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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
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MVR 461 millionoutstanding collections recorded by the Maldives Customs ServiceMM 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.
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MVR 435.8 millionunpaid import dutiesMM 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.
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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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