HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, recently entered into a strategic partnership with H. T. Peiris Company to provide comprehensive tax advisory services to its SME and Business Banking customers.
The MoU was signed at HNB Towers, marking a significant milestone in enhancing value-added services for the bank’s business clients and setting the standard nationwide for tax advisory services offered.
“This strategic alliance with H. T. Peiris Company represents our commitment to providing comprehensive financial solutions to our business clients. By combining our banking expertise with H. T. Peiris’s deep knowledge in tax advisory services, we’re creating a robust support system for our SME and Business Banking customers. This partnership will enable our clients to navigate tax-related challenges more effectively while optimizing their business operations,” said HNB Senior Manager – Business Banking, Jude Pillai.
The partnership will facilitate specialized workshops across HNB’s regional network, ensuring businesses across the country can access expert tax advisory services. To ensure seamless coordination and delivery of services, both organizations will appoint dedicated Single Points of Contact (SPOC) in each region.
“As a firm with over seven decades of experience in providing professional services to Sri Lankan businesses, we are excited to partner with HNB in this innovative initiative. This collaboration allows us to extend our expertise to a broader spectrum of businesses, contributing to their growth and compliance capabilities. Our partnership with HNB represents a significant step forward in enhancing the business advisory landscape in Sri Lanka,” said H. T. Peiris Company H. T. Peiris & Company Managing Partner, Amal Wimalasiri.
Under this partnership, H. T. Peiris will conduct specialized tax consultation workshops across HNB’s nine regions, providing vital knowledge and support to the bank’s business customers at no additional cost. The collaboration leverages H. T. Peiris Company’s 75-year legacy in accounting, auditing, and financial consultancy to strengthen HNB’s service offerings.
