Sri Lanka indirect-tax changes

Every confirmed VAT, GST and e-invoicing change we have recorded for Sri Lanka, newest first. Each one carries its official source and the date it takes effect.

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The record 8 changes

1 Jul 2026 Sri Lanka makes a new VAT tax invoice format binding from 1 July 2026 In force Compliance Action required Issue 15
1 Jul 2026 Sri Lanka — Digital services registration trigger Enacted Digital services Action required Summary only Issue 15
1 Jul 2026 Sri Lanka — Digital services VAT 18 percent In force Digital services Summary only Issue 12
1 Jul 2026 Sri Lanka — Financial services rate increase Enacted Rate change Summary only Issue 3
1 Jul 2026 Sri Lanka — Registration threshold reduction Enacted Threshold Summary only Issue 3
30 Jun 2026 Sri Lanka — Registration threshold unchanged Enacted Threshold FYI Summary only Issue 15
30 Jun 2026 Sri Lanka — Bill 65 instrument correction Enacted Update FYI Summary only Issue 15
Date TBC Sri Lanka — National einvoicing system Enacted Compliance Summary only Issue 4

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