The Sri Lanka Association of Air Express Companies (SLAAEC)
consists of all the leading Air Express Companies operating in Sri
Lanka and is the sole voice for the industry.
The SLAAEC
represents its members in all matters pertaining to the development
and improvement of the industry in order to provide a superior
service to its customers in Sri Lanka and the rest of the world.
A Zero rating is applied to the Air Express industry for door to door services. However, when a formal clearance for an individual consignment takes place, express companies are liable to pay VAT on the additional clearance charges.
Express Exports are exempt from this tax. However, express import services billed in Sri Lanka and customs clearance charges for detained consignments are liable to pay NBT.