The President’s Office has opened applications for the vacant position of Deputy Commissioner General of Taxation at the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA).
Applications will remain open until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. Applicants can obtain the application forms and required documents from the President’s Office website or submit the required forms during official working hours from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Under the Tax Administration Act, applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent qualification in economics, finance, business or taxation from a recognised institution, or have at least 10 years of experience in public finance.
The law also requires the Deputy Commissioner General to have no other employment, not be involved in managing or serving on the board of a government or private company, and not hold an elected position. Applicants must also have no convictions for offences including theft, extortion, robbery, fraud, breach of trust, bribery or negligence, and must not have been convicted of a drug-related offence or be a member of a political party.
Applicants must submit the application form, declaration form, criminal and debt records issued after the date of the announcement, a political party registration verification form from the Elections Commission, a curriculum vitae and documents detailing previous employment, where applicable.
The President’s Office said all required forms and records must be issued after the date of the announcement.
The position became vacant after President Dr Mohamed Muizzu appointed former Deputy Commissioner General of Taxation Fathimath Ameeza as Commissioner General of Taxation at MIRA on 16 July 2026, following parliamentary approval of her appointment.
