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the government Made 25 October 2026

Introduce zero import duties on raw materials imported by SMEs for production, with legislative amendments underway.

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Where it stands today No news yet. It stays “Promised” until an article or an official page shows a change. Since 25 October 2026

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Key numbers in the article
MVR 1 million Mandatory GST registration threshold before increaseMVR 1.5 million Proposed mandatory GST registration threshold
Exact words from the article
“The government also plans to introduce zero import duties on raw materials imported by SMEs for production from 1 January 2027. According to the President's Office, the legislative amendments required to implement the changes are underway.”

President Announces Higher GST Threshold and Tax Relief for SMEs · Corporate Maldives · 25 Oct 2026 Source (opens Corporate Maldives in a new tab)

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