Special Commodity Levy on Maize
Special Commodity Levy has been imposed on Maize and shall be valid for a period of 31 days commencing from 01 February 2018. HS code: 1005.90- Rs. 10.00 per kg Download – English Download – Sinhala Download – Tamil
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IRD Notice on VAT Deferment Facility
Validity of the last issued extension letters with regard to Credit Vouchers (CV) due against the VAT deferred at the Customs/BOI under deferment facility, has been further extended up to 30 June 2021. Please note that this notice is issued with the awareness of the Director General of Customs and the Chairman of Board of…
Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles
Ministry of Finance has issued a Government Notice on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles. Download Government Notice on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles
Major Tax Overhaul for the Textile Sector: Fabric Imports Now Subject to 18% VAT
On April 8, 2026, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued a critical notice (PN/VAT/2026-04/1) to all VAT-registered persons detailing a major shift in tax policy for the textile and garment industry. The directive outlines a synchronized change to both the Value Added Tax (VAT) and the CESS levy concerning the importation and domestic supply of…
New Tax Invoice Specifications Announced: What You Need to Know Before July 2026
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…
New Gazette on Capital Gain Tax – No. 2116/31
Download Gazette: English | Sinhala Department of Inland Revenue has published a gazette on capital gain tax and summary of the same as below; Where the gain made by a resident individual from the realization of investment asset exceeds Rs. 50,000 capital gain tax return should be filed with the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue…
List of VAT Inactivated Persons as at 14.01.2020
Department of Inland Revenue has published a List of VAT Registration Deactivated Persons (w.e.f. 14.01.2020). Download List: PDF | Excel
Surcharge Tax Act No. 14 of 2022
The government has published the Surcharge Tax Act No. 14 of 2022. The Surcharge Tax Act No. 14 of 2022 was certified on 08 April 2022 by the Hon. Speaker. Download Surcharge Tax Act No. 14 of 2022 – English | Sinhala
Summary of certain amendments to Finance Act by E&Y
A Finance Bill dated August 10, 2018 has been published by the Government, as proposed in the Budget 2018, to provide for the amendment of certain levies, taxes or fees imposed under respective Finance Acts, and for the imposition of certain new levies, taxes or fees. A synopsis of certain such provisions are given in…
What is Employment Income | How to calculate Assessable Income from Employment for the Y/A 2023/2024 & Y/A 2024/2025
Employment income is an essential component of taxation, representing the total gains and profits derived from an individual’s employment. This includes all remuneration received in cash or kind from an employer as compensation for services rendered. For the year of assessment (Y/A) 2023/2024 in Sri Lanka, employment income plays a pivotal role in calculating the…
New Double Tax Avoidance Treaty between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Finland
The Bilateral Agreement for Prevention of Fiscal Evasion entered into on 06.10.2016, between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Finland is now published by government. Download – English Download – Sinhala Download – Tamil
New SSCL Amendments: Key Changes from Act No. 24 of 2025
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a formal notice, SEC/PN/SSCL/2026-01, dated January 16, 2026, highlighting critical changes to the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) framework. These changes stem from the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Act, No. 24 of 2025, which was officially certified on December 17, 2025. The amendment focuses on expanding exemptions…
Budget 2019 – Analysis
Budget 2019 Budget speech – 2019 – English | Sinhala | Tamil Analysis by Tax Professionals: EY | KPMG | PwC | Deloitte
IRD Notice on New VAT Amendment Act, No. 25 of 2018
Department of Inland Revenue has published notice on New VAT Amendment Act, No. 25 of 2018 (Download Notice)