Approved Charitable Organisations

Approved charitable organisations are those bodies, associations and public institutions approved by the MIRA for the purpose of Section 10(e) and 15(a)(3) of the Business Profit Tax Act. In computing the taxable profits, taxpayers may deduct the donations made to such organisations if that organisation was approved on or before the date of filing their BPT Return for that year.

Once approved by the MIRA, these organisations are exempted from the business profit tax.

Charitable organisations approved by the MIRA are:

  1. Government agencies and State institutions

  2. Public hospitals

  3. Public schools

  4. Island Councils

  5. The following organisations:

Association Name Registration No Valid From Valid To
1 - Naifaru Juvenile MIRA103/2019/08 29 Apr 19 30 Jun 20
2 - Junior Chamber International Addu (Maldives) MIRA103/2019/07 29 Apr 19 30 Jun 20
3 - SME and Entrepreneurs Federation of Maldives (SEFM) RGS/NGO/2019/06 24 Mar 19 30 Jun 20
4 - Club Mugoo Sports MIRA103/2019/04 04 Mar 19 30 Jun 20
5 - Association of Lady Entrepreneurs MIRA103/2019/05 04 Mar 19 30 Jun 20
6 - Maldivian Network for Empowering Women MIRA103/2019/03 14 Feb 19 30 Jun 20
7 - LFC Supporters Club of Maldives MIRA103/2019/02 05 Feb 19 30 Jun 20
8 - Falcon Youth & Recreation MIRA103/2019/01 06 Jan 19 30 Jun 20
9 - Maldives Association of Human Resource Professionals MIRA103/2018/15 09 Aug 18 30 Jun 19
10 - F.Atoll Hospital Recreation Club MIRA103/2018/14 09 Aug 18 30 Jun 19
11 - Small Island Geographic Society MIRA103/2018/12 04 Jul 18 30 Jun 19
12 - Live and Learn Environmental Education MIRA103/2012/25 20 Jun 18 30 Jun 19
13 - Society For Kulhudhuffushi Youth MIRA103/2018/04 19 Jun 18 30 Jun 19
14 - International Center for Environment, Development and Operational Research (ENDEVOR)- Maldives MIRA103/2018/06 07 Jun 18 30 Jun 19
15 - Decagan Sports MIRA103/2018/10 04 Jun 18 30 Jun 19
16 - Silica Foundation MIRA103/2018/09 04 Jun 18 30 Jun 19
17 - Mental Health Awareness Foundation MIRA103/2018/05 04 Apr 18 30 Jun 19
18 - Noorulislam MIRA103/2018/07 15 Mar 18 30 Jun 19
19 - Hulhudhuffaaru Zuvaanunge Rooh MIRA103/2018/03 13 Feb 18 30 Jun 20
20 - Family Legal Clinic MIRA103/2018/02 12 Feb 18 30 Jun 19
21 - CS Sports MIRA103/2018/01 14 Jan 18 30 Jun 19
22 - Bicycle Association of Maldives RGS/NGO/2017/46 04 Dec 17 30 Jun 19
23 - Maldives Surfing Association RGS/NGO/2017/47 04 Dec 17 30 Jun 18
24 - Maldives Computer Society MIRA103/2017/26 21 Nov 17 30 Jun 19
25 - Baa.Atoll Dharavandhoo Humanity Association MIRA103/2017/27 21 Nov 17 30 Jun 18
26 - The Okao Sports Club MIRA103/2017/28 21 Nov 17 30 Jun 18
27 - Jamiyyathul Islam MIRA103/2017/24 12 Oct 17 30 Jun 19
28 - Zigzag for Youth Linkage MIRA103/2017/23 10 Oct 17 30 Jun 18
29 - Feeali Development Society RGS/NGO/2017/37 17 Sep 17 30 Jun 18
30 - Maldivian Thalassaemia Society RGS/NGO/2017/36 17 Sep 17 30 Jun 18
