Source-cited draft: payroll & social contributions for Maldives (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Pension contributions and payroll withholding | The Maldives has no general social-security payroll tax, but employers and employees must contribute to the Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme (MRPS) under the Pension Act (Law No. 8/2009). Income tax is withheld through Employee Withholding Tax (EWT). | |
| Total mandatory MRPS contribution | 14% of pensionable wageMaldives Pension Act (Law No. 8/2009) | |
| Employer MRPS contribution | 7% of pensionable wageMaldives Pension Act (Law No. 8/2009) | |
| Employee MRPS contribution | 7% of pensionable wageMaldives Pension Act (Law No. 8/2009) | |
| Mandatory participation | Employees aged 16 to 65 and their employers must participateMaldives Pension Act (Law No. 8/2009) | |
| Foreign nationals & self-employed | May participate in MRPS voluntarily (not mandatory)Maldives Pension Act (Law No. 8/2009) | |
| Pensionable wage base | Basic salary plus regular allowances paid to the employee (as defined under the Pension Act and regulations) |
The Maldives has no general social-security payroll tax, but employers and employees must contribute to the Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme (MRPS) under the Pension Act (Law No. 8/2009). Income tax is withheld through Employee Withholding Tax (EWT).
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| MRPS contribution remittance deadline | 15th day of the month following the contribution month, paid to the Maldives Pension Administration OfficeMaldives Pension Act (Law No. 8/2009) |
| Payroll income tax withholding (EWT) | Employers deduct income tax on monthly remuneration above MVR 60,000 using the progressive personal rate scheduleIncome Tax Act (Law No. 25/2019) |
| EWT remittance deadline | 15th day of the month following the month of deductionIncome Tax Act (Law No. 25/2019) |
| General social-security payroll tax | None — the Maldives has no broad employer/employee social-security contribution beyond the MRPS pension schemeMaldives Pension Act (Law No. 8/2009) |
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