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Customs’ fiscal mandate to move to Finance Ministry

The government has decided to transfer the fiscal mandate of the Maldives Customs Service to the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises to strengthen revenue administration. Presenting the proposed 2027 State Budget, Minister of Finance Hassan Zareer said the government will widen the Maldives Guest Information System and set up a modern e-invoicing system, and that relevant tax laws will be amended.

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  • Government · Transfer the fiscal mandate of Maldives Customs Service to the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises and introduce amendments to tax legislation

    Promised Deadline 2027 Follow it

  • Government · Widen the role of the Maldives Guest Information System and set up a modern e-invoicing system in line with international standards

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Figures in these reports

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  • MVR 461 million outstanding collections recorded by the Maldives Customs Service MM TV (English) The agency’s 2023 Financial Audit Report recorded MVR 461 million in outstanding collections as of that year, including MVR 435.8 million in unpaid import duties.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

  • MVR 435.8 million unpaid import duties MM TV (English) The agency’s 2023 Financial Audit Report recorded MVR 461 million in outstanding collections as of that year, including MVR 435.8 million in unpaid import duties.

    Word for word from the report in MM TV (English). Open the report

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  • Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer presented the proposed 2027 State Budget. MM TV (English) Presenting the proposed 2027 State Budget, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer said the Government aims to strengthen tax administration, close gaps in the system and ensure full compliance with tax laws and regulations.

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