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Taxation

Sri Lanka defers mandatory TIN certificate requirement to April 2027 amid high demand

In light of the administrative bottleneck that followed, the government has decided to push back the deadline.

November 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka extends 50% surcharge on vehicles import tax until Dec 31

The move was first implemented to preserve dollars and reduce pressure on the rupee currency

August 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka launches tax campaign to shift public attitudes

"Objective of this program is to transform the negative attitude among the public regarding taxation into a positive one

June 30, 2026 2 min read

Transfer Pricing: Two Sides of Same Coin

June 12, 2026 7 min read
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