How to get your Tax Identification Number in Sri Lanka (TIN)

What is a TIN number?

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka to register your business as a taxpayer. It is used to keep track of its taxpayers and optimise the process of tax compliance.

Let’s take a look at the steps you can take to obtain a TIN number for your business.

How to get a TIN number?

Here’s a step by step guide on how to obtain your Tax Identification Number in Sri Lanka:

The department has also urged the eligible persons to ensure to register as required, adding that the registration can be done by adhering to the steps outlined on its official website; http://www.ird.gov.lk/en/eservices/sitepages/registration.aspx?menuid=180101