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Sri Lanka tax residency threshold: 183 days in a calendar year. Under 183 days = Sri Lanka does not tax your foreign income. Over 183 days = Sri Lanka may tax world-wide income (but tax treaties with your home country usually prevent double taxation).
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Niroshan V.•2670 rep•139
For nomads: track calendar days precisely. 183 rule may trigger implications in your home country too. Consider: DNV holders have specific tax carve-outs for remote work. Consult specialist (KPMG Sri Lanka, PwC) for stays >183 days. Extending simple ETA visa unlikely to trigger tax.
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