Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Changes to Tax for Strategic Projects

Oct. 22, 2025, 9:02 AM UTC

Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers approves the draft of changes that incorporates tax concessions to the Strategic Development Projects Act based on a review of peer countries, spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.

  • An independent evaluation mechanism to monitor approved projects will be set up as part of the changes, Jayatissa told reporters Wednesday
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  • Cabinet also approved ratification of the UN Convention against Cyber Crimes: Jayatissa

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