According to the latest data released by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), revenue from the plastic bag taxes has reached MVR 1.1 million. In addition, non-tax fees have generated a total revenue of MVR 220 million, while the plastic bag tax contributed to 0.50 percent to the overall revenue.
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A woman purchasing a pack of bags sold by WAMCO for garbage collection. Last month, MVR 1.1 million was collected as plastic bag taxes. -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa
Anaan Bushry
2023-06-14 13:19:07
According to the latest data released by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), revenue from the plastic bag taxes has reached MVR 1.1 million. In addition, non-tax fees have generated a total revenue of MVR 220 million, while the plastic bag tax contributed to 0.50 percent to the overall revenue.
Following the implementation of a MVR 2 fee per plastic bag, businesses have begun charging customers for previously free plastic bags in stores.
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