Aminath Naifa

Introduction

Naifa is a legal professional with over ten years of experience in tax law, litigation, corporate and commercial law, and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Shari’ah and Law from the Maldives National University and brings a combination of public-sector experience and private-practice expertise to her legal advisory work. During her tenure at the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), Naifa gained extensive experience in tax administration, dispute resolution, litigation, debt recovery, and regulatory enforcement. She represented the Authority before courts and tribunals, handled complex tax disputes, and contributed to legal advisory work, statutory interpretation, and legislative development. Following her public-sector career, she gained private-practice experience as an Associate and as a Partner at QVL. She currently practises through QVL Law LLP, advising businesses on legal and regulatory matters, commercial transactions, taxation, and dispute resolution. Naifa is particularly interested in supporting startups, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses in navigating the legal and regulatory landscape. She brings a practical, solution oriented approach to helping businesses understand their legal obligations, structure their commercial relationships, manage regulatory risks, and establish a strong legal foundation for sustainable growth. Mentoring Fees & Engagement Terms Introductory Session: Complimentary session to understand the business and provide preliminary guidance. Subsequent Sessions: Chargeable at an agreed fee, with scope and terms formalised before commencement. Areas of Expertise: Corporate and Commercial Law Tax Law and Tax Dispute Resolution Business Structuring and Legal Advisory Regulatory Compliance Commercial Agreements and Legal Drafting Dispute Resolution and Litigation Debt Recovery and Employment Law