Maldives Significantly Reduces Union Registration Fees
The Maldives government has drastically lowered fees for union registration, amending the initial regulations formulated under the Industrial Relations Act. This move addresses concerns about the previous fees, which some considered prohibitively high.
New Registration Fees:
Workplace union: MVR 500
Industry workers union: MVR 1,000
Employers' union: MVR 1,500
Merger of two or more unions: MVR 1,000
Workers' federation: MVR 2,500 (previously MVR 10,000)
Employers' federation: MVR 2,500
National Union Centre: MVR 5,000 (previously MVR 15,000)
National employees' union: MVR 5,000 (previously MVR 15,000)