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Oct 5, 2025
Investing in the Maldives: Simplified overview of the Foreign Investment Act
A comprehensive guide to the legal, regulatory, and investment landscape of the Maldives. Covering foreign investment laws, taxation, corporate governance, and market trends, this resource provides valuable insights for businesses and investors navigating opportunities in the Maldives.
Legal
Jun 23, 2025
Understanding Service Charge Regulations in the Maldives
Service Charge Regulation (Regulation Number: 2021/R-41) is designed to ensure proper collection and fair and equal distribution of Service Charge within the tourism industry and other businesses. This guide outlines the purpose of the regulation, who is required to collect service charges, how they should be collected, and the rules for distribution and submission to authorities.
News
Apr 13, 2025
MIRA Issues New Guidance on Tax Implications of Directors’ Current Account Transactions
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has released a guide examining the tax implications of transactions recorded in directors’ current accounts. This guidance reflects MIRA’s ongoing efforts to clarify the interpretation of tax laws and regulations.
Tax
Mar 23, 2025
MIRA releases Draft Regulation for Public Consultation: Key Changes Proposed
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has released the first draft of the Sixth Amendment to the Income Tax Regulation for public consultation and feedback. This draft introduces significant changes, particularly impacting businesses operating in the tourism sector. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposed amendments and submit their comments by Tuesday, 15 April 2025 as these changes are expected to have major tax implications moving forward.
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Mar 16, 2025
Premier Chambers Contributes to Chambers Investing in … Global Practice Guide 2025
We are delighted to be a contributor to the Chambers Investing in … Global Practice Guide 2025, offering key insights into the investment landscape in the Maldives.
Tax
Mar 8, 2025
Amendments to the GST Act and Regulation
Significant changes have been introduced to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act through the 7th Amendment and regulations, bringing updates that will impact businesses, particularly in the tourism sector.
News
Feb 21, 2025
MMA Releases Draft General Regulation on Foreign Currency
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has released the Draft General Regulation on Foreign Currency for public comments. This regulation outlines the additional transactions permissible to be carried out in a foreign currency, procedures for deposit and conversion requirements, and actions to be taken against non-compliance with the Foreign Currency Act (FCA).
Legal
Feb 21, 2025
Foreign Currency Rules in the Maldives
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), overseeing the implementation, has introduced rules governing the foreign convert market in the Maldives. The Regulation on Foreign Currency (Regulation No : 2024/R-91) applicable to the period October 2024 to December 2024 and Foreign Currency Act (FCA)(Act No : 2024/32) applicable thereafter, establish guidelines for managing foreign currency transactions and regulate foreign exchange market in the Maldives. Here is in brief what you need to know about the foreign currency rules in the Maldives.
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