Sri Lanka VAT Calculator: Add or Remove 18% VAT
Add or remove Sri Lanka's 18% VAT on a price and see the amount without VAT, the VAT and the total, with the VAT share of a price that includes it.
Some goods and services are exempt, and the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5% on turnover is a separate tax that is not included here.
What it does
Sri Lanka's value added tax (VAT) has been 18% since 1 January 2024. Registered businesses add it to their prices; to remove it from a price that includes VAT, divide by 1.18, which means VAT is about 15.25% of the final price.
How to use it
- Type the amount.
- Choose whether to add or remove VAT.
- Read the VAT and the prices with and without it.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much VAT is in Rs. 1,180?
Rs. 180: the price without VAT is Rs. 1,000.
Since when is VAT 18%?
Since 1 January 2024; it was 15% before.
Is SSCL included?
No. The 2.5% SSCL is charged on business turnover separately from VAT.
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