The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka has issued a critical notice for VAT registered persons who have faced difficulties in obtaining Credit Vouchers for the clearance of deferred VAT at Customs. This issue has primarily arisen due to the issuance of Estimated Assessments on Value Added Tax (VAT) Returns. To address this, the…
VAT Bill was passed in Parliament on 23 October 2019 which is yet to be certified by the Hon. Speaker 1.Supply of residential accommodation Effective from April 1, 2019, the supply of condominium housing is liable to VAT unless exempted. Exemptions a)The supply of a condominium housing unit of a condominium housing project and the maximum…
Department of Inland Revenue has suspended Tourist VAT Refund scheme until further notice. Refer to the notice below. Special Notice on Tourist VAT Refund Scheme
The Finance Act, No. 11 of 2006 – Regulations as the Finance (Teledrama, Film and Commercials Levy) No. 1 of 2017 Effective from : 08th November, 2017 English | Sinhala Gazette Date : 11 November 2017 Gazette No : 2044/21
Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendments to the Betting and Gaming Levy Act, No.40 of 1988 Revision of Annual Levy Annual levy for carrying on the business of gaming other than playing rudjino will be revised to Rs. 400 million Annual levy for carrying on the business of playing rudjino will be revised to Rs.1 million…
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
IRD Notice on Taxpayer Registration, Income Tax Payments and Furnishing Return of Income for the Year of Assessment 2019/2020. In accordance with the amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 passed in Parliament on the May 4, 2021; Resident individuals whose employment income was subjected to PAYE prior to January 1, 2020…
Alternative Tax Payment System (ATPS) through Online Fund Transfer Facility. Taking in to account of the Covid -19 Endemic situation currently prevailing in the country, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced an Alternative Tax Payment System (ATPS) for making tax payments through Online Fund Transfer Facility, with the collaboration of specific banks, with effect from 08-04-2020….
Department of Inland Revenue has published the WHT Credit Schedule which is needed to submit for the year of assessment 2018/2019 after verification through RAMIS under the “Upload schedule Files / Documents” option. WHT Credit Schedule for Individuals WHT Credit Schedule for Partnership WHT Credit Schedule for Company
Imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Fabric at the point of Importation As per the amendments made to sub item (v) of item (xxii) paragraph (a) and item (xxxvi) of paragraph (c) of the First Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 by the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, No….
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has issued a letter on 09 November 2018 by confirming the rate reduction from 25% to 15% with effective from 10 November 2018 and requested to implement from all telecommunication service providers. Download Letter
Budget speech 2021 and budget analyses. Budget Speech 2021 Budget Speech (Including Technical Notes): English | Sinhala | Tamil Budget 2021 analyses Ernst & Young: Sri Lanka 2021 budget proposals – at a glance KPMG: Budget Analysis 2021 Deloitte: Budget Highlights 2021 Kreston: Budget Proposals 2021 CA Sri Lanka Budget Highlights 2021
Decisions Taken by Cabinet of Ministers on its meeting held on 07.05.2019 The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Eran Wickramarathne, Acting Minister of Finance, to provide a concessionary period for loans taken by those engaged in the tourism industry, provide them Capital Loan facilities under ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’ program, reduction of…
Department of Inland Revenue has published a sample format of Individual Income Tax Return and Guide to filling the Return & Schedules for the Y/A 2019/2020. Download: Return of Income – [Asmt_IIT_001_E] Schedules to Return of Income – [Asmt_IIT_002_E] Statement of Assets and Liabilities – [Asmt_IIT_003_E] Guide to filling the Return & Schedules – [Asmt_IIT_004_E]