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…
Supreme Court Judgement: Aminath Naazly v Seagate The International Pvt Ltd
An appeal where the Supreme Court considered when new evidence can be adduced during the appeal at the Supreme Court. The Court established the criteria that needs to be met before leave to adduce new evidence on an appeal can be granted.
Supreme Court Judgement: Medianet v Maldives Inland Revenue Authority
A case in which the Supreme Court held that a taxpayer may challenge the MIRA's assessment even at the Civil Court, and that “other property” stated in Section 6(a)(1) of the BPT Act must be construed to include only tangible property.
Tax on Pro Bono Legal Services
This article explores the current tax position on providing pro bono legal services, giving a view that is critical for lawyers and policymakers.
Overview of the Public Health Emergency Act 2020
This publication gives an overview of the Public Health Emergency Act 2020 published in the Government Gazette on 22 September 2020.
Overview of Sixth Amendment to Employment Act
This publication gives an overview of the Sixth Amendment to the Employment Act that was published in the Government Gazette on 22 September 2020.
Public Health Emergency Act
The Public Health Emergency Act was published on 22 September 2020 and sets out provisions with regard to special procedures needed to implement temporary measures and to facilitate smooth functioning of the state authorities in order to provide safety and assistance to the individuals, families and businesses during the period of state of public health emergency declared as a result of the ongoing the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Large Payments to be paid only via MIRAconnect, Vaarupay or MRTGS
From 1 October 2020 onwards, payments made to the MIRA exceeding MVR 100,000 and USD 5,000 must be paid via MIRAconnect, or using the Vaarupay card and MRTGS.
Regulation on Registration of Fruit and Vegetable Vendors
On 3 September 2020, the Regulation on Registration of Fruit and Vegetable Vendors was published.
Supreme Court Judgement: Bank of Maldives Plc v Fathmath Maleeha Jamal
An appeal where the Supreme Court considered whether the respondent’s employment contract was terminated in accordance with the Employment Act.
Competition Act
On 31 August 2020, the Competition Act was published in the gazette which sets out the provisions to develop and maintain a competitive commercial environment for enterprises, and sets out restrictions, and prohibits business practices and arrangements which may have a negative impact on competition.