MIRA Calls Upon Taxpayers That Do Not Meet Registration Requirements to Deregister
The MIRA has issued announcements requesting taxpayers who do not fulfil tax registration requirements under the Tax Administration Act, or GST registration requirements to deregister from tax.
The announcement, issued on 16 January 2019, reminds…
Cash Declaration Limit Changed
The Maldives Monetary Authority, on 17 January 2019, published the first amendment to the Regulation on Cross Border Currency Declaration Amount.
The changes introduced now require passengers travelling with USD 20,000 or more, and are travelling…
New Foreign Investment Entry Requirements Published
On 4 August 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Environment gazetted the Regulation on the Advertising of Establishments that Provide Services to Tourists in the Maldives, which took effect immediately. The Regulation expands on the new advertising rules that were introduced under the 15th Amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act.
Regulation on the Advertising of Establishments that Provide Services to Tourists in the Maldives
On 4 August 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Environment gazetted the Regulation on the Advertising of Establishments that Provide Services to Tourists in the Maldives, which took effect immediately. The Regulation expands on the new advertising rules that were introduced under the 15th Amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act.
MIRA Publishes Second Amendment to the Instalment Policy
On 25 March 2025, MIRA published the 2nd Amendment to the Instalment Policy, which addresses the requirements for entering into multiple installment agreements and implements stricter rules for installment plans related to taxes assessed during investigations.
Maldives and Hong Kong Signs Double Tax Avoidance Agreement
Hong Kong and the Maldives signed a Double Tax Avoidance Agreement on 26 May 2025. The agreement clarifies tax allocation between the two countries and includes provisions for information exchange and cooperation to combat tax evasion.
MIRA Publishes New Income Tax Guide on Director's Current Account Debit Balances
On 16 March 2025, the MIRA issued an Income Tax Guide on Director's Current Account Debit Balances, providing clarification on the tax treatment of financial transactions between companies and their directors.
Overview of the Maldives-Bangladesh DTA
The overview on the Maldives-UAE Double Tax Agreement will examine the key provisions of the DTA and the implications it has for businesses seeking to benefit from the treaty.
15th Amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act
The 15th Amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act was ratified on 19 March 2025 introduces key changes to resort lease extension fees, compliance codes, advertising standards, and property closure procedures for redevelopment.
MIRA Proposes Significant Changes to Income Tax Regulation
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has published the draft of the Sixth Amendment to the Income Tax Regulation for public consultation. This Amendment introduces several key changes that could significantly affect businesses operating in the Maldives.
Bunny Holdings (BVI) Ltd v MIRA [2024] SC 55
In the case of Bunny Holdings (BVI) Limited v MIRA, the Supreme Court ruled that long-term villa leases in a tourist resort under strata basis involve the transfer of rights from a contract or law, placing them outside the scope of the GST Act.
General Regulation on Foreign Currency
The Maldives Monetary Authority has gazetted the General Regulation on Foreign Currency. The Regulation further details on key aspects of the Foreign Currency Act, including mandatory currency conversion obligation routes, procedures for filing concession requests from conversion obligations, and the framework for implementing penalties under the Foreign Currency Act.