USD revenue sees boost, but black market rate remains at MVR 17

According to MIRA, the number of tourists arriving in the country increased by 12% in December as compared to 2021.

11 February 2023

MVR 1.51b tax revenue in November

At the end of last month, the state earned MVR 19.4 billion in revenue through MIRA.

10 December 2022

All GST-registered businesses required to levy plastic bag tax

No tax will be levied on plastic bags used by the manufacturer to pack the goods to the level required for sale.

23 February 2023

Black market dollar purchase can be in tax statement: Ameer

"The result is that businesses are losing money, the price of commodities in the market has gone out of hand and people's pockets are poor".

8 March 2023

MPs call for green tax allocation to origin islands

Some MPs have said that if Green Tax is distributed to an island, it is unfair to other islands.

5 September 2022

MIRA collects MVR 2.12 billion in August, exceeding projections

The increase was attributed to higher receipts from the tourism and green taxes, along with the settlement of previously unpaid taxes.

11 September 2025

Luxury, extravagance and finally scam allegations

10 May 2023

Maldives tightens rules for freezing accounts of tax defaulters

Previously, accounts could be frozen if payments were not made within 60 days of receiving a notice.

20 October 2024