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Free Invoice Generator
Create professional invoices with automatic VAT calculation. Fill in your details, add line items, and download as a print-ready PDF.
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Explore Cloud Accounting Solutions тЖТProfessional Invoicing for Sri Lankan Businesses
Every registered business in Sri Lanka needs proper invoices for VAT compliance, income tax documentation, and professional client relationships. Whether you are a sole proprietor, freelancer, or PVT LTD company, accurate invoicing is essential for IRD compliance.
For businesses issuing more than a handful of invoices each month, automated cloud accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, or custom-built solutions can save hours of manual work while reducing billing errors.
Executive Q&A
Direct answers for founders and counsel
What are the mandatory requirements for a valid Tax Invoice in Sri Lanka?
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Under the Value Added Tax Act, a valid VAT Tax Invoice must clearly display the words 'Tax Invoice', the supplier's name, address, and VAT Registration Number (TIN), the customer's name and VAT number, invoice date, sequential invoice number, net value, 18% VAT amount shown separately, and total gross consideration.
Can an unregistered business charge 18% VAT on an invoice?
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No. It is illegal in Sri Lanka to charge or collect VAT on an invoice unless your business holds an active VAT registration certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
How long must businesses retain invoices and accounting records in Sri Lanka?
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Under Inland Revenue Department regulations, businesses must retain all invoices, receipts, bank statements, and accounting ledgers for a minimum of 5 years from the end of the relevant tax year.
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