Minister of Finance and Planning, Moosa Zameer, has announced that the Government will take steps to strengthen the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) and address longstanding operational challenges.
Speaking at MIRA’s 15th Anniversary Celebration and “RanFanara” Awards Ceremony, the Minister noted that the authority is responsible for collecting over 83 percent of state revenue. He said the Government’s immediate priorities include resolving MIRA’s shortage of office space and introducing legal reforms aimed at enhancing its administrative capacity and independence.
Minister Zameer also highlighted the alignment between the Government’s ‘Maldives 2.0’ policy and MIRA’s Digital Transformation Roadmap, stating that technological upgrades would be key to improving service delivery and operational efficiency.
During the ceremony, MIRA recognised selected taxpayers with the “RanFanara” award for their compliance and contributions to the tax system. The Minister said that tax compliance should be regarded as a shared responsibility between the state and businesses, noting the important role of Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrants in revenue collection.
Reflecting on MIRA’s 15 years of operation, Minister Zameer said its establishment marked a shift towards building a modern and self-sustaining economy, and that the Government would continue working with the authority to support its objectives.
