Maldives tourism tax

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OTOAI urges Maldives to reconsider 17% TGST on international travel trade.

The Maldives’ proposal to expand its 17% tourist Goods and Services Tax (TGST) to some foreign tourist enterprises starting on October 1, 2026, has alarmed the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), which has called on the Maldivian government to reevaluate the clause. There are already a number of tourism-related fees associated with Maldives vacations, such as a 17%…