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The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) raised the Tourism Goods and Services Tax from 16 per cent to 17 per cent, effective July 1, under the Seventh Amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act, applying to resorts, hotels, guesthouses and spas. Parliament passed the amendment on October 31, 2024, and it also expands exemptions to include staff-only cafés alongside shops for tourism employees.
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Wed 1 JulMIRA increased the Tourism Goods and Services Tax from 16 per cent to 17 per cent, effective July 1, following the Seventh Amendment to the…effective July 1only MM TV (English)The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has increased the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) from 16 per cent to 17 per cent, effective July 1, following the Seventh Amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act.
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17 per centTourism Goods and Services Tax rateMM TV (English)The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has increased the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) from 16 per cent to 17 per cent, effective July 1, following the Seventh Amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act.
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16 per centPrevious Tourism Goods and Services Tax rateMM TV (English)The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has increased the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) from 16 per cent to 17 per cent, effective July 1, following the Seventh Amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act.
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