Green Tax

New tax introduced on local tourism

Tourists staying in guesthouses in the Maldives will be charged a tax of US$3 for each day of stay effective October 1.

Majlis fast-tracks bill to lease islands without bidding

Maldives tax receipts soar in February

The tax authority reported an extraordinary increase of 66.1percent in February revenues, off the back of an increase in tourist arrivals in January. Total income reached MVR1.5billion (US$97million).

Maldives’ resorts among world’s best, but industry insiders express concern over Green Tax

Majlis passes Green Tax

Government submits revenue raising bills to parliament

MPs quiz finance minister about revenue raising measures

US$6 green tax to be introduced from November 2015, says tourism minister

Government decides to implement a ‘green tax’ on tourists