This edition of the PC Law Bulletin highlights key legal and regulatory updates in the Maldives, including:
- Industrial Relations Act – Establishing a framework for resolving labor disputes, union oversight, and employee rights, effective 2 April 2024.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act – Mandating workplace safety standards, emergency preparedness, and compensation for work-related injuries, effective 2 April 2024.
- Foreign Tourist Vessel Regulation 2024 – Introducing revised rules for cruising permits, safety standards, and charter licenses for foreign vessels.
- Tax Ruling on Charitable Donations – Clarifying that only monetary donations to approved organizations are tax-deductible, effective 1 March 2024.
- Supreme Court Ruling on GST Refunds – Stipulating that taxpayers must have the opportunity to refund excess tax to customers before MIRA collects it.
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