

Any party importing goods, except for personal use, to Maldives should be registered with Customs. Furthermore, as per Maldives Export/Import Law (No: 31/79) all goods imported are subjected to a Revenue Fee of MRF 1 for every MRF100 worth the value of goods imported.

To register at Customs, submit the completed online registration form via Customs Portal.

You can read the registration guideline here.

Importers should obtain separate importer registration number other than company registration number if intending to import goods for the following purposes.

• Bonded warehouse
• Duty free shops
• Ship store
• Projects