31 - Association for Social Awareness RGS/NGO/2017/38 13 Sep 17 30 Jun 19
32 - Zurash Foundation MIRA103/2017/18 17 Aug 17 30 Jun 20
33 - Hulhudhoo Live Foundation MIRA103/2017/19 17 Aug 17 30 Jun 19
34 - Mohamed Umar Maniku Foundation MIRA103/2017/16 12 Jul 17 30 Jun 18
35 - Maldives Society of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine MIRA103/2017/14 02 Jul 17 30 Jun 18
36 - Women and Democracy MIRA103/2017/12 29 May 17 30 Jun 18
37 - Maishan Sports and Recreation MIRA103/2017/13 29 May 17 30 Jun 19
38 - Maldivian Blood Donors MIRA103/2017/09 30 Mar 17 30 Jun 18
39 - Male' Sports Club MIRA103/2017/10 30 Mar 17 30 Jun 19
40 - Netball Association of Maldives MIRA103/2017/11 30 Mar 17 30 Jun 18
41 - Kelaa Youth Forum MIRA103/2013/02 23 Mar 17 30 Jun 18
42 - Vitric MIRA103/2017/06 14 Mar 17 30 Jun 18
43 - Edu Support MIRA103/2017/07 01 Mar 17 30 Jun 18
44 - Junior Chamber International Kaafu MIRA103/2017/08 01 Mar 17 30 Jun 18
45 - Maldives Biodiversity Association MIRA103/2017/04 19 Feb 17 30 Jun 18
46 - Retirees Association of Maldives MIRA103/2017/05 19 Feb 17 30 Jun 19
47 - Peace Foundation MIRA103/2017/02 15 Feb 17 30 Jun 18
48 - Hira Foundation MIRA103/2016/21 22 Jan 17 30 Jun 19
49 - Association for Youth Development and Empowerment (AYDE) MIRA103/2016/19 19 Jan 17 30 Jun 18
50 - Al-Asr MIRA103/2016/20 19 Jan 17 30 Jun 18
51 - Hithaadhoo Youth Wing MIRA103/2016/16 19 Jan 17 30 Jun 18
52 - Regional Alliance For Fostering Youth (RAFY) MIRA103/2017/01 09 Jan 17 30 Jun 19
53 - The Beginners MIRA103/2016/18 07 Dec 16 30 Jun 18
54 - Maldives Peace Association MIRA103/2016/17 17 Oct 16 30 Jun 17
55 - Union Sports Club MIRA103/2016/15 03 Aug 16 30 Jun 17
56 - Evidence Based Practice Health Champions Maldives RGS/NGO/2016/21 02 Jul 16 30 Jun 19
57 - Kihaadhoo Development Society (Kids) MIRA103/2016/13 17 May 16 30 Jun 19
58 - Maalhos Awareness and Recreation Society MIRA103/2016/12 24 Apr 16 30 Jun 18
59 - Hope For Women MIRA103/2016/11 28 Mar 16 30 Jun 19
60 - Guardian Association MIRA103/2016/10 24 Mar 16 30 Jun 17
61 - Sports Club Tiba MIRA103/2016/09 24 Mar 16 30 Jun 19
62 - Foundation of Eydhafushi Youth Linkage (Feyli) MIRA103/2016/08 22 Mar 16 30 Jun 19
63 - Ekuveri Club MIRA103/2016/07 28 Feb 16 30 Jun 19
64 - Police Club MIRA103/2016/06 25 Feb 16 30 Jun 17
65 - South Thaufeeg Foundation MIRA103/2016/05 22 Feb 16 30 Jun 17
66 - Sadaqat Foundation MIRA103/2016/04 26 Jan 16 30 Jun 18
67 - Foundation For a Better Future MIRA103/2016/02 17 Jan 16 30 Jun 20
68 - Fuvahmulak Fannuverin MIRA103/2016/03 17 Jan 16 30 Jun 17
69 - Community Development Initiatives MIRA103/2016/01 03 Jan 16 30 Jun 17
70 - Riyaz Rasheed Foundation MIRA103/2015/16 28 Dec 15 30 Jun 17
71 - Zikra Foundation MIRA103/2015/15 28 Dec 15 30 Jun 17
72 - Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry MIRA103/2015/14 13 Dec 15 30 Jun 17
73 - Parley Maldives MIRA103/2015/13 26 Nov 15 30 Jun 19
