Srilanka, July 9 -- The Employees' Trust Fund Board (ETFB) has announced that all employers employing 15 or more employees will henceforth be required to submit Employees' Trust Fund (ETF) contributions and monthly returns exclusively through electronic means.



In accordance with the provisions published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2311/39 dated 22 December 2022, and in line with the Government's current Digital Economy Policy, this requirement will be strictly enforced commencing with ETF contributions relating to July 2026, which are payable on or before 31 August 2026, a statement said.



To facilitate this transition, electronic banking facilities have been made available through nine designated commercial banks. Employers wh...