🇱🇰 Sri Lanka VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT for Sri Lanka: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 18%; special rates have their own conditions.
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VAT: 18% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
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Calculation Examples — 18%
| Net | VAT 18% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| LKR 100.00 | LKR 18.00 | LKR 118.00 |
| LKR 500.00 | LKR 90.00 | LKR 590.00 |
| LKR 1,000.00 | LKR 180.00 | LKR 1,180.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka ★ | 18% | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 10% | -8% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 15% | -3% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 9% | -9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | 18% | = |
Key facts
Good to know: VAT: 18% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
Official source
Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka — VAT
Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka — VAT
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
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