The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) is advancing a comprehensive digital overhaul of its tax administration, guided by a strategic roadmap designed to improve compliance and streamline operations, Commissioner General of Taxation Hassan Zareer has said. He outlined the initiative during a ceremony commemorating the agency’s 15th anniversary.
Central to the transformation is the planned introduction of an electronic invoicing system, modelled on frameworks deployed in advanced economies. The platform will integrate MIRA’s systems with those of taxpayers, reducing the complexity of meeting fiscal obligations.
Digital adoption within the authority has already reached significant levels. According to Zareer, 97 percent of tax statements and 99 percent of payments are now submitted online. These figures, he stated, reflect the agency’s commitment to modernisation and its focus on delivering efficient public services.
The rise in digital uptake parallels MIRA’s fiscal growth. In 2011, the authority collected USD 295.70 million in revenue. By 2024, that total had climbed to USD 1.82 billion. MIRA now accounts for 82.5 percent of the nation’s total revenue intake.
Zareer credited this performance to the dedication of the agency’s commissioners, senior officials, and employees, as well as the continued cooperation of taxpayers. He described the advancement as a defining chapter in the institutional evolution of Maldivian tax administration.
Founded on 2 August 2010 with a staff of approximately 40, MIRA has expanded to employ more than 300 personnel. Its operations span 18 offices across the country. As the agency enters its 16th year, Zareer reiterated its priority to further develop administrative capacity and enhance professional competencies in response to emerging national demands.