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VAT calculator Sri Lanka

Enter a price and choose whether it already includes VAT. You get the price before VAT, the VAT and the total.

The calculator uses the standard rate, in force since January 1, 2024.

How it's calculated

To add VAT, multiply the price by 18% and add the result.
To take VAT out, divide the price by one plus the rate. The difference is the VAT.

An example

A price of Rs. 10,000 before VAT becomes Rs. 11,800 with VAT. A receipt of Rs. 11,800 hides Rs. 1,800 of VAT.

Frequently asked questions

When does a business have to register for VAT?

When its taxable supplies exceed Rs. 15,000,000 in a quarter or Rs. 60,000,000 in 12 months. Importers and exporters of goods for commercial purposes must register whatever their turnover.

Is any supply taxed at zero?

Yes. Exports of goods and services are zero rated.

Is SSCL included in VAT?

No. The Social Security Contribution Levy is a separate charge of 2.5% on part or all of a business's turnover. Our SSCL calculator works it out.

Key terms

VAT: Value Added Tax, charged on supplies of goods and services and on imports.
Zero rated: A supply that is taxable but at 0%.

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Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on October 26, 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

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