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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka uses the Inland Revenue Department Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) as the core tax identifier for individuals and entities. VAT, temporary VAT, SVAT and payment reference codes are tax-type or payment registrations built around the TIN and are not separate TINs.
TIN types
1 published format. Open a type to see examples, structure details, and official sources.
Sri Lankan Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Current
Individuals
Entities
Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka (IRD)
The core tax identifier assigned by the Inland Revenue Department to registered taxpayers and other persons required to furnish a TIN.
Details
Sri Lankan Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Current
Individuals
Entities
Inland Revenue Department of Sri Lanka (IRD)
The core tax identifier assigned by the Inland Revenue Department to registered taxpayers and other persons required to furnish a TIN.
Examples
123456789
Where to find it
On the TIN certificate and IRD tax correspondence, and in IRD e-services after taxpayer registration.
Common names
TIN
Taxpayer Identification Number
Structure
1-9
TIN
Nine-digit taxpayer identifier assigned by the Inland Revenue Department.
Official source
ird.gov.lk