- Sri Lankan Official Gazette published VAT (Amendment) Act, No. 16
- VAT rates and registration thresholds modified
- Standard VAT rate increased to 18% from 15% starting Jan. 1, 2024
- Registration thresholds reduced for taxable supplies of goods or services
- Thresholds changed to exceeding 60 million rupees in a 12-month period and exceeding 15 million rupees in a taxable period from Jan. 1, 2024
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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