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…

Dues Must be Settled Prior to Amending State Agreements

The Ministry of Finance, on 21 April 2019, issued a circular pertaining to procedures to be followed by state offices prior to taking any action which may impact revenue. The circular indicates that an agreement entered into by a state office, under…

High Court Confirms TAT Ruling on Third Party Payments

The High Court of Maldives has upheld the Tax Appeal Tribunal’s decision on a case which focused on the subjectivity of withholding tax on payments made by a person other than the taxpayer. On 23 November 2016, the High Court of Maldives upheld…

Remittance tax on expatriates to be introduced

The President, on Thursday has ratified a bill that imposes a remittance tax of 3% on the money transferred abroad by expatriate workers, effective from 1 October 2016. This Act, passed as the fifth amendment to the Maldives Employment Act, mandates…

MIRA to collect Green Tax from Guesthouses starting 1st October 2016

Guesthouses will be charged Green Tax on tourists for each day of their stay starting from 1 October 2016, under the eighth amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act published in the Government Gazette on 10 July 2016. Green Tax for all other tourist establishments…

Tax Ruling issued on the GST treatment of imported goods

A Tax Ruling has been issued by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) on 8 August 2016 clarifying the GST treatment of imported goods. The Ruling explains the GST treatment when goods are imported to Maldives under an import license (regardless…

Smart Start Internship Program

Welcome to the CTL Smart Start Internship Program. The program is mainly intended for students interested in pursuing a career in the practice of taxation or tax law. Students with interests in other areas also can participate in the program. The program…

FROM "CTL CONSULTING" TO "CTL STRATEGIES"

To better reflect the essence of what we do and who we are, we have changed our name to "CTL Strategies LLP" effective from today. Our passion and competencies remain unchanged, and we remain as committed as ever to our clients. We advice all our…

YES, WE ARE HIRING!

We are looking for qualified, experienced and most importantly, enthusiastic members to join our tax advisory team.   Responsibilities: Advice clients on their obligations under the tax laws Advice clients on tax implications of their…

GREEN TAX COMES INTO EFFECT ON 1 NOVEMBER 2015

Green Tax, imposed under the Maldives Tourist Act, comes into effect on 1 November 2015. It is payable at the rate of USD 6 per day of stay by tourists who stay in tourist resorts, tourist hotels and tourist vessels. Moldivians and resident permit…