- Sri Lanka enacts VAT on remotely supplied services for domestic taxpayers
- 18 percent VAT effective from October 1, 2025
- Services include cloud computing, SaaS, e-commerce, digital marketing, cybersecurity, IT support, streaming, FinTech, website subscriptions, hotel reservations, and ticket bookings
- VAT applies to e-commerce, social media, on-demand, content-sharing, cloud collaboration, online marketplaces, gaming, and blockchain platforms
- Legislation outlines VAT registration, calculation, obligations for non-resident taxpayers, return filing, record-keeping, and penalties for non-compliance
Source: answerconnect.cch.com
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