1. To obtain a permit or license to open pharmacy in Maldives, the applicant has to contact the Ministry of Economic Development.
2. The application can be made in-person or through on-line.
3. While submitting the application form, please make sure you have attached all the appropriate documents that are listed under the Required Documents section of this page.

• Completed Application form
• Original/Copy of National Identification Cards of inherent of the building (if applicable)
• National Identification Card of the applicant (if the customer is an individual)
• Approval for the Building by the City Council
• Receipt of the Annual Payment
• Letter from Building Owner (if applicable)

Ministry of Economic Development
Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male 20125
Republic of Maldives
Phone: +960 3323668
Fax: +960 3323840
Call Center : 1691
Email: info@trade.gov.mv
Website

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• If the Pharmacy is located in an island with a population more than 10,000, the fee per month is MVR 200. If the business is located in an island with a population less than 10,000, the fee per month is MVR 50. Businesses located at places outside of inhabited islands, the fee per month is MVR 200.
• Revenue Stamp: MRF 10/-
  

(cheques are acceptable only with bank guarantee)

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Application forms to be used : Application Forms

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

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