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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…
Tourism Ministry publishes procedures to be followed by Tourist Facilities operating in the new normal
The Ministry of Tourism, on 23 June 2020, published the Guideline for Restarting Tourism in Maldives which specifies the minimum standards to be met by registered tourist facilities by the tentative opening dates scheduled for July 2020.
COVID-19: Revised Deadlines for Taxes and Fees
This advisory provides an overview of the announcements by MIRA and other government authorities with respect to the new deadlines for filing and making payment of taxes and fees.
MIRA does not have legal authority take legal action for non-tax payments: Supreme Court
In the case of Moosa Nasser v MIRA (2014/SC-A/41), the Supreme Court of Maldives on 22 June 2020, unanimously decided against the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority and held that MIRA does not have the legal authority to sue for lease rent due to the state.
Calculating your interim payment for 2020
Income Tax Act has special rules on calculation of interim payment where a taxpayer estimates the tax liability of this year to be lower than that of the previous year. This article explains how these rules can be applied in practice.
TAT Publishes Rules on Remote Hearings
On 15 June 2020, the Tax Appeal Tribunal has published rules on how the Tribunal will carry on with online proceedings and other matter pertinent to the Tribunal's process.
Company Annual Fee for 2020 Payment Deferred
The Ministry of Economic Development, on 17 June 2020, announced that the payment date for company annual fees for 2020 has been deferred and that late payment fines will not be imposed.
Government announces that TGST payments can be made in Rufiyaa
Ministry of Finance announced that Tourism GST payments for taxable periods beginning from 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020 can be made in Rufiyaa.
New Tax Payment Deadlines Announced
The MIRA announced, on 15 June 2020, the commencement of services of the Taxpayer Service Centre from 5 July onwards, and new deadlines for filing tax returns and payment of taxes, and other fees and charges.
COVID-19: Income Support Allowance Scheme
This advisory provides an overview of the key parts of the guidance document on the Income Support Allowance Scheme published by the President's Office.
COVID-19 Economic Relief Package
On 7 April 2020, the Ministry of Finance issued a press release with the details of the COVID-19 Economic Relief Package offered by the Government. This advisory summarises the said press release.