🇱🇰 Sri Lanka · Taxes
Taxes in Sri Lanka
Who becomes a tax resident of Sri Lanka and what rates they pay: personal income tax, corporate income tax, VAT and tax on rental income.
Sri Lanka sets tax residency by several criteria at once, not only by the number of days spent in the country. Your resident status decides which tax rates you pay.
Who counts as a tax resident
An individual is treated as a tax resident of Sri Lanka if at least one of the following applies:
- they permanently reside in Sri Lanka;
- they are present in the country for 183 days or more during any 12-month period;
- they are an employee or an official of the state;
- they work on a Sri Lankan ship under the merchant shipping law.
Main rates
Residents and companies in Sri Lanka pay personal income tax at 18%, corporate income tax at 28% and VAT at 11%. Income from renting out property is taxed separately, at 20%.
The exact tax burden depends on your status and your sources of income. We will go through your situation on a free consultation.
What to know about taxes in Sri Lanka
Residency is not only about days
Resident status is set by four different criteria, not just the 183-day rule - it is worth checking each one.
A separate rate on rent
Income from renting out property is taxed separately at 20%, above the basic personal income tax rate.
The same rules for business
Companies pay 28% corporate income tax and 11% VAT - the rates apply regardless of the industry.
FAQ
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What is the personal income tax rate?
How much does a business pay?
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