Import ban lifted on all items, except vehicles
2023-10-09
The government has decided to lift all import restrictions, except those imposed on vehicles, State Minister of Finance, Ranjith SiyambalapitiyaContinue Reading
Inflation, exchange rate & foreign reserves : Update from Minister
2023-09-22
Inflation in Sri Lanka has significantly decreased to 62.1% over the past year, thanks to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s robust economicContinue Reading
Two exemptions announced to Social Security Tax
2023-09-06
The government has announced a few exemptions from the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL). The exemptions include domestic rice productionContinue Reading
Govt. grants approval to import 6900 vehicles despite import ban
2023-09-01
The government granted approval for the importation of 6900 vehicles used for special purposes despite the current ban on theContinue Reading
Wheat flour import permit system suspended
2023-08-30
The permit system for the import of wheat flour has been suspended, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced today. Continue Reading
Allowing certain vehicle imports : New update
2023-08-22
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says he will intervene to resolve issues pertaining to the issuance of Letters ofContinue Reading
Import tax on maize revised
2023-08-18
The import tax imposed on maize has been revised, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Friday (Aug. 18).Continue Reading
Vehicle import ban : State Minister gives explanation
2023-08-15
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance has permitted certain heavy vehicles that were imported during the period of import restrictions andContinue Reading
Gazette issued relaxing import restrictions on several types of vehicles
2023-08-15
A Gazette notification has been issued relaxing restrictions on importing certain vehicles utilized for public transportation. As per the Gazette,Continue Reading
Vehicle import restriction : Update from State Minister
2023-08-13
The Government has decided to relax import restrictions imposed on certain vehicles used for public transportation. State Minister of FinanceContinue Reading
Seizure of lease defaulted vehicles : Update from State Minister
2023-08-11
Banks and financial institutions can only seize lease defaulted vehicles if there is no resistance from the vehicle owner, StateContinue Reading
Import restrictions on 300 more items to be lifted
2023-08-04
Import restrictions on another 300 items will be relaxed soon, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced today. The StateContinue Reading
Import restrictions on 328 items lifted from tonight
2023-07-20
The Government has decided to lift the import restrictions on another 328 items. State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya statedContinue Reading
Import restrictions on 300 more items to be relaxed
2023-07-12
The government will take measures to ease the import restrictions imposed on 300 more essential items, State Minister of FinanceContinue Reading
What’s happening to the Dollar rate? Minister explains (Video)
2023-06-15
The Sri Lanka Rupee has begun depreciating against the US Dollar due to the relaxing of import restrictions, State MinisterContinue Reading
Importing vehicles : Govt mulls new rule
2023-06-09
One in five Sri Lankans has reportedly imported a vehicle within the last five years, State Minister of Finance RanjithContinue Reading
Income Tax : Update from Minister
2023-06-09
Individuals required to register new income tax accounts as per a recent Gazette notification will not be questioned on theirContinue Reading
Income Tax registration : Update from State Minister
2023-06-02
The requirement for individuals aged 18 years to register with the Department of Inland Revenue does not mean they willContinue Reading