‘Relief package’ to strengthen tourism industry affected by Easter attacks

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…

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How to activate VAT Registration

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…

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Granted general duty waiver of Customs Import Duty on importation of Petrol and Diesel w.e.f. December 15, 2017

The Hon. Minister of Finance and Mass Media has granted approval, in terms of Section 19A of the Customs Ordinance as amended, to grant general duty waiver of Customs Import Duty on importation of Petrol and Diesel w.e.f. December 15, 2017. Customs Duty Waiver on Petrol and Diesel Effective from 2017.12.15 Source : www.customs.gov.lk

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