Special Commodity Levy on Sugar
Special Commodity Levy has been imposed on Cone or beet Sugar, R. a. w. Sugar, etc and shall be valid for a period of 06 months commencing from 16th February 2018. Download – English Download – Sinhala
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Cabinet announces several tax reliefs
The Cabinet has given its approval to remove the Nation Building Tax (NBT), Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Tax and Withholding Tax on interests, the Co-Cabinet Spokesperson Ministers Bandula Gunawardana said today.He mentioned this during the first press briefing to announce the decisions of the new government’s Cabinet of Ministers. It took place at the…
Special Goods and Services Tax Bill – 2022
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…
Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of March 2021
Tax payments & Returns due dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of March 2021 are as follows: MARCH 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the month of February 2021 is due on March 15, 2021. Individual who has already given the consent to the employer (company) to deduct Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT)…
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…
List of VAT Registration Deactivated Persons (w.e.f. 20.01.2021)
Department of Inland Revenue has published a list of VAT Registration deactivated persons (w.e.f. 20.01.2021). Download: List of VAT Registration deactivated persons
The IRD publishes new rules for CbCR and CbCR notification – EY
Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issued new guidance regarding the Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and CbCR notification requirements, introducing significant changes in the compliance obligations for affected taxpayers. The new guidance includes, among others, an extension for the filing of the CbCR notification; and a significant change relating to the threshold for CbCR purposes, which is in line…
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…
How to get a TIN Certificate | | How to determine Residency
How to get a TIN Certificate Online: IRD Link to register as a Taxpayer and obtain your TIN By Visit or Post: This form (Name A below) is to be submitted along with supporting documents to the Primary Registration Unit at the IRD head office or any of the Metro Branches or Regional Offices. If…
Online Tax Payment can be made through NTB and NDB
As per the paper notice published by the Department of Inland Revenue, the following banks are providing online banking facility under OTPP at present: Bank of Ceylon People’s Bank Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Sampath Bank PLC National Saving Bank Nations Trust Bank National Development Bank Download IRD Notice: PN/PMT/2021-04 | Dated 08.06.2021
Public ruling on deducting Withholding Tax from the service provided by individuals – PR/IT/2018/02
Download – Public Ruling – PR/IT/2018/02 (10/05/2019) Department of Inland Revenue has published public ruling on deducting of Withholding Tax from the service provided by individuals. If the monthly payment exceeds Rs. 50,000/-, WHT should be deducted on the total amount Similar services and similar services or connected work – Include only services which are similar…
Central bank has issued a circular to Banks by suspending certain facilities
Central Bank of Sri Lanka published on 19 March 2020 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka introduces Urgent Measures to Ease the Pressure on the Exchange Rate and Prevent Financial Market Panic due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. As per the provisions of the Monetary Law Act No. 58 of 1949, the Banking Act No. 30…
WHT Schedules applicable with effective from 01 April 2018
IRD has published WHT schedules applicable w.e.f. 01-04-2018 (Y/A 2018/2019) Schedule 1 – Withholding Tax Deduction from Interest / Discount Schedule 2A – Withholding Tax on Payments to Resident under Section 84 & 85 Schedule 2B – Withholding Tax on Payments to Non Resident under Section 84 & 85 Schedule 3 – Withholding Tax Deduction…