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…
The New Foreign Investment Act Ratified
The new Foreign Investment Act (Act Number 11/2024) (the “Act”) was ratified on 3 September 2024 introducing significant new rules to the foreign investment framework of the Maldives. The Act will come into effect on 3 December 2024 and will repeal the Maldives Foreign Investment Act of 1979.
First Amendment to the Companies Act
The First Amendment to the Companies Act (Act Number 18/2024) (the “First Amendment”) was ratified on 18 September 2024.
Notably, the First Amendment revised the time frames within which companies incorporated in Maldives must convene extraordinary general meetings (EGMs).
Income Tax Regulation amended requiring more taxpayers to pay their taxes in US Dollars
This amendment introduces significant changes concerning the payment currency for taxes imposed under the Income Tax Act, and the presentation currency of tax returns. These changes include:
13th Amendment to the Tourism Act ratified into law
The 13th Amendment (the “13th Amendment”) to the Maldives Tourism Act (Act Number 2/99) (the “Act”) has been ratified by the President of the Republic of Maldives on 29 August 2024 introducing changes to the lease extension payment periods set out in the Act.
Third Amendment to Country-by-Country Reporting Regulation Published
The Third Amendment to the CbCR Regulation ends the temporary suspension of filing requirements for Constituent Entities that are not the UPEs of their respective MNE groups.
CTL Strategies ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2024
CTL Strategies has been ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2024, published by Chambers and Partners. This marks the firm’s fourth consecutive year of recognition in Chambers Global Guide within the General Business Law category.
Year in Review 2023
Year in Review 2023" is aimed at providing summaries of the key developments throughout the year in the area of civil law. Both legislative changes and some key judgments of the courts have been summarised in this regard.
Maldives Passions Pvt Ltd v MIRA [2023] SC 39
On 12 October 2023, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in Maldives Passions Pvt Ltd v MIRA - a significant case concerning the parameters of the powers of the Tax Appeal Tribunal's (“TAT”) to decide cases and order for re-audits.
MIRA issues Tax Ruling on Deductibility of Donations
On 14 January 2024, MIRA issued a Tax Ruling regarding allowable deductions related to donations. With the issuance of this Tax Ruling, effective from 1 March 2024, MIRA clarifies that only monetary donations made to State institutions or charitable organisations approved by the Commissioner General are eligible for deduction as donation expense.
Changes to Charter License Criteria and the GST Rules for Agents of Foreign Tourist Vessels
On 2 January 2023, the Ministry of Tourism published a new Regulation on Governing Foreign Tourist Vessels Cruising and Harbouring in Maldivian Waters. The new Regulation introduces passenger liner permits for vessels carrying 50 or more passengers with a duration not exceeding 7 days in the Maldives. Agents of such vessels are no longer required to register the vessel as a taxable activity for GST purposes.