- Sri Lanka has introduced a new, mandatory format for tax invoices as part of its VAT reform, effective from April 1, 2026.
- This new format, detailed in Gazette Notification No. 2463/05, requires all registered persons to issue tax invoices adhering to updated technical specifications.
- The reform signifies a further step in Sri Lanka’s digital taxation strategy, with taxpayers now obligated to comply with these updated invoice standards.
Source Thomson Reuters
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