The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) collected MVR 3.01 billion in September 2025, a 30.7 per cent increase compared to last year and 33.7 per cent above initial estimates.

MIRA attributed the surge to higher receipts from both tourism and non-tourism sectors. A significant share came from lease extension fees for resorts, which contributed MVR 507.2 million. Additional income was generated from resort rents (MVR 404 million), the Airport Development Fee (MVR 204.3 million), departure tax (MVR 199.1 million), and Green Tax (MVR 195.7 million). Goods and Services Tax (GST) remained the single largest contributor, accounting for MVR 1.22 billion or 40.5 per cent of the total.

The authority noted that changes in tax and fee rates, including an increase in the Green Tax from January 2025 and higher airport charges introduced in December 2024, also boosted revenue. Meanwhile, 14.9 per cent of September’s income was collected from payments relating to previous periods, while 6.4 per cent came from efforts to recover outstanding dues.

Overall, revenue for the month was equivalent to USD 150.25 million, with MIRA highlighting steady growth in receipts from non-tourism sectors alongside gains from the tourism industry.