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Tax Recovery and GST Boost Offset Tourism Decline

MIRA reported a 16 percent rise in state revenue by the end of April year-on-year, with April collections reaching MVR 2.63 billion despite a 19.8 percent fall in tourist arrivals. GST remained the largest contributor at MVR 1.7 billion, and MIRA recovered MVR 543 million in outstanding dues during the month.

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  • 16 percent increase in state revenue by end of April year-on-year The Standard The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported a 16 percent increase in state revenue by the end of April compared to the same period last year, despite a notable decline in tourist arrivals.

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  • MVR 2.63 billion total revenue collected in April The Standard According to figures released by the authority, total revenue collected in April reached MVR 2.63 billion, while foreign currency earnings stood at USD 120.7 million.

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  • USD 120.7 million foreign currency earnings The Standard total revenue collected in April reached MVR 2.63 billion, while foreign currency earnings stood at USD 120.7 million

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  • 0.3 percent change in dollar-denominated revenue The Standard Dollar-denominated revenue, however, saw a marginal drop of 0.3 percent compared to April 2025.

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  • 19.8 percent change in tourist arrivals The Standard Data shows that tourist arrivals in April fell by 19.8 percent year-on-year, with authorities linking the decrease largely to ongoing instability in the Middle East — a key transit region for travellers to the Maldives.

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  • MVR 543 million outstanding dues recovered The Standard In April alone, MIRA recovered MVR 543 million in outstanding dues, including MVR 372 million through enforcement notices and MVR 96 million via settlement efforts.

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  • MVR 372 million dues recovered through enforcement notices The Standard In April alone, MIRA recovered MVR 543 million in outstanding dues, including MVR 372 million through enforcement notices and MVR 96 million via settlement efforts.

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  • MVR 96 million dues recovered via settlement efforts The Standard In April alone, MIRA recovered MVR 543 million in outstanding dues, including MVR 372 million through enforcement notices and MVR 96 million via settlement efforts.

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  • MVR 1.7 billion GST revenue The Standard GST remained the largest contributor, generating MVR 1.7 billion and accounting for 63.6 percent of total revenue for the month.

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    Earlier reports gave nearly MVR 7.8 billion 12 Jun, 09:45 The Standard

  • 63.6 percent GST share of total revenue The Standard GST remained the largest contributor, generating MVR 1.7 billion and accounting for 63.6 percent of total revenue for the month.

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  • MVR 152 million Airport Development Fees revenue The Standard Revenue from Airport Development Fees and Departure Tax each stood at MVR 152 million, while resort rent contributed MVR 129 million.

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  • MVR 129 million resort rent revenue The Standard Revenue from Airport Development Fees and Departure Tax each stood at MVR 152 million, while resort rent contributed MVR 129 million.

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