- Sri Lanka will implement a new standardised VAT invoice format starting 1 April 2026.
- All VAT-registered businesses must use the specified template, including required data fields like TINs and serial numbers.
- Businesses must keep original and duplicate invoice records for at least five years.
- The implementation date was postponed from January to April 2026 to give businesses more preparation time.
- Official guidelines and a visual template are provided in Gazette Notification No. 2463/05.
Source: regfollower.com
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