2021-03-02

Regulation on Cross Border Cash Declaration Amount

The Maldives Monetary Authority issued Regulation R2015/22 to establish the reporting threshold for cash entering or leaving the Maldives. The regulation mandates that any person carrying cash exceeding USD 10,000 or its equivalent in Maldivian Rufiyaa or other currencies must submit a declaration. This requirement is enforced under the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act No. 10/2014.

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1 Regulation on the Reporting Threshold for Cash Entering or Leaving the Maldives Regulation No. B-111: R2015/22 March 2015 (Effective from 17 February 2021, including subsequent amendments)

2 Regulation on the Reporting Threshold for Cash Entering or Leaving the Maldives This regulation is drafted under Article 24(a) and Article 75(h)(3) of Act No. 10/2014 (the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act).

Definitions. 1 For the purposes of this regulation, "Regulation on the Reporting Threshold for Cash Entering or Leaving the Maldives" is defined as such.

Effective Date. 2 This regulation shall come into effect on the date of its publication in the Gazette of the Government of Maldives.

Reporting Threshold. 3 Under Article 24(a) of Act No. 10/2014 (the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act), any person carrying cash entering or leaving the Maldives must report to the Maldives Monetary Services if the amount is:

  • USD 10,000 (Ten Thousand) or more;
  • More than the equivalent of USD 10,000;
  • More than the equivalent of Maldivian Rufiyaa or other currencies.

Obligation to Report Cash Entering or Leaving the Maldives. 4