The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) presented the country’s experience in integrating artificial intelligence into tax administration at an international tax technology conference held in Vienna earlier this month, highlighting the nation’s growing role in adopting advanced digital solutions within public sector governance. The Maldives delegation was represented by Commissioner General of Taxation Hassan Zareer and Chief Technology Officer Mohamed Najiz at the WU Tax Technology Conference on Large Language Model Agents for Tax Law Technology, which took place from 9 to 10 February 2026 in Austria. The conference brought together tax professionals, academics and technology specialists from across the world to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping tax and customs systems and influencing the future of regulatory administration.
During the conference, representatives from the Maldives participated in a panel discussion focused on recent developments in generative artificial intelligence for tax and customs administration. The Maldivian delegation shared insights into how artificial intelligence solutions are being explored and implemented to support operational efficiency, strengthen compliance mechanisms and enhance decision-making processes within tax institutions. Particular emphasis was placed on how smaller tax administrations, such as those operating in island nations, can benefit from intelligent automation and data-driven tools that allow limited resources to be utilised more strategically while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
MIRA’s presentation outlined how artificial intelligence technologies can assist tax authorities in improving analytical capabilities, accelerating processing timelines and delivering more responsive taxpayer services. By leveraging modern digital tools, tax administrations are increasingly able to reduce manual workloads, improve accuracy in assessments and strengthen risk-based compliance frameworks. The Maldivian experience demonstrated how innovation can be adapted to suit national contexts while aligning with international best practices in tax administration and governance.
Participation in the Vienna conference reflects MIRA’s broader commitment to modernising tax administration through digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of advanced technologies. As governments worldwide continue to explore AI-driven systems to improve transparency, efficiency and public service outcomes, the Maldives’ engagement in global technology discussions highlights its proactive approach to strengthening institutional capacity and embracing innovation. The country’s contribution to the dialogue underscored how emerging technologies can support sustainable public sector development while enhancing the overall experience for taxpayers and reinforcing confidence in modern revenue administration systems.
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