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COPF approves Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill, post consideration. According to a Parliament statement, in consideration of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill, it was stated that the amendment limits income tax exemptions for employees of new entrant authorized persons.  However, officials present stated that a 3-year transitional period for existing entities has been given.  This was discussed at length during a meeting of the Committee on Public Finance, chaired by MP Harsha de Silva, in Parliament yesterday (06 Jan). At the meeting, COPF members sought clarity on…

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