This is to provide for the imposition of a special goods and services tax, in lieu of the sums chargeable on such specified goods and services by way of tax, duty, levy, cess or any other charge imposed by law; to promote self-compliance in the payment of taxes in order to ensure greater efficiency in…
The Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 comes into operation with effect on April 1, 2018. Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 – Download English Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 – Download Sinhala
IRD Notice to VAT Registered Persons who supply Condominium Housing Units As per the Bill and subsequent Committee Stage Amendments (CSA) as passed in Parliament on the 23rd October 2019 to amend Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 (VAT Act) including section 22 and item (xi) of paragraph (b) of the First Schedule to…
The new amendment to Ports and Airports Development Levy Act on rate revision. The key revisions are as follows; Items subject to a rate of 2.5%, will be subject to an increased rate of 5%; Items subject to a rate of 5%, will be subject to an increased rate of 7.5%; Specified items will be exempted…
An extract of a notice published in the Ministry of Finance website is quoted below for your information. PUBLISHED ON 2ND NOVEMBER 2018 Download His Excellency the President, and the Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs have raised concerns regarding the serious setback in the economy as reflected in the persistently low…
Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 is amended by the Amendment Act, No. 25 of 2018 as certified by the Hon. Speaker on 16th August 2018. The changes are effective from August 16, 2018 (unless a specific date is mentioned in the relevant provision). New VAT Amendment Act No. 25 of 2018 – Download:…
As the approval granted by the Cabinet of Ministers and instructed by the Ministry of Finance on December 17, 2020, piece based VAT rate applicable on local supply of certain garments classified under the HS Chapters 61, 62 and 63 by export oriented Board of Investment enterprises, has been reduced to Rs. 25/- from Rs….
Tax payments & Returns due dates and payment period codes for the month of July 2020 are as follows: Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the month of June 2020 is due on July 15, 2020. Tax Type: 03 Period Code: 20060 WHT / AIT on Interest for the month of June 2020 is due…
Department of Inland Revenue has published notice by specifying instructions to obtain credit voucher books for Registered Identified Purchasers (RIPs) under SVAT Scheme. Download IRD Notice No. PN/VAT/2020-06 | Dated: 13.05.2020
Department of Inland Revenue has published two notices on Income Tax, VAT, NBT & WHT. Download – IRD Notice on Income Tax & WHT Download – IRD Notice on VAT & NBT
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has issued a new directive outlining updated formatting and specifications for Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices. Published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2481/22 on March 27, 2026, these new rules aim to standardize tax documentation across Sri Lanka. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the new requirements and how…
Department of Inland Revenue has published updated WHT Schedules which are applicable form the Y/A 2019/20 onwards. WHT Return Format for the Y/A 2019/2020 Statement of Withholding Tax – Y/A 2019/2020 Guidelines to Fill the Statement of Withholding Tax Schedules to Withholding Tax Return Original Schedules Schedule 1 – Withholding Tax Deduction from Interest /…
Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) Scheme in Sri Lanka By Kokila Mudugamuwa The Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme was introduced by the Department of Inland Revenue in Sri Lanka on April 1, 2011, under the Value Added Tax Act. The primary objective of SVAT is to eliminate the need for VAT refunds for eligible…
Department of Inland Revenue has published a paper notice (PN/Tax Returns/2020-03) by in lining with the approval for “Tax Relief Measures to Facilitate Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery” granted by the Cabinet of Ministers on June 24, 2020, date of submission of following Tax Returns/statements has been further extended up to December 31, 2020. Annual Declaration…