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

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

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

Green Tax generates MVR 73 million despite erroneous ban

In August, $4.7 million was received as Green Tax.

10 September 2022

Luxury, extravagance and finally scam allegations

10 May 2023

Plastic bag import ban delayed to Jan 2024, use ban to June 2024

While the import of Supari packed in plastic is banned, it has been noticed that Supari packed in different plastic packets are now being imported into Maldives

4 August 2023

Plastic bag tax botched due to MIRA's interpretation, says Saleem

Saleem suggested that the law be introduced progressively, starting at a low figure like 50 Laari in the first year and then increasing the amount annually.

25 April 2023