Sri Lanka Updates — May 2026

Administrative News1 article

Sri Lanka Approves New VAT Invoice Format from July 2026

Sri Lanka has approved a new, more detailed VAT invoice format requiring additional mandatory fields including strict invoice numbering, telephone numbers, and payment methods.

Compliance Update1 article

Sri Lanka·May 9

Sri Lanka Launches National E-Invoicing System for VAT with Phased Rollout Through 2026

Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department begins rolling out a national e-invoicing system for VAT under the 2026 Budget, targeting export-oriented businesses first before expanding to all VAT-registered persons.

Administrative News1

Sri Lanka·May 9

Sri Lanka Approves New VAT Invoice Format from July 2026

Sri Lanka has approved a new, more detailed VAT invoice format requiring additional mandatory fields including strict invoice numbering, telephone numbers, and payment methods.

Compliance Update1

Sri Lanka·May 9

Sri Lanka Launches National E-Invoicing System for VAT with Phased Rollout Through 2026

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