Rules and changes

New or changed taxes, fees, fines, bans, limits and rules from the last 60 days that name a theme and say something changed. A day is shown only when the news names a single day, with the sentence it came from.

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FDC imposes fines in 23 cases involving housing regulation violations Atoll Times · published 11 November · Fees and fines, Rules and laws Source (opens Atoll Times in a new tab)
Maldives government submits bill to introduce death penalty by hanging The Standard · published 9 November · Fees and fines Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Government Targets Cheaper Domestic Flights With New Subsidies The Maldivian government has earmarked transport subsidies in the projected 2027 state budget to reduce domestic airfares, including MVR 111 million for the North Connectivity Project. Remaining funds will expand the Raajje Transport Link ferry and bus network to uncovered atolls while maintaining subsidised fares on existing routes. Corporate Maldives · published 4 November · Fees and fines Source (opens Corporate Maldives in a new tab)
Police: Accidents in Male' and Hulhumale' significantly reduced following special operation The Maldives Police Service reported a significant drop in accidents in Male' and Hulhumale' after launching "Operation Reckless Driving" on October 8, 2026, with accidents down 36 percent over 20 days compared with the period before the operation. Police also reported vehicle inspections, fines, warnings and tows carried out during the operation. Raajje (English) · published 30 October · Fees and fines Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
Bangladeshi national sentenced to 18 years for knife attack on Nepalese cashier A Bangladeshi national, Jahangir Mia, was sentenced by the Criminal Court to 18 years in prison and ordered to pay a seven million Rufiyaa fine for a knife attack on a Nepalese woman working at a shop in Hulhumalé. The court initially imposed 20 years, with time already served deducted, leaving 18 years, 10 months and 29 days to be served. Adhadhu (English) · published 29 October · Fees and fines Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
No tax hikes next year: Finance Minister Finance Minister Hassan Zareer announced, while presenting the proposed state budget to the People's Majlis, that the government will not increase any taxes next year. Instead, revenue efforts will focus on closing loopholes and improving tax compliance, though this administration has already raised Green Tax, TGST, Airport Development Fee and Departure Tax. Raajje (English) · published 29 October · Tax and duty, Fees and fines Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
Customs struggles to recover unpaid duties and fines, audit finds An audit of the Maldives Customs Service found MVR 461 million owed to the state by the end of 2023, mostly in unpaid import duties, with recovery hindered by delayed court judgment enforcement and poor information sharing with ministries. The Auditor General recommended stronger enforcement, a ministry information-sharing mechanism and legislative amendments. Adhadhu (English) · published 26 October · Tax and duty, Fees and fines, Rules and laws Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
Relief for Businesses in Addu: No Taxes or Land Rent for Three Years President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that Addu will be designated a special economic zone for three years, from 2027 to 2029, exempting businesses on state-owned land from rent, BPT and income tax, and reducing annual fees. The incentives, described as a pilot project, follow the Addu Business Dialogue held on 13 and 14 May, with the Ministry of Economic Development expected to announce specific arrangements in the coming days. Miadhu · published 25 October · Tax and duty, Fees and fines Source (opens Miadhu in a new tab)