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  1. The Asian Development Bank addresses the financial impacts resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
  2. The Asian Development Bank is providing financial support to countries, including Sri Lanka, amidst a crisis in the Middle East.
  3. The Sri Lankan government, with the support of the Asian Development Bank, has taken steps to strengthen the national financial sector and implement key programs.
  4. Sri Lanka's government must urgently redesign the incentive framework and lead the urgent tax incentive redesign.

Sri Lanka's Tax Incentives Must Adapt to OECD Pillar Two Rules

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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The OECD/G20 BEPS Pillar Two framework will replace traditional tax holiday policies in Sri Lanka. This framework, implemented through the Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules, requires multinational groups with consolidated revenue of at least EUR 750 million to maintain an effective tax rate of at least 15% in every jurisdiction where they operate. If the effective tax rate falls below 15%, a top-up tax is applied.

From ft.lk

Why it matters

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Sri Lanka previously used tax holidays and concessionary rates to attract foreign investment. The new framework means that if the country does not redesign its incentives, it risks surrendering revenue to other treasuries while potentially failing to attract large investors.

The Sri Lankan government must urgently redesign its incentive framework to address the changes brought by the international tax rules.

From ft.lk

Who's involved

  • Sri LankaThe nation whose tax incentive structure is being replaced by the BEPS Pillar Two framework.
  • governmentThe governing body responsible for adapting the country's regulatory and investment strategy.
  • finance ministryThe ministry responsible for government finances and economic policy in Sri Lanka.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • finance ministrySpeculative

    The finance ministry might face reduced revenue collection from tax holidays due to the Pillar Two rules.

  • governmentSpeculative

    The government could be forced to abandon tax holiday programs, impacting its foreign direct investment strategy.

  • World BankSpeculative

    The World Bank might see changes in Sri Lanka's economic profile if tax revenue is reduced.

  • International Monetary FundSpeculative

    The International Monetary Fund might see undermined fiscal reforms if tax revenue is lost.

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