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The Maldives has always been the world’s ultimate escape—turquoise lagoons, barefoot white-sand beaches, world-class diving, and island privacy found nowhere else on Earth. But today, it has become more than a holiday destination. Increasingly, high-net-worth individuals are spending months each year living in the Maldives, blending business, lifestyle, and investment—often through long-stay property ownership.
This quiet movement isn’t about tourism. It’s about lifestyle freedom, wealth preservation and relocation flexibility—three priorities reshaping the way global investors choose to live.
Life in the Maldives offers something rare: simplicity paired with exclusivity. It has become a sanctuary for investors and entrepreneurs who are restructuring their time—splitting life between Europe, Dubai, and Maldives.
The appeal is clear:
This is luxury without complexity—a controlled environment with world-class comfort.
There is no official long-term residency visa for retirees or lifestyle relocators like in Portugal or Greece, but long-stay living is possible through investment.
High-net-worth buyers typically stay in the Maldives through:
✓ Investment-based long-stay arrangements
✓ Property ownership linked stay programs in resort-residence developments
✓ Business formation or director status pathways
✓ Renewable long-term stay permissions tied to property usage
While full immigration pathways differ from Europe or the UAE, many property owners spend 3–9 months per year living in the Maldives legally and comfortably through investment structures.
Foreigners cannot buy freehold land, but they can own property on long-term leasehold (up to 99 years) in designated Maldives real estate developments. These are fully legal and contractually secure under Maldivian law in government-approved projects.
Ownership options include:
Many developments operate professional rental management programmes, making it possible to invest and enjoy rental returns while still having personal use throughout the year.
The Maldives is considered tax-efficient compared to Western countries.
✅ No annual property tax
✅ No personal income tax for non-residents
✅ No stamp duty on property purchases
However:
⚠️ 10% withholding tax may apply to rental income
⚠️ 10% capital gains withholding tax may apply upon disposal of property
The Maldives remains favourable for wealth structuring but investors should seek tailored tax advice from an international advisor.
Maldives villas for sale benefit from one of the strongest luxury tourism markets in the world. Reports show:
✓ Projected rental yields: 6–12% per year
✓ Premium locations achieve 15%+ in strong seasons
✓ Long-term capital appreciation in rare waterfront inventory
Tourist demand remains high from Europe, the UAE, Singapore, India and China. This creates consistent returns for lifestyle investors who use their property for months of personal enjoyment while benefiting from income generation.
Not all islands are quiet honeymoon hideaways. Kandima Maldives in the Dhaalu Atoll has redefined the market—appealing to younger investors, founders, entrepreneurs and remote professionals.
With over 10 dining venues, a social beachfront lifestyle, marina access, co-working areas and wellness clubs, Kandima blends luxury with modern liveability. It is one of the most in-demand areas for Maldives lifestyle property, with strong rental appeal and year-round activity.
If you are actively exploring property for sale in Maldives or want to access verified projects, you are invited to our upcoming event:
📍 Maldives Property Showcase – Bangkok
📆 8th November 2025 – Collective One
🏝 Featuring: Coral Residences Maldives
💼 Luxury villas + beachfront residences release
Our Head of Global Distribution, Andy Grimley, will be holding private 1-to-1 consultations in Bangkok and internationally via Zoom. These are available by appointment only.
I am personally arranging Andy’s calendar for:
✅ Investor meetings
✅ Lifestyle buyer consultations
✅ Long-stay ownership guidance
✅ Agency/broker partner onboarding
📩 Email: elly@internationalpropertyalerts.com
📱 WhatsApp: +44 7796 174253
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Property terms, tax rates, and foreign ownership rules should be confirmed with a qualified advisor before purchase.
📧 elly@internationalpropertyalerts.com
🌐 www.internationalpropertyalerts.com
📱 WhatsApp: +44 7796 174253
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