Sudath Perera Associates’ tax offering has developed into a comprehensive practice advising both domestic and international corporates across compliance, structuring, and disputes. The team is known for guiding corporates through complex income tax, VAT, and customs issues, with increasing activity in cross-border taxation and the application of double taxation treaties. Sudath Perera oversees the group, while Manoj Bandara is particularly active in disputes, appearing regularly before the Inland Revenue Department, the Tax Appeals Commission, and the higher courts. The practice supports clients in sectors ranging from aviation and manufacturing, to FMCG and technology, handling both compliance and strategic structuring. Humaiza Thassim contributes to the gamut of compliance work.
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Key clients
- Qatar Airways
- The Ceylon Tobacco Company Plc
- Calcey Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Fonterra Brands Lanka
- Toyota Lanka Pvt Ltd
- Coats Thread Exports Pvt Ltd
- Nippon Paints
- Shangdong Rainbow Agrosciences Co. Ltd
- Sanofi Lanka Ltd
- Lemuria Pvt Ltd
Practice head
Sudath Perera
Other key lawyers
Manoj Bandara; Humaiza Thassim