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Sri Lankaโ€™s Vehicle Tax Bonanza Masks Deeper Economic Distortions

Source: Lanka News
Category: Politics
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: September 13, 2026 at 06:52

๐Ÿ“ Summary

Sri Lankaโ€™s vehicle import industry is generating substantial government revenue through heavy taxation, but the apparent fiscal success raises a more difficult question: is the country maximising revenue while weakening the very market needed to attract investment, create employment and develop a competitive automotive industry? The warning from the Ceylon Motor Tradersโ€™ Association (CMTA) suggests [โ€ฆ] The post Sri Lankaโ€™s Vehicle Tax Bonanza Masks Deeper Economic Distortions appeared first on Lankanews.lk .

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