Tax Registration in Sri Lanka
Registration with the Inland Revenue Department for a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and, where thresholds are met, for VAT and the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL). VAT and SSCL registration is required where taxable supplies / liable turnover exceed Rs 15 million in a quarter or Rs 60 million over 12 months (from 01.01.2024); the standard VAT rate is 18% and SSCL is 2.5% of liable turnover. There is no government fee to register.
What we will need from you
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Certificate of incorporation / business registration
Business activity, expected turnover and banking details
Director / authorised-signatory and NIC or passport details
Cost breakdown
Our fee and the government’s are always separate lines. Government fees are passed through at exactly what the authority charges — we add nothing to them.
| Tax registration feeNo government fee to obtain a TIN or to register for VAT/SSCL with the IRD. | No statutory feeRead at source on 2026-09-10 |
| Comriq professional fee | Fixed fee within 1 business day |
How it runs
You will see these exact stages update in your client portal as we progress.
TIN Issued
Taxpayer Identification Number issued by the IRD.
VAT / SSCL Registered
VAT and SSCL registration completed where the Rs 15m/quarter or Rs 60m/year threshold is met.
Ready to start?
This one is priced to your situation — most of what we do needs a local filing agent, so we scope it rather than guess. Tell us the specifics and we come back with a fixed quote and a confirmed timeline, within one business day.
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Verified September 2026
Requirements and statutory fees are set by Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and change without notice. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Your engagement letter and quote are the binding documents.