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MIRA v CDLHT Oceanic Maldives Pvt Ltd | MIRA v Sanctuary Sand Maldives Pvt Ltd

On 24 September 2023, the High Court handed down the judgement in a case which provided clarity on two issues: 1) the deductibility of interest on a loan transaction between related parties, 2) requirement to perform a comparability analysis in determining whether a transaction is at arm’s length.

Regulation on Employment of Expatriate Workers

The Regulation on Employment of Expatriate Workers gazetted on 24 May 2023, introduced some major changes to the work permit application process in the Maldives and repealed the old Regulation on Employment of Expatriate Workers.

Policy on Recovery of Tax from Third Parties

The Policy on Recovery of Tax from Third Parties outlines the procedures through which MIRA can recover unpaid taxes, fines or other outstanding payments from third-parties as specified in Section 47 of the Tax Administration Act.

Tax Exemptions in the Maldives

The guide briefly looks at tax and import duty exemptions currently in place in the Maldives. It outlines the regulatory requirements for such exemptions, including application processes, prerequisites, compliance requirements, and circumstances for exemption termination.

Overview of the Maldives-UAE DTA

This overview provides a brief analysis of the Maldives-UAE DTA. The key provisions of the DTA will be looked at, including the implications it has on enterprises attempting to make use of the treaty.

Tourism Boundary Regulation

The Tourism Boundary Regulation introduced significant new changes to the provisions relating to the determination of boundaries of tourist establishments.