FAQ

FAQ

 As to how this Department differs from the Inland Revenue Department?

The collection of revenue of the central government is done by the Inland Revenue Department while the collection of revenue of the provincial council is done by the Provincial Revenue Department.

 Collected Taxes and Duties
Inland Revenue
Provincial Revenue
Stamp Duty – Land
Mineral Tax
Drugs & Chemicals Tax
Economic Service Charge
Lottery Tax
Batting & Gamming Levy
Prize Competition Tax
Stamp Duty  Leasing, Insurance
Batting Tax
Charges under the fauna and Flora Ordinance

Business enterprises that should pay Mineral Tax, rate of tax, additional tax and penalties

When a manufactured of mineral  within the North Central Province, a mineral tax at the rate of 0.5% is collected on the gross value of the item.

By inspecting the business enterprises and by auditing the tax files an additional tax and penalties will be imposed on the gross turnover which had not been declared by the taxpayer.

10% penalty for non payment of mineral tax on the due date. Thereafter, 2% of penalty will be added for ensuing month. (Maximum penalty is 50% of the tax)

Business enterprises that should pay Drugs & Chemical Tax, rate of tax, Â additional tax and penalties

When a Drugs or a Chemical is sold within the North Central Province, a Drugs & Chemical tax at the rate of 25% is collected on the Annual value of the business place.

By inspecting the business enterprises and by auditing the tax files an additional tax and penalties will be imposed on the gross turnover which had not been declared by the taxpayer.

10% penalty for non payment of Drugs & Chemicals tax on the due date. Thereafter, 2% of penalty will be added for ensuing month. (Maximum penalty is 50% of the tax)

Prescription of stamps fees and penalties

Regarding the instruments of deeds prepared for transfer of immovable properties within the North Central Province action is taken to recover the stamp fees on the open market value of the properties on the day of certification of such instruments. Accordingly, for a transfer of properties Stamp Fees of 3% for every first Rs. 100,000/= of the market value and 4% or the balance amount will be charged. For a deed of gift stamp fees of 3%for the first Rs: 50,000/= of the market value and 2% for the balance amount will be charged

When imposing additional stamp fees, payment of a penalty fee of three times of the normal stamp fees together with the normal stamp fees or the amount required for the completion of the fees can be imposed.

Places to obtain provincial revenue stamps.

Peoples Bank all Branches.