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Sri Lanka
Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill gets COPF nod
The Committee on Public Finance has approved the Bill to establish the Gambling Regulatory Authority, paving the way for an independent body to...
Sri Lanka
BYD vehicle dispute risks diplomatic strain between China and Sri Lanka
The detention of a consignment of electric vehicles from Chinese automaker BYD at the Hambantota Port risks triggering a diplomatic dispute between Sri...
Sri Lanka
Beedi tax hike triggers decline in license renewals and revenue, COPF told
A recent hike in the tobacco tax on beedi products has led to a sharp decline in license renewals and revenue collection, the...
Business
CoPF approves tea license fee to fund industry development
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) approved the Regulations under the Tea (Tax and control of export) Act, No. 16 of 1959. This...
Sri Lanka
CoPF flags revenue losses in vehicle import tax collection
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has expressed concern over potential losses to state revenue due to inconsistencies in the taxation of imported...
