Sri Lanka is taking a significant step in modernizing its tax system with the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services supplied by non-resident persons through electronic platforms to Sri Lankan consumers. This reform, effective from 01 October 2025, was formalized under the Gazette Notification No. 2443/30 dated 01 July 2025 and the…
In addition to the notice issued under PN/Tax Return/2020-01 on 21.04.2020 allowing extension for submission of Transfer Pricing Disclosure Form (TPDF) has been allowed up to 30th June, 2020. Taxpayers who have submitted the Tax Return through e-service could upload the TPDF to the RAMIS system, and others are advise to e-mail a PDF copy of the…
The Colombo Port City project, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Sri Lanka, offers a number of tax incentives and exemptions to investors. These incentives are designed to attract foreign direct investment and boost economic growth. Tax Incentives A 50% concessionary rate of corporate income tax for up to 10 years. An enhanced capital allowance…
Eminent lawyer Dr. K. Kanag-Isvaran highlights need for Tax Ombudsman at CA Sri Lanka’s 22nd Annual Tax Oration President’s Counsel Dr. K. Kanag-Isvaran, who is one of the country’s most respected lawyers highlighted the need for a “Tax Ombudsman” in Sri Lanka while delivering the keynote speech at the 22nd Annual Tax Oration of CA…
New Gazette has been published to amend Ports and Airports Development Levy (PAL) w.e.f. December 06, 2019. Download Gazette on PAL changes
Minister of Finance and Mass Media has been published a new gazette notification on Stamp Duty – License on sale of liquor. Effective Date: 01.01.2019 Base: License on sale of liquor Download Gazette [English | Sinhala]
Minister of Finance has published a gazette notification on VAT rate change on the following. Order declares that : The Value Added Tax shall be charged ; On import of goods set out in the H. S. Code and description specified in Column I and II of Schedule of the Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2095/20…
Key Tax Proposals – Imposition of New Taxes Surcharge Tax It has been proposed to introduce a Surcharge Tax at the rate of 25% on individuals or companies, whose taxable income exceeds LKR 2,000 Mn for the year of assessment 2020/2021. This proposal has been introduced as one-time tax charge to the taxpayers. Social Security Contribution It…
The Inland Revenue Department has published the PAYE tables and the guidelines to be followed for the computation of withholding tax under the PAYE scheme for the period 1st January 2020 to 31st March 2020. Guideline: Instructions to Employers on Deducting Withholding Tax (PAYE) from Employment Income of employees Table – A: Rates for the…
As instructed by the Ministry of Finance and approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, NBT has been abolished with effect from December 01, 2019, pending parliamentary approval for amendment to the Nation Building Tax Act, No. 9 of 2009. However, any person/partnership who/which engages in the business of processing of any locally procured agricultural produce in…
PAYE, WHT, ESC, Stamp Duty, VAT on FS Interim Estimate & Transfer Pricing Disclosure Form Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice (PN/Tax Return/2020-01) by extending the following due dates of Tax Returns submission. Annual Declaration of Employer (PAYE Return) for the Y/A 2019/2020 is due on April 30, 2020 Annual Declaration of Employer…
Value Added Tax (VAT) on imported fabric has reduced by 10% and relevant notice published by Customs is now available : Download. Visit: Latest Customs changes
Taking into account of the COVID – 19 pandemic situation in the country, period of validity of Temporary VAT Registration issued on or after 01.01.2019 for import or export, which gets expired on or before June 30, 2021 as per the certificate, has been extended up to June 30, 2021. Temporary registration is issued only to persons…
This is an IRD notice about changes to the Betting and Gaming Levy Act. It discusses registration requirements for betting and gaming operators, increases to the gross collection levy rate, and the removal of the Social Security Contribution Levy. Other important points include the introduction of a casino entrance levy and increases to the annual…