Amendments to Ports and Airports Development Levy w.e.f. December 06, 2019
New Gazette has been published to amend Ports and Airports Development Levy (PAL) w.e.f. December 06, 2019. Download Gazette on PAL changes
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Tax Webinar: How to calculate your tax liability if you have Salary + Interest – YA 2022/2023
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No more WHT
Department of Inland Revenue has published a notice on WHT as instructed by the Ministry of Finance. Download IRD Notice
Understanding the 5% Advance Income Tax on Interest in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, the taxation landscape has been evolving, and one of the significant changes that have garnered attention is the imposition of a 5% Advance Income Tax (AIT) on interest and discount on deposits. This article delves into the critical aspects of this tax, as outlined in the Inland Revenue Department’s Circulars SEC/2022/E/02 and…
Tax concessions among a wide range of measures to revive the tourism sector
Finance Minister Mr. Mangala Samaraweera has posted a message on his Twitter account regarding tax concessions to strengthen the Tourism Industry affected by the Easter Sunday Attacks.
New Acts to be released on ESC, NBT, PAL and Debt Repayment Levy
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,…
Budget Seminar 2020 EY Sri Lanka – FREE
Join EY’s 20th Post Budget Conference 2020 LIVE on Microsoft TEAMS. To receive the event invite send your joining instructions here: https://cvent.me/7kWk94 FREE ENTRANCE / REGISTRATION
Tax concessionary actions for the post COVID – 19 economic uplifting programme
The government has taken tax concessionary actions for the post COVID – 19 economic uplifting programme. Download Cabinet Decisions – 2020.06.24
Services from the Customer Information Update Unit via e-Services or e-Mails
Taking into account the prevailing situation in the country, the temporary arrangements have been made to provide certain services through e-Services/e-Mails/telephone by the Inland Revenue Department. Refer to below the paper notice for more details. Download Paper Notice No: PN/TPS/2020-3 | Dated: 08.10.2020
Five year Tax exemption on Agro industry
In order to promote the agricultural production in the country for exports and consumption purposes the government has decided to provide 5 year tax exemption to the agricultural based small and medium industry In addition the annual income tax rate on processing industries using local agricultural commodities to be reduced from 28% to 14%. Download…
Tax Summary of Budget 2024
1. Income Tax (Amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 1.1 Tax Payable by Withholding (a) A special tax return requirement will be introduced for the deduction of 2.5% withholding tax levied on the sale price of any gem sold at an auction conducted by the National Gems and Jewellery Authority. Exemption…
Tax Invoice in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Guide
A tax invoice is an essential document in the administration of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Sri Lanka. It serves as evidence of a taxable transaction between a VAT-registered supplier and customer. Understanding the key elements of a tax invoice and the regulations surrounding its issuance is crucial for compliance with Sri Lankan tax laws….
Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT)
As you are already informed by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) by its notice under the reference No. PN/IT/2020 – 03 (Revised) dated 08.04.2020 published in line with the instructions issued by the Ministry of Finance, subject to formal amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 (IRA), mandatory requirement under Section 83…
Gazette Notifications on Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017
Download – English Download – Sinhala The Government of Sri Lanka is permitted to issue International Sovereign Bonds in 2018 and to make any payments in relation to such issuance, for non-resident investors.