The Sales Tax Rate in Sri Lanka stands at 18 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Sri Lanka averaged 13.14 percent from 2006 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 18.00 percent in 2024 and a record low of 8.00 percent in 2019. source: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Corporate Tax Rate	30.00	30.00	percent	Dec 2026
Personal Income Tax Rate	18.00	18.00	percent	Dec 2025
Sales Tax Rate	18.00	18.00	percent	Dec 2026
Social Security Rate	20.00	20.00	percent	Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Companies	12.00	12.00	percent	Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Employees	8.00	8.00	percent	Dec 2025

Sri Lanka Sales Tax Rate

In Sri Lanka, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Sri Lanka.