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…
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.
Regulation on Registrations Under the Foreign Currency Act
The Regulation on Registrations Under the Foreign Currency Act was gazetted on 9 January 2025. The Regulation establishes the procedural requirements and administrative process for the registrations required under the Foreign Currency Act.
Overview of the Foreign Currency Act
The Foreign Currency Act, effective from 1 January 2025, builds on the framework of the initial Foreign Currency Regulation, maintaining the key rules and controls over foreign currency income and transactions while also introducing specific modifications.
IFRS 16 Adoption: Key Tax Considerations for Lessees in the Maldivian Context
This blog article examines the adoption of IFRS 16 and the resulting mismatches between the tax and accounting treatments for lessees, along with its associated tax implications.
Foreign Currency Bill Submitted To Parliament
The MMA has published a Foreign Currency Bill for public consultation on 26 November 2024. The Bill largely mirrors the current Regulation, maintaining foreign currency deposit and conversion requirements with some modifications.
Seminar on Navigating Tax and Legal Developments in the Maldives Tourism Sector
CTL Strategies is conducting a full-day seminar on the evolving tax and legal landscape impacting the tourism sector in the Maldives. The seminar is designed to provide participants with crucial insights into the latest regulatory developments and practical guidance on how to remain compliant with the new developments.
MMA Publishes a New Foreign Currency Bill
The MMA has published a Foreign Currency Bill for public consultation on 26 November 2024. The Bill largely mirrors the current Regulation, maintaining foreign currency deposit and conversion requirements with some modifications.
Third Amendment to the Green Tax Regulation Published by MIRA
On 25 November 2024, MIRA published the Third Amendment to the Green Tax Regulation. This amendment follows the doubling of the Green Tax rate and the exemption from Green Tax granted to toddlers under the age of 2, as introduced by the 14th Amendment to the Tourism Act.
MIRA Publishes 31st Amendment to the GST Regulation
MIRA has published the 31st Amendment to the GST Regulation. This Amendment primarily introduces rules applicable to supplies made by cafes operated in a tourist establishment that cater exclusively to employees.