Transfer Duty (Amendment) Act – Special Economic Zone Exemption

On the 29th September 2022, Parliament passed the Transfer Duty (Amendment) Act No. 40 of 2022, which exempts holders of licenses under the Special Economic Zones Act from paying transfer duty for property acquired for the purpose of carrying on business in the economic zone approved in the license. The amendment shall come into effect on notice issued by the Minister of Finance published in the Government Gazette.