VAT reference data for Sri Lanka
The country pack stores these date-filtered headline references. They are not a rate decision for a particular product, customer, place of supply or subdivision; check the evidence status and authority links.
- Stored standard reference
- 18%
Identifiers to check in Sri Lanka
- TIN
- The pack calls the tax identifier TIN. Add the relevant seller or buyer identifier when registration and transaction rules require it.
- Company register
- Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
Draft defaults for Sri Lanka
- Reference currency
- LKR
- Display number format
- 1,234.56 (comma for thousands, point for decimals)
- Display date format
- for example 2026-09-11
Invoice drafting checklist for Sri Lanka
These are practical prompts for preparing a draft, not a declaration that every field is legally mandatory in every Sri Lanka transaction. Buyer type, registration, value, supply and document type can change the required fields.
- Seller identity
- Check the legal or trading name, address and identifiers relevant to the seller.
- Buyer identity
- Check which buyer name, address and tax identifiers the transaction requires.
- Document reference
- Use an identifiable invoice number or other reference appropriate to the document type.
- Relevant dates
- Record the issue, supply and payment dates that apply to the transaction.
- Goods or services
- Describe each line and check whether quantity, unit, classification or supply location is needed.
- Tax treatment
- Record the applicable tax basis, rate, amount, exemption or reverse-charge note after verifying it.
- Amounts and currency
- Check line amounts, adjustments, net, tax and payable totals and identify the currency.
- Payment and delivery details
- Add the agreed payment instructions and confirm whether a structured format or delivery channel is required.
E-invoicing in Sri Lanka
This registry has no general structured e-invoicing record for Sri Lanka. That is not proof that no sector, government-buyer, reporting or customer-specific obligation applies.
Sri Lanka invoice questions
Which invoice details should I check in Sri Lanka?
Start with seller and buyer identities, document number and dates, line descriptions and amounts, tax treatment, totals, currency and payment details. Whether each field is legally required in Sri Lanka depends on the parties, supply, registration and document type.
What VAT rate should I use in Sri Lanka?
The stored Sri Lanka profile lists 18% as a reference standard VAT rate. It is not a transaction-level calculation; verify the evidence date, category, place of supply and any regional rules before using it.
How do I check e-invoicing in Sri Lanka?
No general e-invoicing record is stored for Sri Lanka. Check authority and buyer requirements because sector, government-procurement or reporting duties may still apply.