MALDIVES LAW AND PRACTICE Contributed by: Shaaheen Hameed, Hassan Maaz Shareef, Aminath Amathulla, Nazahath Ahmed, Isha Ali Raoof, Aifa Shareef, Noorul Hudha Ahmed and Mohamed Azmee, Premier Chambers LLP
Nazahath Ahmed joined Premier Chambers LLP in 2024 as an attorney and engages in multi transactional work. Primarily focusing her practice in the areas of corporate and
Aifa Shareef of Premier Chambers LLP is an experienced chartered accountant with a strong background in tax audits and investigations. At MIRA, she
commercial law, she has previously acted as counsel for banks and financial institutions in connection with corporate transactions and regulatory matters. She is well versed in litigation and dispute resolution and has extensive experience in tax and enforcement matters. In addition, she has represented the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) in the courts and tribunals during her tenure there.
conducted audits of medium, large and international taxpayers, including multinational corporations. She also led criminal investigations of tax-related offences and played a significant role in enforcing tax laws and ensuring adherence with both national and international tax standards. She was actively involved in the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) programme and worked alongside international experts to enhance the tax systems in the Maldives. She also worked at Housing Development Corporation Ltd as a business development officer, where she assessed project feasibility and developed financial forecasts. demonstrated proficiency in managing complex tax matters. As a senior tax officer, she gained valuable experience in resolving tax disputes. She subsequently joined the large taxpayer and international tax audit department, dedicating over two years to auditing multinational corporations and large entities. Later, as deputy manager of the Medium Taxpayer Audit Department, she led audits for nearly two years. As a former member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) Ethics Committee, representing MIRA, she is committed to ethical practices and professional excellence. Noorul Hudha Ahmed of Premier Chambers LLP is a chartered accountant (ACCA), with expertise in tax auditing and regulatory compliance. During her tenure at MIRA, she
Isha Ali Raoof is a legal researcher at Premier Chambers LLP and provides invaluable corporate law support, with a particular focus on resolving shareholder disputes under the
guidance of managing partner, Shaaheen Hameed. She also engages in litigation primarily in the areas of civil and employment law and has consistently contributed to successful case outcomes. She passed the Bar in 2022 and obtained her licence to practice in 2023.
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