- SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva advocates for fair taxation for software and digital services
- IRD acknowledges the importance of applying VAT based on where services are consumed
- IRD directed to formulate a plan within a week to create a level-playing field for all players
- MP Dr. Harsha de Silva champions fairness for local software companies against foreign counterparts
- Breakthrough achieved in discussions on VAT for software and digital service providers at the Committee on Public Finance
Source: ft.lk
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