The circular, identified as Circular No. SEC/2024/E/01 and dated January 4, 2023, addresses suppliers involved in the production of tea, rubber, and coconut products. The primary focus of the circular is on the registration process under the Value Added Tax (VAT) and the Simplified Value Added Tax Scheme. The circular outlines the specific industries that…
Department of Inland Revenue has published notice on Deduction of Withholding Tax from Service fees and Contract Payments with effect from 01 April 2018.
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…
To adhere the current situation prevailing in the country, Central Document Management Unit (CDMU) of IRD has instituted few steps to receiving the documents (Returns, Appeals, Objections, etc.) from taxpayers. Download IRD Notice No. PN/TPS/2020-4 | Dated: 12 Oct 2020
Central Bank has issued a circular on concessions granted to Tourism Industry. Circular No. 07 of 2019 (on 08.05.2019)
Further to the IRD Notice on “Voluntary Registration for VAT”, Any person who wishes to continue the VAT Registration (whose Registration is inactivated) should make submission along with following documents. Application for activation of VAT Registration Request letter which should be signed by a Director (In the case of Company) or Proprietor (Sole Proprietorship) or…
Download Form Every employee is required to furnish Primary Employment Declaration Form, to the employer nominating his primary employment under New IRA. A declaration must be signed and dated by the employee and the employer, and may relate to one or more years of assessment. An employee must not have more than one primary…
The government has reissued ESC, NBT, PAL & Finance (DRL) Bills since which are published earlier lapsed due to the dissolution of parliament. Amendment to Economic Service Charge Act, No. 13 of 2006 – To remove the Economic Service Charge from January 1, 2020. Download English | Sinhala Bill Amendment to Nation Building Tax Act,…
Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of November 2021 Tax payments & Returns due Tax Payments & Returns due dates in the month of November 2021 dates and tax types & payment period codes for the month of November 2021 are as follows: NOVEMBER 15TH Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) for the…
NBT Bill passed by the parliament together with Committee Stage amendment on 18 July 2018. Department of Inland Revenue has published a notice for the same on 20 July 2018. Relevant notice is attached above for your reference.
Department of Inland Revenue has published notice on Deduction of Withholding Tax from Investment returns with effect from 01 April 2018.
An amendment proposal to the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 was officially released on August 31, 2023, and awaits presentation in Parliament. The purpose of this post is to elucidate the key provisions contained within this proposal. It is essential to underscore that the content of this Bill remains subject to potential…
Foreign Exchange Bill passed in Parliament 2017-07-25 The amended Foreign Exchange Bill was passed in Parliament with a majority of 78 votes.
New Gazette has been signed by Finance Minister on Ports and Airports Development Levy Act No.18 of 2011 – 2125/64 Gazette Notification No. 2125/64