- VAT and Social Security Contribution Levy will be imposed on imported coconut oil and palm oil, replacing the Special Commodity Levy, effective April 2026.
- The VAT and Social Security Contribution Levy registration threshold will be reduced from LKR 60 million to LKR 36 million annual turnover from 1 April 2026.
- The capital allowance incentive threshold for SMEs will be reduced from USD 3 million to USD 250,000.
- CESS on imported fabric will be removed and VAT will be imposed instead, effective 1 April 2026.
- The Simplified VAT System (SVAT) will be abolished from 1 October 2025 and replaced with an approved refund process.
Source: regfollower.com
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