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Maldives Resort Fees 2026: Green Tax, TGST and a Final Quote Checklist
Compare payable totals with official Green Tax and TGST rules, then confirm service charge, transfers and meal-plan exclusions in writing.
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Compare the amount payable for the same trip
Compare offers using the same dates, room, guests and ages, meal plan and transfer route. A headline room rate does not tell you which taxes or services are included. Ask each seller for a dated, itemised total payable, currency and cancellation terms.
| Line to confirm | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Room and meals | Which room, nights, restaurants, drinks and child meals are included? |
| Green Tax | What establishment category and guest count were used? Is it already in the total? |
| Tourism GST (TGST) | Is the quoted amount tax-inclusive? Which services are covered? |
| Service charge | What rate and base apply, and is it already included? |
| Transfers | Return or one-way, each guest's price, taxes and missed-connection terms? |
| Optional spending | Which activities and equipment are excluded? |
Green Tax: establishment and age matter
MIRA's Green Tax FAQ, checked 2026-09-30, lists USD 12 per person per taxable day from 2025 for tourist resorts, vessels and most larger tourist establishments. Hotels and guesthouses on inhabited islands with 50 or fewer registered rooms use USD 6. The category depends on the registered property, not on whether the marketing name says “guesthouse.” Ask the operator which category it applies.
MIRA exempts children who are under two at check-in, even if they turn two during the stay. The operator collects the tax. Its computation guidance measures 24-hour blocks from check-in and applies a 12-hour rule to the final block. Therefore, a simple “nights × guests” estimate can differ from the final bill if arrival and departure times cross a chargeable block.
Worked planning example, not a resort quote: two taxable adults spending four chargeable blocks at a resort would have USD 96 Green Tax (2 × 4 × 12). Confirm the actual count and inclusion in the booking.
TGST and service charge are different lines
MIRA's GST FAQ, checked 2026-09-30, lists 17% tourism GST from 2025-07-01. Its guidance also discusses how sellers display GST when a service charge applies. A seller may present tax and service charge in different parts of the quote, so ask for the final amount and calculation basis rather than adding a blanket percentage to a number that might already include tax. This page does not assert that every property applies a 10% service charge.
From 2026-10-01, MIRA's new circular says qualifying suppliers outside Maldives of inbound accommodation, meals, transport and activities, and related booking or agency services, must register for tourism GST. This is a supplier obligation. It does not by itself establish an extra tax on top of an already tax-inclusive consumer quote; ask an overseas seller to show the actual payable breakdown.
Final booking check
Get one written total for the whole party, with the Green Tax category, TGST, service charge, transfer legs, meal exclusions and cancellation rules. Keep any unknown price marked to confirm. For route questions, see the transfer guide; for meal inclusions, see the meal-plan guide.
The URL retains its historical 2025 slug so existing links keep working; the facts and date above are the current 2026 review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Maldives Green Tax in 2026?
MIRA lists USD 12 per person per taxable day for resorts and most tourist establishments, and USD 6 for hotels or guesthouses on inhabited islands with no more than 50 registered rooms. A child under two at check-in is exempt.
What is the tourism GST rate?
MIRA lists 17% from 1 July 2025. Check whether each displayed quote already includes it; do not add another 17% to a tax-inclusive total.
Is a 10% service charge always added?
Do not assume a universal rate or an extra charge on every quote. Request the applicable amount, its calculation basis and whether it is already included in the payable total.
Does the October 2026 rule mean another 17% on my booking?
No such automatic extra charge follows from the rule. MIRA says qualifying overseas inbound-tourism suppliers and related booking services come within tourism GST from 1 October 2026. Ask the seller whether tax is already included in the final quote.