- Implementation of 18% VAT on digital services by non-resident providers in Sri Lanka postponed to April 1, 2026.
- Postponement approved by Cabinet on September 3, 2025, pending parliamentary approval, due to practical concerns from service providers.
- VAT aims to equalize tax treatment for local and foreign providers and aligns Sri Lanka with global practices.
- Affected services include streaming, apps, e-books, films, internet, social media, e-commerce, FinTech, and electronic marketplaces.
- Foreign providers exceeding LKR 60 million annual turnover must register for VAT; compliance guidance to be issued; B2B supplies may use zero-rating reverse charge.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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