The fee will be introduced next year through amendments to relevant laws and regulations. However, the budget does not specify the estimated revenue expected from this fee.
Communications service providers will be charged an additional fee starting next year.
According to the budget for next year, measures will be implemented to increase revenue and manage fiscal and debt obligations. Among these is the introduction of a frequency spectrum charge to maintain the Maldives' radio frequency spectrum.
The fee will be introduced next year through amendments to relevant laws and regulations. However, the budget does not specify the estimated revenue expected from this fee.
State revenue for next year is projected at MVR 40 billion, of which MVR 29 billion will be collected through taxes.
To boost revenue, TGST, green tax, airport tax, and fee rates will be increased. Import duty rates on cigarettes will also rise, with the necessary legal amendments already passed. Additionally, an extra fee will be imposed on land reclamation projects.