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Maldives Tax & Investment Guides

16 guides covering Maldives taxation — 0% personal income tax, Business Profit Tax (BPT) 15%, GST 6% standard and TGST 16% for tourism, Maldives Pension Fund contributions, property transfer fees, and the territorial tax system for residents and non-residents.

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Personal Tax & Residency

0% personal income tax, 183-day residency, territorial system, tax filing, and cross-border rules

Maldives Cross-Border Tax Guide: WHT 0%/0%/10%, DTTs, No Exchange Controls 2026

Maldives cross-border taxation — withholding tax on dividends 0%, interest 0%, royalties 10%, Double Taxation Treaties with UAE, India, Sri Lanka, no exchange controls, and compliance for 2026.

Maldives Personal Tax Guide: 0% Personal Income Tax 2026

Maldives personal income tax — 0% PIT for individuals, no income tax on salaries, wages, or personal earnings. The Maldives taxes only business profits under BPT for 2026.

Maldives Tax Filing Guide: MIRA Portal, Deadlines 2026

Maldives tax filing — MIRA online portal, individual BPT filing March 31, company BPT filing June 30, GST monthly/quarterly, penalties, and compliance for 2026.

Maldives Tax Residency Guide: 183-Day Rule, Territorial System 2026

Maldives tax residency — 183-day physical presence test, territorial taxation (only Maldives-source income), residency criteria, and implications for individuals and companies in 2026.

GST & Indirect Tax

GST 6% standard, TGST 16% tourism, 0% exports

Maldives GST Guide: 6% Standard, TGST 16% Tourism 2026

Maldives Goods and Services Tax — GST 6% standard rate, Tourism TGST 16%, 0% for exports, registration thresholds, and compliance for 2026.

Business & Corporate Tax

BPT 15% standard, no CIT, IT sector opportunities

Maldives Corporate Tax Guide: BPT 15% Standard 2026

Maldives Business Profit Tax — BPT 15% standard rate on business profits, no corporate income tax, registration thresholds, deductions, and compliance for companies and individuals in business for 2026.

Maldives IT Sector Guide: 0% PIT, 15% BPT, Digital Nomad 2026

Maldives IT sector opportunities — 0% personal income tax for IT professionals, 15% BPT for tech companies, digital nomad visa, no CGT, and the territorial tax system for 2026.

Investment & Savings

0% CGT, dividends 0%, interest 0%, royalties 10%, crypto, pensions

Maldives Capital Gains Tax Guide: 0% CGT 2026

Maldives capital gains tax — 0% capital gains tax on all assets including real estate, shares, securities, and cryptocurrencies. No CGT for residents or non-residents in 2026.

Maldives Crypto Tax Guide: 0% CGT, No PIT 2026

Maldives cryptocurrency taxation — 0% capital gains tax on crypto, no personal income tax on crypto gains, mining, staking, and DeFi treatment for 2026.

Maldives Investment Income Guide: Dividends 0%, Interest 0%, Royalties 10% 2026

Maldives investment income taxation — dividends 0% WHT, interest 0% WHT, royalties 10% WHT, zero tax on investment returns for residents, and treaty relief for 2026.

Maldives Pension Guide: MPF Provident Fund, Retirement 2026

Maldives pension system — Maldives Pension Fund (MPF) defined contribution provident fund, contribution rates EE 3.5% ER 6.5%, retirement access, lump sum payouts, and private pension options for 2026.

Property & Wealth Tax

Property transfer tax MVR 5-10/sq ft, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax, rental income

Maldives Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide: No Inheritance Tax, No Gift Tax 2026

Maldives inheritance and gift tax — no inheritance tax, no gift tax, no estate tax. Tax-free transfers to heirs and beneficiaries. Comparison with regional countries for 2026.

Maldives Property Tax Guide: Transfer Tax MVR 5-10/sq ft, Annual Land Rent 2026

Maldives property tax — property transfer tax MVR 5-10 per square foot, annual land rent, no annual property tax on residential real estate, and registration fees for 2026.

Maldives Rental Income Guide: 0% PIT, BPT If Business 2026

Maldives rental income taxation — 0% personal income tax on passive rental income, BPT 15% if rental constitutes a business, and compliance for landlords in 2026.

Maldives Wealth Tax Guide: No Wealth Tax, No Net Worth Tax 2026

Maldives wealth tax — no wealth tax, no net worth tax, no solidarity tax. The Maldives does not impose any recurring tax on individual or corporate net worth for 2026.

Employment & Social Charges

MPF EE 3.5%, ER 6.5%, health insurance EE 2%, ER 2%

Maldives Social Contributions Guide: MPF EE 3.5%, ER 6.5%, Health EE 2%, ER 2% 2026

Maldives social contributions — Maldives Pension Fund (MPF) employee 3.5%, employer 6.5%, health insurance employee 2%, employer 2%, cap at MVR 50,000/month for 2026.

Tools & Calculators

Maldives Salary Calculator

0% PIT, MPF & health deductions

Maldives GST Calculator

GST 6% standard, TGST 16% tourism

Maldives BPT Calculator

BPT 15% on business profits

Maldives Property Tax Calculator

Transfer fees MVR 5-10/sq ft

Compound Interest Calculator

Project investment growth over time

Mortgage Calculator

Estimate monthly mortgage payments

Budget Calculator

50/30/20 budgeting tool
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