- Sri Lanka published an order on VAT for nonresident service supplies through electronic platforms.
- VAT is imposed at an 18 percent rate starting October 1.
- Examples of taxable digital services are listed.
- Nonresident suppliers must obtain a TIN and register for VAT if service value exceeds 60 million rupees in 12 months or 15 million rupees in 3 months.
- Nonresident suppliers must issue VAT invoices.
- A five-year recordkeeping obligation is set, with electronic VAT return filing required.
- Penalties for noncompliance and registration cancellation procedures are specified.
- The order is effective from October 1.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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