Hire in Maldives,
compliantly,
without the complexity.

The Maldives is the world's leading luxury hospitality destination, driving innovation in overwater architecture, marine conservation, and seaplane aviation.

Key Economic Sectors

• Ultra-Luxury Hospitality: Over 170 exclusive island resorts generating top global revenue per available room (RevPAR).
• Marine Science & Blue Economy: Coral reef restoration, sustainable pole-and-line tuna fisheries, and coastal engineering.
• Seaplane Aviation & Maritime Logistics: Trans Maldivian Airways (world's largest seaplane operator) and inter-atoll logistics.

Regulated by the Maldives Employment Act (Act No. 2/2008).

• Written Statement of Terms: Mandatory in English or Dhivehi detailing wages, service charge entitlement, and hours.
• Mandatory 10% Service Charge: All tourism establishments must levy a 10% service charge, with 99% distributed equally among all non-managerial staff every month.
• Probation Period: Maximum statutory probation is 3 months.

• Standard Hours: 48 hours per week. Overtime compensated at minimum **125% (1.25×)** on normal days; **150%** on rest days/holidays.
• Annual Leave: Minimum 30 calendar days paid vacation per year.
• Paid Sick Leave: 30 paid days per year.
• Public Holidays: 14 official national and Islamic public holidays.
• Maternity Leave: 60 calendar days fully paid maternity leave (extendable up to 6 months under civil service rules).

Personal Income Tax: Progressive rates: 0% (up to MVR 720k/yr), 5.5% (MVR 720k–1.2M), 8% (MVR 1.2M–1.8M), 12% (MVR 1.8M–2.4M), and 15% on excess, remitted to MIRA.

• Rapid Hospitality & Tech Deployment: Onboard resort managers, marine biologists, and IT specialists in Malé in days.
• MRPS, Service Charge & MIRA Compliance: Seamless management of 7% pension remittances, service charge calculations, and income tax withholdings.
• Expatriate Work Visa Sponsorship: EOR manages Ministry of Homeland Security work permits and quotas.