Commissioner General of Taxation Hassan Zareer has announced that the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has developed a digital transformation roadmap to modernise its services.

Speaking on the occasion of MIRA’s 15th anniversary, Zareer said the authority is focusing on improving technical capacity, streamlining administration, and making tax-related appeals more accessible. One of the major goals is to introduce an electronic invoicing system, similar to those in use in developed countries. This system would connect taxpayers directly with MIRA’s systems, helping to improve compliance and ease of use.

Zareer noted that 97 percent of tax returns and 99 percent of payments are now processed online. He highlighted the significant growth in MIRA’s revenue, which increased from MVR 4.56 billion in 2011 to MVR 28.10 billion in 2024. Currently, MIRA accounts for 82.5 percent of the state’s revenue.

He praised the commissioners, staff, and taxpayers for their contributions, calling the institution’s progress over the past 15 years a remarkable achievement.