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Exemption on Interest Income from Foreign Currency Accounts
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No WHT on Interest Income from Foreign Currency Accounts

Lanka Tax Club6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

Department of Inland Revenue has informed the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association to exempt the interest income from foreign currency accounts with effect from 01.01.2020 as instructed by the Ministry of Finance and subject to formal amendment to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017. Download the Letter issued by the Department of Inland Revenue

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  • Major Tax Overhaul for the Textile Sector: Fabric Imports Now Subject to 18% VAT
  • Navigating the 2026 Tax Landscape: Quick-Reference Guide to the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill
  • New SSCL Amendments: Key Changes from Act No. 24 of 2025
  • New Year, New Levies: Casino Entrance Fee Doubled and Betting Taxes Hiked for 2026
  • UPDATE: Implementation of New Standardized Tax Invoice Format Postponed to April 2026