IRD Notice on Implementation of Amendments to Social Security Contribution Levy

This is an IRD Notice about amendments to the Social Security Contribution Levy Act. It discusses new exemptions and an amendment to an existing exemption. New exemptions include motor vehicles liable to Excise Duty, equipment used by differently abled persons, importation of rough unprocessed gem stones, articles sold at duty free shops, and rice manufactured…

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Budget 2026

Budget 2026 – Key Revenue Proposals and What They Mean for You

The 2026 Budget introduces a series of revenue proposals aimed at broadening the tax base, creating a level playing field between local and imported products, and modernising Sri Lanka’s tax administration. This article summarises the main tax-related proposals and explains their practical impact on businesses and taxpayers. 1. VAT & SSCL on Imported Coconut Oil…

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