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Tax you deducted from salaries (APIT), interest, and fees (AIT/WHT) in October 2026 must reach IRD on or before 15 November 2026.
The Registrar of Companies has issued a final warning. Companies that have not reported who really owns and controls them can be fined up to Rs. 1 million, jailed for up to 10 years, or both.
A TRC proves to another country that you are a Sri Lankan tax resident. IRD has published the ways to apply.
If you pay income tax in quarterly instalments, pay the 2nd instalment for 2026/27 by 15 November 2026.
If you are registered for income tax, file your 2025/26 return on or before 30 November 2026.
Businesses registered for VAT and SSCL must make their September 2026 payments and VAT return by the dates in the IRD notice.
You can check your TIN on IRD e-Services. A printout showing your NIC and TIN may be accepted instead of the certificate.
The final income tax payment for 2025/26 was due on 30 September 2026. If you missed it, pay as soon as possible.
Since 1 November 2026, you must show your TIN certificate (or an online verification printout) for these 8 common services.
