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…
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.
Overview of Bill on Sixth Amendment to Employment Act
This publication gives an overview of the Bill on the Eighth Amendment to the Employment Act that the Maldivian Government has submitted to the People’s Majlis.
Brief on Guideline for Restarting Tourism in the Maldives
This is a brief of the Guideline for Restarting Tourism in Maldives, published by the Ministry of Tourism, in consultation with health professionals and industry stakeholders. It outlines the measures that need to be followed to ensure the safety of tourists and residents.
Overview of Residential Tenancy Bill
This publication gives an overview of the Residential Tenancy Bill that the Maldivian Government has submitted to the People’s Majlis on 6 December 2019.
Overview of the Public Health Emergency Bill 2020
This publication gives an overview of the Public Health Emergency Bill 2020 submitted to the People's Majlis on 29 May 2020.
Overview of the Income Tax Act
This publication gives an overview of the Income Tax Act (“ITA”) which has commenced on 1 January 2020.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss the implications of the Act on you, please contact one of our tax advisors or drop…
Year in Review 2019
Our “Year in Review 2019” summarises the crucial regulatory developments in 2019. For ease of reference, these are categorised and labelled as “tax” and “legal” developments. Most of these developments are already explained in further detail in the several publications we made during the year. Some of the issues have also been addressed to in Blog posts by our lawyers and tax advisors.
Overview of Income Tax Bill
This publication gives an overview of the Income Tax Bill submitted to the Parliament by the Government of Maldives on 15 October 2019. The Parliament has commenced debate on the Bill, and is expected to bring changes to the Bill, before voting…
Year in Review 2018
Our "Year in Review 2018" summarises the crucial regulatory developments in 2018. For ease of reference, these are categorised and labelled as "tax" and "legal" developments. Most of these developments are already explained in further detail in…
Foreign Investment Procedure & Considerations
Foreign enterprises looking to invest in the Maldives are required to register their enterprise in the Maldives prior to commencing operations. Registering a foreign enterprise entails following a set of procedural rules, in the correct order, and complying…