Minister of State for Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that it has been decided to temporarily postpone the program of opening a tax number (TIN) for employees by going to each gove ment institution.

That is due to some practical problems and technical problems.

He also mentioned that the mandatory decision to provide a TIN by the 1st of next month when opening a current account, registering and renewing vehicles has been postponed until April.

However, the Minister of State for Finance further stated that it is mandatory to present the tax identification number when opening a current account, requesting approval for building plans, registering a vehicle, renewing a license and registering land ownership from April.
(colombotimes.lk)