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07 Nov 2025
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Building a Strong Economy Together

Shaping the Nation’s Economic Pathway

Sri Lanka Budget Analysis 2026

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Welcome to the Deloitte Sri Lanka 2026 Budget Portal.

Under the theme “Building a Strong Economy Together”, Deloitte thought leaders and industry experts analysed the 2026 Budget and its implications for Sri Lanka’s economy. This platform brings together their insights on fiscal priorities, tax reforms, and policy measures shaping the country’s business and investment landscape.

Explore Deloitte’s perspectives on the government’s fiscal direction, sector specific developments, and economic signals influencing growth, resilience, and long-term stability.

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Charmaine Tillekeratne

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Our thinking

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Service

European VAT Refund Guide 2020

Businesses operating in countries in which they are not established or VAT-registered (i.e. non-resident businesses) can incur significant amounts of VAT on expenses paid in those countries. In principle, non-resident businesses should be able to recover some or all of the VAT incurred, thereby reducing their costs.
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