Customs changes on Budget 2021 are as follows; 2021 Budget Import Cess Letter 2021 Budget Import Cess Annexure Order under Section 14 of Sri Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979 Revenue Protection Order No.08.2020 published under Revenue Protection Act No. 19 of 1962 Special Commodity Levy Act No. 48 of 2007
National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) has published a notice on Crop Insurance levy for the Quarter ended 31 March 2020. Due to the current situation of the Country (COVID-19), NITF has requested to make payment online (fund transfer) and send the duly filled Return via email (Refer the attached notice for more details). Download the Notice…
NEW INLAND REVENUE ACT – UNDER BILL STAGE Imposition of Income Tax for any year of assessment commencing on or after April 1, 2017. New Inland Revenue Act (Bill) – English New Inland Revenue Act (Bill) – Sinhala Issued on 19.06.2017
How to get a TIN Certificate Online: IRD Link to register as a Taxpayer and obtain your TIN By Visit or Post: This form (Name A below) is to be submitted along with supporting documents to the Primary Registration Unit at the IRD head office or any of the Metro Branches or Regional Offices. If…
VAT Return for the month of February 2020 (Monthly VAT Return) is due on March 31, 2020. Due to the prevailing situation of the country, VAT Returns for the above period can be submitted under the following two methods: Taxpayers who do have access to e-Services (RAMIS), can submit the VAT return via e-Service –…
Department of Inland Revenue has published a list of VAT Registration deactivated persons (w.e.f. 20.01.2021). Download: List of VAT Registration deactivated persons
The government has issued an amendment to the Value Added Tax Act No 14 of 2002. The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act was passed in Parliament on 4 May 2021 and certified on 13 May 2021 by the Hon. Speaker. Download Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act No. 9 of 2021 – English | Sinhala EY Tax Alert | A Bill to…
Department of Inland Revenue has published a notice on Debit Repayment Levy (DRL) under following headings; Imposition of DRL Monthly Payments & Submission of Value Addition Statement Submission of Return Download IRD Notice on Debit Repayment Levy (DRL) Monthly Value Addition Statement of Debt Repayment Levy
The Department of Inland Revenue has issued a critical update regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) administration. Per Gazette Extraordinary No. 2463/05, dated November 17, 2025, the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (CGIR) has specified a mandatory format and specification for Tax Invoices. Subsequently, the Department of Inland Revenue has officially announced a postponement of the…
This set of guides, which explains very briefly the main provisions of the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 (the Act) which provide the Department’s view point of the legal provisions and guidance to the general public and the taxpayers. It is intended to issue a Manual of Income tax providing comprehensive information and…
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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,…
Department of Inland Revenue has published a Sample Format of Individual Income Tax Loss Adjustment Sheet – 2018/2019. Download – Sample Format of Individual Income Tax Loss Adjustment Sheet – 2018/2019