74 - Guraidhoo Endowment Movement (GEM) MIRA103/2015/04 13 May 15 30 Jun 17
75 - Women on Boards MIRA103/2015/06 05 May 15 30 Jun 19
76 - Kudahuvadhoo Reynis Ginthi MIRA103/2015/05 21 Apr 15 30 Jun 19
77 - Rotary Club of Male MIRA103/2014/24 26 Feb 15 30 Jun 17
78 - Maldives Chess Federation MIRA103/2015/03 26 Feb 15 30 Jun 17
79 - Maldivian Democracy Network MIRA103/2015/02 26 Feb 15 30 Jun 16
80 - Island Development & Environmental Awareness Society MIRA103/2014/20 25 Jan 15 30 Jun 19
81 - Gamu Development Society MIRA103/2014/19 13 Jan 15 30 Jun 17
82 - M.G.H Trust MIRA103/2014/21 22 Dec 14 30 Jun 16
83 - Bilehdhoo Youth Generation MIRA103/2013/17 16 Nov 14 30 Jun 17
84 - Faaf Magoodhoo Zuvaanunge Club MIRA103/2014/2 13 Nov 14 30 Jun 19
85 - Friendship Association of India-Maldives (FAIM) MIRA103/2014/17 28 Oct 14 30 Jun 16
86 - Universal Foundation MIRA103/2014/16 01 Oct 14 30 Jun 19
87 - Meedhoo Islamic Foundation MIRA103/2014/14 24 Sep 14 30 Jun 18
88 - Mahaldheeb Foundation MIRA103/2014/15 24 Sep 14 30 Jun 19
89 - Help Gaza Telethon MIRA103/2014/94 07 Aug 14 30 Jun 15
90 - Dhuvaafaru Islamic Movement MIRA103/2014/10 26 Jun 14 30 Jun 17
91 - Maldives Association of Physical Disables (MAPD) MIRA103/2014/4 26 Jun 14 30 Jun 17
92 - Hirilandhoo Educational and Social Society MIRA103/2014/8 16 Jun 14 30 Jun 16
93 - Maziya Sports and Recreation MIRA103/2014/6 26 May 14 30 Jun 15
94 - Rabeeul Quloob Foundation MIRA103/2014/7 26 May 14 30 Jun 19
95 - International Foundation for Electoral Systems MIRA103/2014/5 15 Apr 14 30 Jun 16
96 - Junior Chamber International Maldives MIRA103/2014/1 16 Jan 14 30 Jun 16
97 - Jamiyyathul Falaah MIRA103/2013/28 16 Dec 13 30 Jun 20
98 - Noorulislam MIRA103/2013/26 01 Dec 13 30 Jun 17
99 - Fenfushi Zuvaanunge Dhirun MIRA103/2013/27 01 Dec 13 30 Jun 15
100 - Swimming Association of Maldives MIRA103/2013/24 27 Oct 13 30 Jun 17
101 - S.Meedhoo Ekuveringe Cheynu MIRA103/2013/23 07 Oct 13 30 Jun 16
102 - International Pole and Line Foundation-IPNLF MIRA103/2013/19 07 Oct 13 30 Jun 15
103 - Maldives Fishermen's Association MIRA103/2013/22 22 Sep 13 30 Jun 19
104 - V.A.M FOUNDATION MIRA103/2013/20 03 Sep 13 30 Jun 20
105 - Coastline Foundation MIRA103/2013/18 20 Jun 13 30 Jun 19
106 - The Scout Association of Maldives MIRA103/2012/57 13 Jun 13 30 Jun 17
107 - Cancer Society of Maldives MIRA103/2013/15 14 May 13 30 Jun 19
108 - Al-Minhaaj MIRA103/2013/06 28 Apr 13 30 Jun 17
109 - Open Hand MIRA103/2013/08 28 Apr 13 30 Jun 15
110 - Hiyau MIRA103/2013/10 02 Apr 13 30 Jun 17
111 - Parents Association MIRA103/2013/09 27 Feb 13 30 Jun 15
112 - Maldives Law Institute MIRA103/2013/05 27 Feb 13 30 Jun 18
113 - Beautiful Eyes Down Syndrome Association MIRA103/2013/07 27 Feb 13 30 Jun 17
114 - Kelaa Youth Forum MIRA103/2013/02 21 Feb 13 30 Jun 19
115 - Maldives Association for Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) MIRA103/2013/04 21 Feb 13 30 Jun 18
116 - Helping Hands of Maldives MIRA103/2013/01 14 Jan 13 30 Jun 15
