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IRD 2025/2026 Act
Taxation & Legal

Sri Lanka Personal Income Tax & APIT Slabs 2025/2026: The Complete Taxpayer Guide

Comprehensive legal analysis of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2025. Covers the Rs. 150,000 monthly tax-free relief, progressive slab math, EPF/ETF interaction, and practical salary case studies.

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Pricing Formula
Energy & Commodities

How Sri Lanka's Fuel Pricing Formula Works: From Singapore Platts to the Pump

Detailed economic breakdown of retail fuel pricing. Analysis of Singapore Platts benchmarks, ocean freight, customs import duties, dealer commissions, and CPC vs. Lanka IOC margins.

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Labor Law
Labor & Retirement

EPF & ETF in Sri Lanka: The Complete Employee and Employer Contribution Guide

Exhaustive guide to statutory social security in Sri Lanka. Explains the 23% monthly contribution formula (8% employee + 12% employer EPF + 3% ETF), Central Bank fund management, and withdrawal eligibility.

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