This edition of the PC Law Bulletin highlights key legal and regulatory updates in the Maldives, including:
- New Tourism Boundary Regulation – Replacing the 2012 rules, this sets new criteria for boundary determinations, extends tourism lease boundaries up to 1000 meters, and introduces a no-development zone.
- Amendments to the Spa Regulation – Updates compliance requirements for spas in resorts, hotels, and integrated tourism projects, including new advertising and operational standards. Seventh Amendment to the Tax Administration Regulation – Introduces new compliance rules for tax document submissions and penalties for non-compliance.
- Tourism Boundary Demarcation & Extensions – The Ministry of Tourism has set a deadline of 30 June 2023 for tourism leaseholders to submit requests for boundary extensions.
- Updated Resort Development Guidelines – Increases the maximum built-up area from 30% to 50%, reduces beach length requirements, and updates building height restrictions. Upcoming Tax Deadlines – Key submission and payment deadlines for GST, Green Tax, and Withholding Tax in March-April 2023.
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