- Sri Lanka expanded VAT to include non-resident digital service providers.
- Changes were made through an amendment effective from 1 April 2025.
- Non-resident providers supplying services to Sri Lankan customers must pay VAT.
- The Commissioner-General can set procedures for registration, VAT collection, and return filing.
- Electronic platform refers to websites or apps delivering services to recipients.
- Fixed place is a location with permanence and resources for service supply or receipt.
- Non-resident person is someone supplying services in Sri Lanka without a fixed business place.
- The amendment aims to align with global practices for taxing cross-border digital services.
Source: fintua.com
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