117 - New radiant Sports Club MIRA103/2012/58 06 Jan 13 30 Jun 16
118 - Ehee Jamiyya MIRA103/2012/49 17 Dec 12 30 Jun 16
119 - Eco Youth MIRA103/2012/60 16 Dec 12 30 Jun 19
120 - Hira Foundation MIRA103/2012/56 22 Oct 12 30 Jun 16
121 - Islamic United Foundation for Asaas Vinavi and Iyaar MIRA103/2012/50 08 Oct 12 30 Jun 20
122 - Transparency Maldives MIRA103/2012/55 08 Oct 12 30 Jun 19
123 - Maldives Association of Construction Industry (MACI) MIRA103/2012/50 01 Oct 12 30 Jun 19
124 - Hemophilia Society of Maldives MIRA103/2012/48 13 Sep 12 30 Jun 17
125 - Fact Association Cooperative Team (FACT) MIRA103/2012/41 16 Jul 12 30 Jun 16
126 - Islamic Foundation of the Maldives MIRA103/2012/45 24 Jun 12 30 Jun 17
127 - Project Hope MIRA103/2012/39 09 May 12 30 Jun 20
128 - Tiny Hearts of Maldives MIRA103/2012/35 09 May 12 30 Jun 19
129 - Society For Health Education MIRA103/2012/31 07 May 12 30 Jun 19
130 - Blind & Visually Impaired Society of Maldives MIRA103/2012/40 07 May 12 30 Jun 16
131 - Care Society MIRA103/2012/07 07 May 12 30 Jun 19
132 - Football Association of Maldives MIRA103/2012/23 07 May 12 30 Jun 17
133 - Maldivian Red Crescent MIRA103/2012/15 07 May 12 30 Jun 19
134 - Muslimunge Gulhun MIRA103/2012/05 07 May 12 30 Jun 20
135 - Sun Siyam Care MIRA103/2012/12 07 May 12 30 Jun 19
136 - Villa Foundation MIRA103/2012/11 07 May 12 30 Jun 18
137 - Ecocare Maldives MIRA103/2012/28 06 May 12 30 Jun 19
138 - Villingili Youth and Sports Association (VYANSA) MIRA103/2012/27 24 Apr 12 30 Jun 16
139 - Maldives Autism Association MIRA103/2012/08 18 Apr 12 30 Jun 19
140 - Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) MIRA103/2012/04 05 Apr 12 30 Jun 19
141 - Aged Care Maldives MIRA103/2012/13 05 Apr 12 30 Jun 20
142 - Alifulhu Thuthu Foundation MIRA103/2012/17 05 Apr 12 30 Jun 20
143 - Diabtetes Society of Maldives MIRA103/2012/19 05 Apr 12 30 Jun 19
144 - Islaamee Eheetherikamuge Gulhun MIRA103/2012/02 05 Apr 12 30 Jun 19
145 - Journey MIRA103/2012/20 05 Apr 12 30 Jun 19
146 - Maldives Girl Guide Association MIRA103/2012/01 05 Apr 12 30 Jun 19
147 - Cricket Board of Maldives (CBM) MIRA103/2012/22 27 Mar 12 30 Jun 19
148 - Jamiyyath Salaf MIRA103/2012/26 26 Mar 12 30 Jun 19

Charitable organisations that wish to be approved by the MIRA must submit a completed "Registration of Charitable Organizations" (MIRA 103) form. Once approved, these organizations can use the logo designated by MIRA in their materials such as letterheads, marketing materials, websites, emails etc to indicate that the organisation is approved by MIRA. These organisations are also required to submit an annual report and a statement of donations in relation to a calendar year in this format before 30 June of the following year.


Please refer to Tax Ruling TR-2014/B38 , Tax Ruling TR-2016/B52 and Tax Ruling TR-2016/B55 for further details


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