Sri Lanka to Increase VAT to 18% in 2024 to Achieve Tax Revenue Targets

• Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved an increase in the value added tax (VAT) to 18% starting from January 1, 2024.
• The VAT will be imposed on certain goods and services that were previously exempt from the tax.
• The increase in VAT is part of the government’s efforts to enhance tax revenue and achieve loan sustainability.
• Despite an increase in tax revenue in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the previous year, the targets set by the International Monetary Fund have not been met.
• The new tax proposals aim to help achieve the tax revenue and primary balance targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund.

Source: newsfirst.lk

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