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VAT & GST Calculator
Sri Lanka

Add or remove VAT/GST from any amount.Sri Lanka VAT 18% · NZ GST 15% · AU GST 10%

Enter the pre-tax (net) amount — we'll calculate the tax and final price.

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Sri Lanka VAT Quick Reference

Effective from January 2024 under the VAT (Amendment) Act

CategoryRateExamples
Standard Rate18%Most goods & services, digital services, imports
Zero-Rated0%Exports, internationally traded services
ExemptExemptFinancial services, healthcare, education, residential rent
Withholding Tax (WHT)5%Services from non-VAT registered local suppliers

VAT registration threshold: LKR 60 million/year. Always verify with the Inland Revenue Department.

VAT in Sri Lanka — What You Need to Know

Sri Lanka's Value Added Tax (VAT) rate was increased to 18% in January 2024 under the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act. This is the standard rate applicable to most goods and services supplied in Sri Lanka, including imported goods and digital services provided by foreign companies.

When to Use This Calculator

  • Add VAT mode: You have a net (pre-tax) price and need the final amount the customer pays.
  • Remove VAT mode: You have a VAT-inclusive price and need to split out the net amount and the tax component — useful for accounting and invoicing.

VAT Registration in Sri Lanka

Businesses with taxable turnover exceeding LKR 60 million per year (or LKR 15 million per quarter) must register for VAT with the Inland Revenue Department. VAT-registered suppliers must issue VAT invoices, file monthly returns, and remit collected VAT within 30 days of the tax period end.

Multi-Country Support

This tool also supports New Zealand GST (15%), Australian GST (10%), UK VAT (20%), and a custom rate option — useful for Sri Lankan exporters, freelancers billing international clients, and businesses operating across multiple markets.

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